WC2R 0PS is an up-and-coming urban area on Strand, 0.2km 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 0PS is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (1256 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC2R 0PS are sourced from Output Area E00023933 (shared with 150 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STRAND, WC2R 0PS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STRAND, WC2R 0PS.
243
47
£ 68,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2R 0PS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 40% social renting, WC2R 0PS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC2R 0PS. The average age is 46.9. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC2R 0PS are high at 1256 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and other theft. 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
214 nearby- Choice of CBD Ltd0.6 km
- PREMA VEGGIE SHACK0.5 km
- Tario Express Food & Wine0.6 km
- Venchi0.3 km
- Boots The Chemist0.4 km
- + 209 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
44 nearby- Travelodge0.6 km
- Me Hotel0.4 km
- St Giles Hotel1.0 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT0.7 km
- Hoxton Hotel including Hubbard and Bell0.8 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
67 nearby- Club Soda Tasting Rooms0.5 km
- Dalla Terra Wine Bar0.4 km
- The Arts Theatre0.4 km
- All Bar One0.9 km
- Bloomsbury Tavern0.8 km
- + 62 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1048 nearby- CAVO RESTAURANT0.7 km
- Compagnie Des Vins Surnaturel0.6 km
- Drury 188-189 @ International House0.7 km
- Fields Bar & Kitchen0.7 km
- Homeslice0.6 km
- + 1043 more
Takeaway Shop
118 nearby- ZIZI FACTORY LTD0.6 km
- Floozie Stuffed Cookies0.2 km
- Hola Guacamole1.0 km
- Limin South Bank1.0 km
- Sip Up - 24/7 Alcohol Delivery0.7 km
- + 113 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- The Co Operative Group0.3 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.2 km
- London Waterloo (East)1.2 km
- London Waterloo1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.2 km
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.2 km
- London Charing Cross Rail Station0.2 km
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.2 km
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2R0PS · Data under Open Government Licence