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W1C

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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W1C encompasses LONDON and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £6,225,000
1yr change ▲ 0.0%
Crime 269% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£6,225,000

— 0.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

2069% above national avg

Crime Rate

300.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

269% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

0 schools

Broadband Speed

30 Mbps

Property Prices in W1C

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in W1C is £6,225,000, which is 376% above the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in W1C cost 2069.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in W1C have risen 0.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £11,827,500 0
Semi-detached £7,470,000 0
Terraced £6,225,000 0
Flat £4,233,000 0
All types £6,225,000 3

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in W1C

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, W1C has a crime rate significantly 269% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
162.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
25.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
36.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
106.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
714.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in W1C

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

School data for W1C is not currently available.

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0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

209,996

Population

62

Median Age

11%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
11.0%
Private rent
39.0%
Social rent
28.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in W1C are 30.0 Mbps, with 75% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 23% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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30.0 Mbps

Avg Download

5.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

9%

Superfast Coverage

4%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in W1C is collected by Westminster. The Band D rate is £914/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

W1

W1C — LONDON

Area Summary

W1C (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£6,225,000, 2069% above national average), and higher-than-average crime (269% above national average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Average

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Frequently Asked Questions about W1C LONDON

What is the average house price in W1C LONDON?
The average house price in W1C (LONDON) is £6,225,000, based on 3 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 2069% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 0.0% over the past year.
Is W1C LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in W1C is above the national average (300.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (162.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (106.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of W1C LONDON?
The population of W1C (LONDON) is approximately 209,996 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 11% of homes are owner-occupied, 39% are privately rented, and 28% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in W1C?
The average broadband download speed in W1C is 30 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 9% of premises, ultrafast to 4%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

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