---POPULATION
4.7%UNEMPLOYED
25%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
41%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
WC1R 5AULocal Map
Approximate address for WC1R 5AU:
IntroductionWC1R 5AU

Use the postcode street map opposite - and the information below - to discover useful information for the WC1R 5AU postcode area in London.

We've got loads of statistics for WC1R 5AU, including demographic data, local facilities, travel essentials, hotel accommodation, crime rates and much more.

WC Postcode Wall Map
DemographicsWC1R 5AU

What social class do the population of WC1R 5AU belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is WC1R 5AU in London, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about WC1R 5AU from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 9%Children
  • 91%Adults

9% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 5% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in WC1R5AU male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Holborn and Covent Garden.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 41%AB
  • 47%C2/C2
  • 12%DE

According to census records, 41% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 60%SINGLE
  • 25%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in WC1R 5AU is 60%. Single and 'other' people is 41%.

ETHNICITY

  • 67%WHITE
  • 34%NON-WHITE

67% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 73.9%WORKING
  • 4.7%UNEMPLOYED

4.7% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

See all demographics for WC1R 5AU

Discover WC1R 5AU

People and Demographics

WC1R 5AU
People and Demographics

Demographics

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in WC1R 5AU, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

WC1R 5AU Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

Police crime stats - see how safe it is around WC1R 5AU, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?

Crime stats in WC1R 5AU

Constituency & Democracy Information

Constituency

Find out the voting intentions, poll results, your local MP, 2015 election results and voting turnout for your local constituency.

WC1R 5AU Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

In conjunction with FixMyStreet, view problems around WC1R 5AU reported by local residents, including flytipping, graffiti, faulty street lighting etc.

WC1R 5AU Issues

Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

Sunrise (dawn) and sunset (dusk) times for today as well as for the next month for the postcode area WC1R5AU. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!

Sunrise/sunset in WC1R 5AU

Local Job Vacancies

Job Vacancies

Looking for job vacancies in the WC1R 5AU area? Find out what positions are available in this area, as well as further afield in surrounding areas.

Job vacancies near WC1R 5AU

Travel & Transport

WC1R 5AU
Travel

Travel

Travelling to this postcode area? Find the nearest train station, railway, or nearest bus stop to WC1R 5AU.

Travel around WC1R 5AU

Traffic and Travel Reports

Traffic Reports

Don't let traffic become a pain in the bumper. The latest road traffic incidents & traffic jams around this postcode.

Traffic near WC1R 5AU

Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

Book a taxi and leave the car at home. Here's a list of taxi and mini cab companies operating in the WC1R 5AU area.

Taxis near WC1R 5AU

Car Parks

Car Parks

Locate the nearest car parks near WC1R 5AU, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.

Car Parks near WC1R 5AU

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

WC1R 5AU
Events near WC1R 5AU

Events

From local gigs to heritage events, and car boot sales to shows at the local theatre, find out what's on around WC1R 5AU.

What's on near WC1R 5AU

Local Attractions

Attractions

Enjoy a great family day out at a local attraction near WC1R 5AU, including theme parks, castles, historic castles & more.

Attractions near WC1R 5AU

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area WC1R 5AU.

Hotels near WC1R 5AU

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

Locate the nearest car parks near WC1R 5AU, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.

Tourist Information WC1R 5AU

Local Amenities

WC1R 5AU
Banks near WC1R 5AU

Banks

Find the nearest bank or building society in WC1R 5AU. Map locations, email addresses & customer services phone numbers.

Banks near WC1R 5AU

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the WC1R 5AU postcode area that dispense money.

Cach Machines near WC1R 5AU

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the WC1R 5AU area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near WC1R 5AU

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

Shop until you drop at a retail park or shopping centre near here. There's nothing quite like a bit of retail therapy.

Shopping Centres WC1R 5AU

Police Stations

Police Stations

Report a crime or make an enquiry at your local police station or constabulary in your area. Phone 101 in a non-emergency.

Police Stations in WC1R 5AU

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

A handy list of emergency information in this area, including hospitals, doctors, chemists and emergency services near WC1R 5AU.

Emergencies in WC1R 5AU

Post Offices

Post Offices

Whether you want to send a letter, make a Post Office transaction or pop a letter in the local postbox, we've got you covered.

Post Offices in WC1R 5AU

Libraries

Libraries

A useful list of lending libraries located in and around WC1R 5AU. May also lend CDs and DVDs, and other services available.

Libraries in WC1R 5AU

Your views ofWC1R 5AU

Chris H

Thursday, March 28, 2024

We don't have any views of Wc1r5au right now. If you live in Wc1r5au or have visited it, please help us to help others by telling others what you think of this neighbourhood.


Add your view of WC1R 5AU

People need your local expertise. If you live in WC1R 5AU or have first-hand knowledge of the neighbourhood, please consider sharing your views. It's completely anonymous - all we ask is for your initials.

Your initials
Email (never published)
Your review

Please tell us what you like about the WC1R 5AU postcode area, what you don't like, and what it's like to live or work here.

Your opinions on...
LOCAL AMENITIES
FAMILY FRIENDLY
PARKING
GREEN SPACES
----
Compare Conveyancing Quotes

Essential InformationWC1R 5AU

WC1R5AU Postcode Breakdown

WCRAREA1DISTRICT5SECTORAUUNIT
Full PostcodeWC1R 5AU
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownLondon
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyInner London
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

WC1R5AU Postal District

Compass Postal District

WC1R 5AU postcode is located in the postal town of London. London postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode WC1R 5AU.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Bloomsbury0.2 miles SW
Holborn0.2 miles SW
Islington1.1 miles NE
London1.4 miles S
Westminster1.4 miles S
Lambeth1.4 miles S
Covent Garden1.6 miles SW
Shoreditch1.6 miles E
Hoxton1.6 miles E
Southwark1.9 miles SE
Finsbury1.9 miles SE
Marylebone2.1 miles SW
Mayfair2.1 miles SW
Lower Holloway2.1 miles N
London1 miles S
Glasgow339 miles NW
Edinburgh329 miles NW
Cardiff133 miles W
Liverpool177 miles NW
Southampton71 miles SW
Saint Ives88 miles SW

Games retailer signs HQ pre-let at London Brentwood Commercial Park

Wayland Games will occupy the space at Goodman's Essex development from 2025.

Property Week

Brent and Harrow Easter bank holiday bin collection changes 2024

With Easter just around the corner, Brent and Harrow residents should be aware of changes to their bin collections over the holiday period.

This is Local London

Greenwich ex-teacher convicted of child sex assault

Pete Murphy, a former teacher and social worker from Greenwich, has been convicted of child sexual assault after touching a child's bottom.

This is Local London

Man charged with Kent Domino's and Asda armed robberies

A 40-year-old man has been charged following two armed robberies in Swanley - one at a Domino's Pizza and the other at an Asda petrol station.

This is Local London

Hounslow Parkside Road: Fourth man charged with murder

A fourth man has been charged with the murder of a man in Hounslow.

This is Local London

Homes England acquires Worthing site to deliver 250 homes

The acquisition forms part of the body's plans to regenerate challenging brownfield areas.

Property Week

Regal London signs Epson UK for 30,000 sq ft pre-let at Watford scheme

The grade-A The Clarendon Works office scheme will open in Q3.

Property Week

Bruntwood SciTech gets go ahead for 250m revamp of Cambridgeshire life science park

The masterplan for the site includes nearly 400,000 sq ft of space and six new buildings.

Property Week

From the Postcode Area blog

Deciphering Crime Rates - a Deep Dive Into UK Postcode Analysis

Deciphering Crime Rates - a Deep Dive Into UK Postcode Analysis

Ever wondered about the crime rate in your UK postcode? You're not alone. We've dug deep into the data, uncovering trends and patterns that'll make your head spin.

Read more

Death of the High Street?

Death of the High Street?

The BBC reports that despite councils' attempts to kurb them, the UK's high streets have seen a huge growth in fast food outlets. Could this mark the death knell for the Great British high street, and what can we do about it to halt its decline?

Read more

Discrimination by Postcode

Discrimination by Postcode

You really couldn't make it up, could you? Some of the country's most vulnerable people are missing out on their weekly £25 Cold Weather Payment, just because the system that's in operation is discriminating against them because payments are based on postcode, rather than geographic location.

Read more

The Redesign is Underway

The Redesign is Underway

Well, the current website was absolutely in dire need of a good redesign - from the ground up. So I set out to pull it all apart and get it up and running again to become the most comprehensive guide to every postcode in the UK. And it's been a long, tough job from start to finish - and quite possibly the biggest project I've ever undertaken.

Read more

51.51996
-0.114727