138TOTAL POPULATION
53HOUSEHOLDS
6.2%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£56,160AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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WC2R POSTCODE REGION

London (WC2R)

The WC2R postcode area is located in the London postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 404 individual postcodes.

There are 2 electoral wards in the WC2R postcode area, including London which come under the local authority of the City of London,Westminster Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 41% of people in WC2R are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of WC2R are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


WC2R postcode is situated in the City of Westminster, London. It is divided into WC2R 0AA-0ZZ, WC2R 1AA-1ZZ, WC2R 9AA-9ZZ parts. This postcode district lies east of WC2E and it is spread over an area of 0.10 square miles, which is 0.26 square kilometres.

The area covered by the WC2R postcode is small, and it is primarily residential. It includes a number of popular tourist destinations too, including Covent Garden, St Martin in the Fields, and Temple Church. It is also a hub for major businesses, such as The Royal Ballet, Guardian Media Group, the LA Times, Gerson Lehrman Group, and the Sydney Morning Herald. It has a high density of educational institutions such as the London School of Economics, King's College London, and the City University of London.

The WC2R postcode has a strong retail focus, which includes the street markets at Covent Garden and Neal's Yard, traditional retailers such as books stores, and small independent shops such as clothes shops and coffee shops. The area also hosts a number of theatres and cinemas.

The area is well-connected by public transport, with four underground lines – Central, Northern, Bakerloo and Piccadilly – running through the postcode along with National Rail services at Covent Garden, Charing Cross, Waterloo, Blackfriars, Farringdon and Bank Underground stations. The area also has numerous bus routes, including a tourist bus route which runs between the British Museum and Buckingham Palace.

Most of the buildings in the area are modern, and the majority are residential. The area also includes some stately and traditional buildings, such as Wellington Barracks and Bush House.

The streets in the area are home to a wide array of nationalities, cultures, and languages, which contribute to its vibrancy. This eclectic mix of people has created an atmosphere of tolerance and inclusivity, which has allowed the area to grow and diversify.

WC2R has much to offer to residents and visitors alike. With its mixture of business, education, culture, and diverse range of attractions, it is no wonder the area is so popular.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 78%WORKING
  • 22%UNEMPLOYED

22% of people in WC2R are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 41%AB
  • 46%C2/C2
  • 13%DE

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

ETHNICITY

  • 44%WHITE
  • 56%NON-WHITE

44% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

WC2RGreater London

Greater London

The county of Greater London

WC2R is located in the county of Greater London, in England.

Greater London has a total population of 8,778,500, making it the 1st largest county in the UK.

Greater London has a total area of 606 square miles, and a population density of 5594 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Greater London Postal Town Map
Outward CodeWC2R
Postal TownLondon
MSOA NameWestminster 018
LSOA NameWestminster 018A
CountyGreater London
RegionGreater London
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityCity of London,Westminster
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

WC2R Electoral Wards

The postal region of WC2R, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Holborn
London
St Giles
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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