Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

WC2R 0DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2R 0DU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

245

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WC2R 0DU 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.

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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WC2R 0DU spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WC2R 0DU 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.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WC2R 0DU is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.

Safety: Crime rates are high (1097 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WC2R 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00023931 (shared with 212 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC2R 0DU. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.0%
Asian / British Asian14.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed18.2%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near WC2R 0DU are high at 1097 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.

Other theft1261
Theft from the person1181
Violence and sexual offences832
Anti-social behaviour666
Shoplifting569

school Local Schools

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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.4 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.7 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.9 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils1.0 km
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Oasis Academy Johanna

Good213 pupils1.3 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.4 km
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Evelina Hospital School

Outstanding96 pupils1.4 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

75 nearby
  • All Bar One0.9 km
  • Bloomsbury Tavern0.8 km
  • Tequila Mockingbird0.3 km
  • The Casino At The Empire0.6 km
  • Crown & Anchor0.5 km
  • + 70 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1007 nearby
  • Amarcord Museum0.9 km
  • BARN JU0.8 km
  • Blank Street0.8 km
  • Blank Street Coffee0.8 km
  • Break Point0.8 km
  • + 1002 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

131 nearby
  • Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.8 km
  • Burrito Kitchen0.3 km
  • Jamaica Patty Co0.4 km
  • EATOPIA KOREAN TAKEAWAY1.0 km
  • UZUMAKI1.0 km
  • + 126 more
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Retailers - Other

210 nearby
  • Everwell0.4 km
  • Whipped London0.3 km
  • Cineworld0.6 km
  • Centre Point Food Store0.8 km
  • Coffee & Gift0.9 km
  • + 205 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • TESCO0.5 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

45 nearby
  • The Londoner Hotel0.6 km
  • The Bloomsbury Hotel0.9 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.6 km
  • Hoxton Hotel including Hubbard and Bell0.8 km
  • L'oscar London0.9 km
  • + 40 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
  • Charing Cross Underground Station0.3 km
  • Charing Cross Underground Station0.3 km