WC2R 0DT is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from The Strand in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WC2R 0DT offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 80% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (1272 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for WC2R 0DT are sourced from Output Area E00190454 (shared with 277 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC2R 0DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2R 0DT.
198
33
£ 68,500 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2R 0DT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
80% of homes in WC2R 0DT are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC2R 0DT. The average age is 33.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC2R 0DT are high at 1272 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Soho Parish CofE Primary School
London Nautical School
Oasis Academy Johanna
Evelina Hospital School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
211 nearby- Ap Food Express0.3 km
- Godiva0.3 km
- Oliver Bonas0.3 km
- Whittard Of Chelsea Plc0.2 km
- Boots The Chemist0.3 km
- + 206 more
Pub, NightClub
71 nearby- Lady Of The Grapes0.1 km
- Crown & Anchor0.5 km
- All Bar One0.9 km
- Bloomsbury Tavern0.8 km
- Simmons Bar0.8 km
- + 66 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1000 nearby- Aji Bakery0.8 km
- Great British Fish And Chip Restaurant0.8 km
- Hayward Gallery Cafe0.4 km
- Izakaya Hannah0.8 km
- Riverside Terrace Cafe0.6 km
- + 995 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- TESCO0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
130 nearby- Jimmy Garcia Catering (Skate)0.3 km
- BEIRUT GARDEN0.8 km
- Bibimbab Cafe1.0 km
- H.I.S. EUROPE LTD0.8 km
- Yum Bun0.5 km
- + 125 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
43 nearby- Sea containers london1.0 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT0.7 km
- Hoxton Hotel including Hubbard and Bell0.8 km
- L'oscar London0.9 km
- St Martin'S Lane Hotel0.4 km
- + 38 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.2 km
- London Waterloo (East)1.1 km
- London Waterloo1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Savoy Pier0.2 km
- Savoy Pier0.2 km
- Embankment Pier0.3 km
- Embankment Pier0.3 km
- Embankment Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2R0DT · Data under Open Government Licence