WC2R postcode: what it's like to live there
The WC2R district covers City of Westminster, Clerkenwell. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 2 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in WC2R
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from WC2R at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- London's West End: 14 min by train, door to door
- Reading: 52 min by train, door to door
Primary schools nearby
- St Clement Danes CofE Primary School · WC2B 5SU · Outstanding in every area (2024) · Top 1% in England
- St Josephs Catholic Primary School · WC2B 5NA · Outstanding in every area (2025) · Top 35% in England
- St Alban's Church of England Primary School · EC1N 7SD · Remains Good (2024) · Top 22% in England
- Soho Parish CofE Primary School · W1D 7LF · Remains Good (Concerns) (2024) · Top 45% in England
- St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School · WC1N 2NX · Outstanding (2024) · Top 15% in England
- Christopher Hatton Primary School · EC1R 4PQ · Outstanding (2022) · Top 5% in England
Secondary schools nearby
- London Nautical, City of London Academy · SE1 9NA · Requires improvement (2023)
- Oasis Academy South Bank · SE1 7HS · Outstanding (2024) · Top 19% in England
- Haberdashers' Borough Academy · SE1 0EX · Good (2024) · Top 42% in England
- Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School · SE1 6EX · Requires improvement (2024) · Bottom 37% in England
- The Grey Coat Hospital · SW1P 2DY · Outstanding (2022) · Top 5% in England
- Westminster City School · SW1E 5HJ · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 25% in England
Neighbourhoods in WC2R
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of WC2R | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strand, St James & Mayfair | 95% | £1.55m | Very high | 7 min |
| Clerkenwell | 5% | £742k | Very high | 3 min |
Questions
Where is the WC2R postcode?
WC2R covers 2 neighbourhoods in City of Westminster, Clerkenwell, with 105 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in WC2R?
The typical home price across WC2R's neighbourhoods is £1.55m, against £300k for England.
How long is the commute from WC2R?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: London's West End 14 minutes; Reading 52 minutes.