Arundel Street is in London and in City Of Westminster district. WC2R 3DW is located in the St James's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cities of London and Westminster. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Arundel Street, London, WC2R 3DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC2R 1AB, WC2R 3DX, WC2R 3LD, WC2R 3AA, WC2R 3LL, WC2R 3AT, WC2R 3JF, WC2R 1BH, WC2R 1AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WC2R 3DW has a female population much higher than UK average, with 64.3% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45% | 64.3% | 19.3% | 51.0% | 13.3% |
| Male | 55% | 35.7% | -19.3% | 49.0% | -13.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WC2R 3DW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 62.1% | 68.6% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 30.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.8% | 22.2% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -22.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 5.3% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (96%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.2% | 65.6% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 17.2% |
| Good health | 26.3% | 30.4% | 4.1% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 3.6% | -7.5% | 12.7% | -9.1% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around WC2R 3DW this area, 5.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 56.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.7% | 5.8% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 1.9% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.2% | 4.8% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 28.5% | 16.5% | 16.9% | 11.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.8% | 56.5% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 22.7% |
| Other | 12.2% | 2.4% | -9.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.6% | 20.2% | 16.6% | 0.7% | 19.5% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 6.3% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 4% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 82.2% | 54.3% | -27.9% | 81.4% | -27.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 5.4% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, just 38.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.3% | 38.8% | -18.5% | 83.2% | -44.4% |
| European Union | 16.4% | 9.3% | -7.1% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 7.9% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 7.1% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 30.8% | 21.1% | 5.6% | 25.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.7% | 6.2% | -3.5% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 15% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.6% | 38.8% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -44.4% |
| 10+ Years | 16.1% | 15% | -1.1% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 11% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 8.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 17.2% | 9.6% | 2.2% | 15.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.8% | 18.1% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 16.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.6% | 76.7% | -22.1% |
| France | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 14.5% | 0.3% | 14.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central Asia | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 0.9% | 13.5% | -12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 29.5% | 46.2% | -16.7% |
| Buddhist | 6.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 7.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arundel Street was 1199.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 261.1% higher than the Knightsbridge & Belgravia average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Arundel Street has the 23rd highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Knightsbridge & Belgravia and the 54th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 300.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blocks 4 And 5 And Basement Arundel Great Court, 2 Arundel Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £85,585,000 | 2015-04-02 | £79,390,669 |
WC2R 3DW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in WC2R 3DW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Other | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 61 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 35 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 35 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Other | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 2,622 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 2,934 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 3,361 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,703 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School 118 Drury Lane , Covent Garden WC2B 5SU | 4out of 4 | 287 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School Baldwins Gardens , Holborn EC1N 7SD | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School John's Mews , WC1N 2NX | 4out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 920 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 1,726 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 1,841 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 2,007 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 2,430 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 445 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,782 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,813 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,936 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,781 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,177 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,277 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London School of Economics and Political Science Houghton Street , WC2A 2AE | - not rated | 207 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtauld Institute of Art Somerset House , Strand WC2R 0RN | - not rated | 210 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Royal Ballet School 46 Floral Street , Covent Garden WC2E 9DA | - not rated | 580 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of the Arts London 272 High Holborn , WC1V 7EY | - not rated | 669 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CATS College London 43-45 Bloomsbury Square & 2 Southampton Place , WC1A 2RA | - not rated | 861 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toklas Restaurant | 1 SURREY STREET | 90 yd | |
| Soho House 180 The Strand | 180 STRAND | 93 yd | |
| Ikoyi | 180 STRAND | 93 yd | |
| British American Tobacco Plc | GLOBE HOUSE, 4 TEMPLE PLACE | 103 yd | |
| Pot And Piadina | TEMPLE STATION, VICTORIA EMBANKMENT | 107 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maison Arslan / The Green Ribbon | 193 FLEET STREET | 347 yd | |
| Ye Olde Cock Tavern | Ye Olde Cock Tavern Public House, 22 Fleet Street | 365 yd | |
| Pegasus Bar | Inner Temple Treasury, The Terrace | 373 yd | |
| The Seven Stars | 53-54 Carey Street | 383 yd | |
| Plume Wine Bar | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR, 26 WELLINGTON STREET | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Store X | 180 STRAND | 93 yd | |
| 180 Pizza | 180 STRAND | 93 yd | |
| Roasting Plant Coffee | GROUND FLOOR PART, 190 STRAND | 93 yd | |
| Green Hut | TAXI CAB SHELTER, TEMPLE PLACE | 101 yd | |
| Sip Up - 24/7 Alcohol Delivery | NEWSAGENT, TEMPLE STATION, VICTORIA EMBANKMENT | 107 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR EAST, WELLINGTON HOUSE, 125-130 STRAND | 390 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Retail Unit, 16-18 New Bridge Street | 738 yd | |
| Waitrose | 20 | 740 yd | |
| Waitrose and Partners | Weston House, 246 High Holborn | 758 yd | |
| Amazon Fresh | 318 High Holborn, London | 766 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Somerset House Somerset House Somerset House Strand | 237 yd | |
| King'S Sport Strand Gym ALDWYCH | health and fitness suite | 292 yd |
| London School Of Economics Students Union HOUGHTON STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 342 yd |
| The Health Club At One Aldwych ALDWYCH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 387 yd |
| Dw Fitness First (Waldorf) ALDWYCH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 395 yd |
| London School Of Economics Students Union Gym SHEFFIELD STREET | health and fitness suite | 419 yd |
| Temple Court Hotel 1-2 1-2 SERJEANTS' INN | health and fitness suite | 471 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Fetter Lane) FETTER LANE | health and fitness suite | 526 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Strand) SHELL MEX HOUSE SHELL MEX HOUSE STRAND | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 610 yd |
| Topnotch Health Club (Blackfriars) (Closed) Tudor Street | health and fitness suite | 638 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.