Postcode WC2R 0DA is located in a major urban area, within the St James's ward of Westminster in the London region, and forms part of the Strand, St James & Mayfair area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 4,351.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 33.6× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Strand, St James & Mayfair is £81,840 per year. The nearest station is Embankment, about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Victoria Embankment Gardens.
Strand, St James & Mayfair has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,191 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Strand, St James & Mayfair has a very high crime rate, with approximately 4,351.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Strand, St James & Mayfair is £81,840 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 105 ft away from WC2R 0DA.
Strand, St James & Mayfair near WC2R 0DA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Embankment located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Embankment | Bakerloo, Circle, District, Northern | Walking directions to Embankment |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Temple | Circle, District | Walking directions to Temple |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Covent Garden | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Covent Garden |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Victoria Embankment Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Embankment Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Lincoln's Inn Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Lincoln's Inn Fields |
| 0.5 mi | Jubilee Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Jubilee Gardens |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £904,000 (about £1,124 per square foot) in St James's area, with individual transactions ranging from £300,000 up to £16,500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £4,650,000 | £1,360 |
| Flats | 91 | £900,000 | £1,124 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,042,750 | £5,000,000 |
| 2017 | £1,675,000 | £3,150,000 |
| 2018 | £1,560,375 | £2,950,000 |
| 2019 | £1,475,800 | £8,368,800 |
| 2020 | £1,440,000 | £3,547,500 |
| 2021 | £1,050,000 | £3,765,000 |
| 2022 | £1,573,200 | £5,000,000 |
| 2023 | £1,965,000 | £7,350,000 |
| 2024 | £1,300,000 | £4,075,000 |
| 2025 | £1,000,000 | £3,500,000 |
| 2026 | £675,000 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,579 | £1,467 |
| 2017 | £1,759 | £1,344 |
| 2018 | £1,849 | £1,239 |
| 2019 | £2,090 | £1,112 |
| 2020 | £1,928 | £1,373 |
| 2021 | £1,394 | £1,609 |
| 2022 | £1,701 | £1,304 |
| 2023 | £2,009 | £1,935 |
| 2024 | £1,420 | £1,410 |
| 2025 | £1,239 | £1,416 |
| 2026 | £1,012 | — |
There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WC2R 0DA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2025 | Flat 8, Savoy Apartments, 6, Savoy Court, London, WC2R 0EY | Flats | Leasehold | £1,600,000 | |
| 12 May 2026 | Flat 18, Harlequin Court, 20, Tavistock Street, London, WC2E 7NZ | Flats | Leasehold | £1,300,000 | |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Flat 2, Harlequin Court, 20, Tavistock Street, London, WC2E 7NZ | Flats | Leasehold | £599,000 | |
| 15 Sept 2025 | Flat 21, Harlequin Court, 20, Tavistock Street, London, WC2E 7NZ | Flats | Leasehold | £980,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2025 | Flat 1, 30, Tavistock Street, London, WC2E 7PB | Flats | Leasehold | £600,000 |
In the WC2R 0DA postcode area, located within Strand, St James & Mayfair, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WC2R 0DA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 125-130 Strand, London, WC2R 0AP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Food | Burleigh Street, Westminster, WC2E 7HA | Walking directions to M&S Food |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 36-37 Strand, London, WC2N 5HY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Allmart | 35 Villiers Street, London, WC2N 6ND | Walking directions to Allmart |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 22-25 Bedford Street, London, WC2E 9EQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Westminster district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WC2R 0DA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mark Angus Shearer
St James's - Elected 7 May 2026
San Abishev
St James's - Elected 7 May 2026
Tim Mitchell
St James's - Elected 7 May 2026
Rachel Blake
Cities of London and Westminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WC2R 0DA records about 4352 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are theft from the person, other theft and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around WC2R 0DA in Strand, St James & Mayfair is £904,000 (about £1,124 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to WC2R 0DA, including Courtauld Institute of Art, St Clement Danes CofE Primary School (Outstanding) and The Royal Ballet School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WC2R 0DA is Embankment in TfL zone 1, about 401 m away, serving the Bakerloo, Circle, District and Northern lines.
WC2R 0DA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,191 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering WC2R 0DA is Rachel Blake (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Mark Angus Shearer (Conservative and Unionist Party), San Abishev (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Tim Mitchell (Conservative and Unionist Party).