Census 2021 puts Temple and Aldwych at 3,927 households with a median age of 35.1. The period conversion stock is renter-heavy, which is why 5% houses and 95% flats need different handling in WC2.
Owner-occupation runs at 28% in Temple and Aldwych, so alongside the 44% rental churn there is steady planned work — refurbishments, downsizes and probate clearances booked weeks ahead.
Temple and Aldwych substrates run to dot-and-dab plasterboard over blockwork in WC2, with metal stud partitions between rooms — which is what a 95% flat share across the ONS neighbourhood covering Temple and Aldwych actually produces. Nothing is drilled until the wall has been sounded, because in WC2, short screws that grip only the board and slowly lever it off the dabs — which is why Westminster City Council kerb rules get settled before the van is loaded is the mistake that costs a WC2 customer twice.
Two streets can behave very differently in Temple and Aldwych: barristers' chambers, King's College buildings and the crescent of Aldwych. The quote reflects the street the job is actually on. Temple and Aldwych sits inside the Congestion Charge zone as well as ULEZ, so both are itemised on the quote rather than absorbed into an hourly rate.
On access, embankment red route, Inns gate control and no loading on the Strand at peak times — one reason one technician and a van-mounted dip tank; two for commercial ranges or where a lift booking limits the time on site. Fitters travelling in use Temple (Circle, District).
