WC2R 0LR is an up-and-coming urban area on Southampton Street, 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 0LR offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 (1012 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 0LR are sourced from Output Area E00190454 (shared with 277 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHAMPTON STREET, WC2R 0LR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHAMPTON STREET, WC2R 0LR.
198
33
£ 68,500 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2R 0LR 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
WC2R 0LR is a high-turnover rental hub — with 80% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. 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 0LR. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC2R 0LR are high at 1012 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
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Oasis Academy Johanna
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1016 nearby- The Toucan1.0 km
- GERMAN DONER KEBAB0.8 km
- Honest Burgers0.6 km
- Planet of the Grapes0.9 km
- Shoryu0.5 km
- + 1011 more
Retailers - Other
208 nearby- Oxfam0.5 km
- Fabrique0.8 km
- SUSHI DAILY0.8 km
- M L Whitehorn0.7 km
- Boots The Chemist0.9 km
- + 203 more
Pub, NightClub
76 nearby- Philomena’s0.5 km
- Sway Bar0.5 km
- The Beau Brummell0.8 km
- The Seven Stars0.7 km
- Editors Tap0.9 km
- + 71 more
Takeaway Shop
131 nearby- Whipped London0.5 km
- Lebaneats1.0 km
- Leon0.8 km
- Guido's0.8 km
- Dilieto1.0 km
- + 126 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Amazon Fresh1.0 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
47 nearby- MIDDLE EIGHT0.6 km
- Apex Temple Court Hotel0.9 km
- Hoxton Hotel including Hubbard and Bell0.7 km
- L'oscar London0.8 km
- NYX Hotel London Holborn1.0 km
- + 42 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.3 km
- London Waterloo (East)1.2 km
- London Waterloo1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Savoy Pier0.2 km
- Savoy Pier0.3 km
- Covent Garden Underground Station0.3 km
- Covent Garden Underground Station0.3 km
- Covent Garden Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2R0LR · Data under Open Government Licence