WC2R 0PT is an up-and-coming urban area located 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 0PT is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 (1301 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for WC2R 0PT are sourced from Output Area E00023933 (shared with 150 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC2R 0PT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2R 0PT.
243
47
£ 68,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2R 0PT 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
WC2R 0PT has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 0PT. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC2R 0PT are high at 1301 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
Pub, NightClub
68 nearby- All Bar One0.9 km
- Bloomsbury Tavern0.8 km
- All Bar One0.8 km
- Flight Club Darts LTD0.8 km
- New Ambassadors Theatre0.5 km
- + 63 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1040 nearby- Amarcord Museum0.9 km
- BARN JU0.9 km
- Blank Street0.8 km
- Blank Street Coffee0.8 km
- Break Point0.8 km
- + 1035 more
Takeaway Shop
121 nearby- Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.9 km
- Pick and Cheese0.5 km
- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- SUKOSHI0.5 km
- Vyta0.2 km
- + 116 more
Retailers - Other
213 nearby- Bury Food And Wine Store1.0 km
- Coco Fresh Tea and Juice1.0 km
- Ole & Steen0.5 km
- Boots the Chemist Ltd1.0 km
- Fabrique0.9 km
- + 208 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
44 nearby- The Bloomsbury Hotel0.9 km
- Dean St Town House0.8 km
- Henson'S Bar And Social0.8 km
- Citadines Holborn Apart' Hotel0.7 km
- Morgan Hotel1.0 km
- + 39 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- TESCO0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 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
- Savoy Pier0.3 km
- Charing Cross Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2R0PT · Data under Open Government Licence