Postal Code WC2R - United Kingdom
United Kingdom
| Area of Postal Code WC2R | 0.207 km² |
| Population | 780 |
| Male Population | 444 (56.9%) |
| Female Population | 336 (43.1%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +66.3% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +26.4% |
| Median Age | 34.9 years |
| Male Median Age | 36.6 years |
| Female Median Age | 32.6 years |
| Area Codes | 20 |
| Postal Code Extensions | WC2R 0AA, WC2R 0AB, WC2R 0AD, WC2R 0AE, WC2R 0AF, WC2R 0AG, WC2R 0AH, WC2R 0AJ, WC2R 0AL, WC2R 0AP More |
| Associated Cities | City of London, London, Clerkenwell, Holborn |
| Neighborhoods | Charing Cross, City of Westminster, Holborn, Strand |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Coordinates | 51.51154143124909° / -0.11800956926942259° |
| Related Postal Codes | WC1T, WC1V, WC1X, WC2, WC2A, WC2B, WC2E, WC2H, WC2N, WC99 |
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Postal Code WC2R - United Kingdom Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 469 | 546 | 617 | 780 | 510 |
| Population Density | 2,269.6 / km² | 2,642.2 / km² | 2,985.8 / km² | 3,774.5 / km² | 2,468 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code WC2R - United Kingdom Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 26.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code WC2R - United Kingdom | +66.3% | +42.9% | +26.4% |
| United Kingdom | +15.2% | +13.3% | +9.9% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code WC2R - United Kingdom Median Age
Median Age: 34.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code WC2R - United Kingdom | 34.9 yrs | 32.6 yrs | 36.6 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code WC2R Population Density
Population Density: 3,775 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code WC2R | 780 | 0.207 km² | 3,775 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code WC2R - United Kingdom Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1820 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods
Business Distribution by neighborhood in Postal Code WC2R - United Kingdom
Business Concentration in Postal Code WC2R - United Kingdom

Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code WC2R - United Kingdom
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Banks | 53 | 53.9 years |
| Corporate management | 118 | 27.5 years |
| Electronics stores | 49 | 24 years |
| Finance other | 48 | 34.9 years |
| Lawyers legal | 244 | 41.8 years |
| Other wholesale | 141 | 39.6 years |
| Restaurants | 116 | 30.9 years |
| Shopping | 71 | 33.8 years |
| Unreachable | 47 | 50 years |
Business distribution by price for Postal Code WC2R - United Kingdom
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Postal Code WC2R CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code WC2R | 8,098 tn | 10.38 tn | 39,187.9 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Postal Code WC2R CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 8,098 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.38 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 39,187.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/26/19 | 7:42 PM | 3.3 | 35.7 km | 10,000 m | 3km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/28/07 | 12:18 AM | 4.6 | 91.8 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/95 | 11:20 AM | 3.3 | 98.1 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/16/92 | 5:22 PM | 3.4 | 99.3 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 12/26/86 | 12:50 PM | 3.4 | 93.6 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/85 | 9:40 AM | 3.3 | 58.5 km | 13,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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