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WC1B

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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WC1B encompasses LONDON and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £1,537,158
1yr change ▼ 63.0%
Crime 269% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£1,537,158

▼ 63.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

436% above national avg

Crime Rate

300.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

269% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

2 schools

Broadband Speed

377 Mbps

Property Prices in WC1B

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WC1B is £1,537,158, which is 18% above the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in WC1B cost 435.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WC1B have fallen 63.0% 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 £2,920,600 0
Semi-detached £1,844,590 0
Terraced £1,477,948 2
Flat £845,272 45
All types £1,537,158 57

5-Year Price History

£1072K £1530K £1987K £2445K £2902K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in WC1B

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

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WC1B 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
185.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
29.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
29.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
133.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
765.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in WC1B

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WC1B has 2 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Jeannine Manuel School Other Not inspected mi
Odyssey House School - Bloomsbury Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

216,943

Population

62

Median Age

14%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
14.0%
Private rent
33.0%
Social rent
34.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WC1B are 377.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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377.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

94%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WC1B is collected by Camden. The Band D rate is £1,900/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

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WC1B — LONDON

Area Summary

WC1B (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£1,537,158, 436% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 2 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (377 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about WC1B LONDON

What is the average house price in WC1B LONDON?
The average house price in WC1B (LONDON) is £1,537,158, based on 57 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 436% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 63.0% over the past year.
Is WC1B LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in WC1B 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 (185.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (133.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of WC1B LONDON?
The population of WC1B (LONDON) is approximately 216,943 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 14% of homes are owner-occupied, 33% are privately rented, and 34% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in WC1B?
The average broadband download speed in WC1B is 377 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 94%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in WC1B LONDON?
There are 2 schools in or near WC1B. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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