Affluence in WC2A 2
How WC2A 2 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Westminster
- Region
- London
- Population
- 3,950 (2024)
WC2A 2Postcode sector · London
How well off WC2A 2 is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, WC2A 2 scores 4.0 out of 10, placing it more deprived than most of England. Its lowest-scoring category is living environment (1.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Living environment1.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Employment4.0
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- Health and disability5.0
- Income6.0
- Crime6.5
- Children in low-income families6.5
- Education and skills8.5
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
51.5% of adults in WC2A 2 are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 10.7% are retired and 23.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
42.6% of adults in WC2A 2 work in managerial or professional jobs, above the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
60.9% of adults in WC2A 2 hold a degree or equivalent, well above the England average of 33.9%. 9.5% have no qualifications.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.