Area Information for Embankment Place, Westminster, London, WC2N 6NS
Basic Information
Area Type | Urban |
Local Authority | Westminster |
Ward | St James's |
Constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
Region | London |
Country | England |
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About the Demographic Information
The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Embankment Place, Westminster, London, WC2N 6NS is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2011. They are performed once every 10 years. Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.
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House Prices
There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.
Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.
Housing Types Embed This
The area containing Embankment Place, Westminster, London consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.
Housing Types | |
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Detached | 5 |
Semi-Detached | 8 |
Terraced | 59 |
Flat (Purpose-Built) | 64 |
Flat (Converted) | 25 |
Residence in Commercial Building | 10 |
Total | 171 |
Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top
The area containing Embankment Place, Westminster, London contains a higher than average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 23% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 16%.
Housing Tenure | |
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Owned Outright | 52 |
Owned with Mortgage | 16 |
Shared Ownership | 0 |
Rented: From Council | 0 |
Rented: Other Social inc. charities and housing associations | 2 |
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents | 20 |
Rented: Other | 14 |
Rent Free | 42 |
Total | 146 |
Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top
This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.
Housing Occupancy | |
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One Person | 58 |
Two People | 50 |
Three People | 16 |
Four People | 13 |
Five People | 6 |
Six People | 2 |
Seven People | 1 |
8+ People | 0 |
Total | 146 |
Social Grade Embed This
Social Grade approximations are derived from an algorithm created by the Market Research Society. The figures shown are per-household rather than individual - more specifically, the job title and employer of the "household reference person" is used, analogous to what traditionally was called the head of the household. Only household reference persons between the ages of 16-64 are included.
Social Grade | |
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AB - Higher and intermediate managerial, administrative, or professional positions | 83 |
C1 - Supervisory, clerical, and junior managerial/administrative/professional positions | 25 |
C2 - Skilled manual workers | 7 |
DE - Semi-skilled and unskilled manual workers; those on state benefit/unemployed, & lowest grade workers | 6 |
Total | 121 |
Gender Embed This Back to Top
Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. The local area around WC2N 6NS however is predominantly male (65%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are: areas associated with nearby higher education, areas that contain large establishments such as boarding schools, and areas with younger populations (females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas).
Gender | |
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Male | 332 |
Female | 181 |
Total | 513 |
Age Groups Embed This Back to Top
Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 39. In general, inner city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.
Age Groups | |
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0-4 | 13 |
5-7 | 13 |
8-9 | 5 |
10-14 | 72 |
15 | 17 |
16-17 | 97 |
18-19 | 33 |
20-24 | 21 |
25-29 | 26 |
30-44 | 65 |
45-59 | 75 |
60-64 | 38 |
65-74 | 27 |
75-84 | 7 |
85-89 | 3 |
90+ | 1 |
Total | 513 |
Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top
The postcode WC2N 6NS does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 34% single, 47% married, 3% separated, 9% divorced, 7% widowed, and 0.2% same sex.
Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education.
Relationship Status | |
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Single | 215 |
Married | 138 |
Divorced | 15 |
Separated | 6 |
Widowed | 12 |
Same Sex | 7 |
Total | 393 |
Health Embed This Back to Top
Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.
Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.1% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 47.1% Very Good, 34% Good, 13.3% Fair, 4.3% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.
This area is fit as a fiddle, with over 93% of the population reporting themselves as being in Good or Very Good health at this address.
Health | |
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Very Good | 373 |
Good | 103 |
Fair | 26 |
Bad | 6 |
Very Bad | 5 |
Total | 513 |
Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top
At the time of the 2011 census, across the UK 22.9% of residents had no qualification, 13.2% had 1-4 GCSEs, 15.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 12.3% had 2+ A-Levels, 27.1% had a degree (or similar), and 3.6% had an apprenticeship.
The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A Levels.
Highest Qualification Level Achieved | |
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Degree or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) | 194 |
Apprenticeship | 2 |
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 71 |
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 76 |
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15 |
No GCSEs or Equivalent | 16 |
Other | 19 |
Total | 393 |
Ethnic Group Embed This
As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 86% white, with this area being 82% white.
As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.1%), Indian (2.4%) and Pakistani (1.9%) being the largest groups reported.
There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.
Ethnic Group | |
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White | 421 |
Mixed Ethnicity | 28 |
Indian | 3 |
Pakistani | 5 |
Chinese | 19 |
Other Asian | 26 |
Black African | 6 |
Black Caribbean | 1 |
Other | 4 |
Total | 513 |
Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top
In this area (Embankment Place, Westminster, London), 66% of the residents were born in England, which is significantly below the English average.
At the time of the 2011 census, approximately 83.5% of the resident population of England were born in England. The other groups were 1% Welsh, 1.35% Scottish, 0.4% Northern Irish, 0.75% from the Republic of Ireland, 3.75% from other European Union countries, and 9.4% from outside of Europe, with the remainder not stated.
Country of Birth | |
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England | 339 |
Wales | 9 |
Scotland | 12 |
Northern Ireland | 4 |
Republic of Ireland | 1 |
European Union | 42 |
Other | 106 |
Total | 513 |
Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top
Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to WC2N 6NS
Passport(s) Held | |
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United Kingdom | 406 |
Republic of Ireland | 7 |
Europe (including European Union) | 57 |
African Countries | 5 |
Middle East or Asia | 38 |
North America or Caribbean | 36 |
Central America | 0 |
South America | 2 |
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) | 9 |
None | 6 |
Religion Embed This Back to Top
England and Wales are primarily Christian countries, with 59.3% of residents Christian. However, a sizeable portion of the population (25.1%) claim to have no religion. Some 4.8% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.5% Hindu, 0.4% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, 0.8% Sikh, and 0.4% as other religions, while the remaining 7.2% did not state their religious views.
Religion | |
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Christian | 298 |
No Religion | 154 |
Buddhist | 7 |
Hindu | 0 |
Jewish | 10 |
Muslim | 9 |
Sikh | 2 |
Other Religion | 0 |
Not Stated | 33 |
Total | 513 |
Economic Activity Embed This
This address within the St James's ward showed a higher than average concentration of student residents - 37% of the resident population. On average, around 9.2% of census respondents were students. Male residents were slightly less likely than women to be students. The figures for students include both working and full-time studying students.
Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. This data is therefore based on 42.4 million of the United Kingdom's 57.8 million residents. The data was correct as of the 2011 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.
Economic Activity | |
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Full-Time Employee | 148 |
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) | 12 |
Self Employed | 35 |
Unemployed | 7 |
Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 142 |
Retired | 18 |
Looking After Home or Family | 10 |
Long-Term Sick or Disabled | 1 |
Other | 9 |
Total | 382 |
Employment Industry Embed This Back to Top
This data is based on resident aged 16-74 on census day 2011, who were in employment.
Employment Industry | |
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Mining/Quarrying | 3 |
Manufacturing | 2 |
Construction | 6 |
RetailInc. Wholesale | 18 |
TransportationInc. Storage and Logistics | 1 |
Accommodation and Food | 6 |
Information and Communication | 14 |
Financial ServicesInc. Insurance | 18 |
Real Estate | 3 |
Professional, Scientific and Technical | 22 |
Administration | 8 |
Public Administration and Defence | 23 |
Education | 38 |
HealthInc. Social Work | 10 |
OtherInc. Arts, Recreation etc. | 30 |
Total | 202 |
Embankment Place, Westminster, London, WC2N 6NS is within the Strand and Whitehall policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In April 2022, 1343 crimes were reported within half a mile of WC2N 6NS.
Neighbourhood Team
Crime: | Click here to view 1343 crimes committed near Embankment Place |
Neighbourhood Team Address |
Strand and Whitehall |
Website: | http://www.met.police.uk/a/your-area/met/westminster/strand-and-whitehall/ |
Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.









Below are the details of the closest services to Westminster. All distances are straightline distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for WC2N 6NS.
Nearest Railway Stations
Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Embankment Place, Westminster, London, WC2N 6NS. The nearest railway station is London Charing Cross, approximately 140 yards away.
Name | Approximate Distance* |
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London Charing Cross | 140 yards |
London Waterloo | 800 yards |
London Waterloo East | 0.6 miles |
London Blackfriars | 0.9 miles |
City Thameslink | 0.9 miles |
Farringdon | 1.2 miles |
London Victoria | 1.3 miles |
Elephant & Castle | 1.3 miles |
London Cannon Street | 1.4 miles |
Vauxhall | 1.5 miles |
London Euston | 1.6 miles |
London Bridge | 1.6 miles |
London St Pancras International | 1.6 miles |
Moorgate | 1.6 miles |
London Kings Cross | 1.6 miles |
London St Pancras (Intl) | 1.7 miles |
London Liverpool Street | 1.9 miles |
London Fenchurch Street | 1.9 miles |
Old Street | 1.9 miles |
London Marylebone | 2.1 miles |
Nearest Tube/DLR Stations
Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Embankment Place, Westminster, London, WC2N 6NS. The nearest Tube station is Embankment, approximately < 50 yards away.
Name | Approximate Distance* |
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Embankment Tube Station | < 50 yards |
Charing Cross Tube Station | 370 yards |
Leicester Square Tube Station | 680 yards |
Covent Garden Tube Station | 730 yards |
Westminster Tube Station | 740 yards |
Waterloo Tube Station | 760 yards |
Temple Tube Station | 780 yards |
Piccadilly Circus Tube Station | 0.5 miles |
St. James's Park Tube Station | 0.7 miles |
Tottenham Court Road Tube Station | 0.7 miles |
Holborn Tube Station | 0.7 miles |
Lambeth North Tube Station | 0.7 miles |
Southwark Tube Station | 0.8 miles |
Blackfriars Tube Station | 0.9 miles |
Green Park Tube Station | 0.9 miles |
Chancery Lane Tube Station | 0.9 miles |
Oxford Circus Tube Station | 1 mile |
Goodge Street Tube Station | 1.1 miles |
Russell Square Tube Station | 1.1 miles |
Victoria Tube Station | 1.2 miles |
Nearest Primary Schools
Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Embankment Place, Westminster, London, WC2N 6NS. The nearest is St Clement Danes CofE Primary School, approximately 820 yards away.
Name | Approximate Distance* | Ofsted Rating |
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School | 820 yards |
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School | 0.6 miles |
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles |
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Oasis Academy Johanna | 0.7 miles |
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St Matthew's School, Westminster | 0.8 miles |
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Friars Primary Foundation School | 0.9 miles |
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St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School | 0.9 miles |
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Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School | 1 mile |
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Walnut Tree Walk Primary School | 1 mile |
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School | 1 mile |
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Nearest Secondary Schools
Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Embankment Place, Westminster, London, WC2N 6NS. The nearest is DLD College, approximately 0.6 miles away.
Name | Approximate Distance* | Ofsted Rating |
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DLD College | 0.6 miles | |
London Nautical School | 0.6 miles |
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Oasis Academy South Bank | 0.8 miles |
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Fashion Retail Academy | 0.8 miles | |
The Grey Coat Hospital | 0.9 miles |
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Westminster City School | 1 mile |
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Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School | 1 mile |
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Birkbeck College | 1 mile | |
Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy | 1.1 miles | |
Pimlico Academy | 1.5 miles |
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Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices
Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Embankment Place, Westminster, London, WC2N 6NS. The nearest is Kings College Health Centre, approximately 720 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.
Name | Approximate Distance* |
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Kings College Health Centre | 720 yards |
St Philips Medical Centre | 0.5 miles |
Covent Garden Medical Centre | 0.6 miles |
Waterloo Health Centre | 0.6 miles |
Soho Square General Practice | 0.6 miles |
Soho Centre For Health And Care | 0.6 miles |
Westminster School | 0.7 miles |
GP at Hand - Heron House | 0.7 miles |
Blackfriars Medical Practice | 0.7 miles |
GT Chapel Street Medical Centre For The Homeless | 0.7 miles |
Nearest Dentists
Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Embankment Place, Westminster, London, WC2N 6NS. The nearest is Covent Garden Dental Clinic, approximately 400 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.
Name | Approximate Distance* |
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Covent Garden Dental Clinic | 400 yards |
Leicester Square Dental Clinic | 790 yards |
Centre Point Dental Practice | 0.6 miles |
Soho Orthodontic Clinic | 0.6 miles |
Mike Clarke | 0.7 miles |
Malmin Orthodontic Group Ltd | 0.8 miles |
Waterloo Dental Surgery | 0.9 miles |
EGO Dental Clinic in Victoria London | 0.9 miles |
Westminster House Dental Practice | 0.9 miles |
Conduit Dental Practice | 1 mile |
Nearest Hospitals
Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Embankment Place, Westminster, London, WC2N 6NS. The nearest is St Thomas' Hospital, approximately 0.7 miles away.
Name | Approximate Distance* |
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St Thomas' Hospital | 0.7 miles |
St Thomas' | 0.7 miles |
The Royal London Hospital For Integrated Medicine | 1 mile |
National Hospital For Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square | 1 mile |
Great Ormond Street Hospital For Children | 1 mile |
Great Ormond Street Hospital | 1 mile |
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals | 1.1 miles |
Nuffield Health At St Bartholomew's Hospital | 1.2 miles |
The Gordon Hospital | 1.2 miles |
St Bartholomew's Hospital | 1.2 miles |
Nearest Opticians
Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Embankment Place, Westminster, London, WC2N 6NS. The nearest is Boots-London - Strand, approximately 320 yards away.
Name | Approximate Distance* |
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Boots-London - Strand | 320 yards |
Strand Specsavers Ltd | 490 yards |
Obhrai & Son Ltd | 620 yards |
Eyecare Clinic | 760 yards |
David Clulow Opticians | 810 yards |
Washin Optical London | half a mile |
Boots | 0.6 miles |
David Clulow Opticians | 0.6 miles |
S Squared Ltd | 0.6 miles |
Optical Express | 0.6 miles |
* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.