WC2R 1EA is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Temple, Middle 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 1EA offers 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. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.
Safety: Crime rates are high (496 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 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00190459 (shared with 228 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC2R 1EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC2R 1EA.
225
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£ 68,500 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC2R 1EA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines WC2R 1EA — 46% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC2R 1EA. The average age is 32.9. 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: 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 1EA are high at 496 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
London Nautical School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Oasis Academy Johanna
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
107 nearby- Patch Bar0.9 km
- The Rising Sun1.0 km
- Ye Olde London1.0 km
- Crown & Anchor0.7 km
- Scottish Malt Whisky Society1.0 km
- + 102 more
Restaurant, Cafe
844 nearby- Fleets1.0 km
- Grace1.0 km
- Krua By Nathong0.9 km
- Abeno Okonomi-yaki0.9 km
- Bubbleology0.9 km
- + 839 more
Takeaway Shop
205 nearby- Chao!now1.0 km
- Falafel House0.9 km
- Pret A Manger1.0 km
- BEIRUT GARDEN0.9 km
- Bibimbab Cafe1.0 km
- + 200 more
Retailers - Other
209 nearby- Bonraw Foods Ltd0.7 km
- ARIA GOLDEN GRILL1.0 km
- RICO BURRITO1.0 km
- Ap Food Express0.8 km
- Godiva0.6 km
- + 204 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- TESCO0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- TESCO0.7 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
30 nearby- Sea containers london0.7 km
- The Kingsley Hotel0.9 km
- Rosewood London Hotel0.6 km
- Travelodge0.7 km
- Me Hotel0.2 km
- + 25 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Charing Cross0.8 km
- London Blackfriars0.8 km
- City Thameslink0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Temple Underground Station0.2 km
- Temple Underground Station0.2 km
- Temple Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WC2R1EA · Data under Open Government Licence