WC1E — LONDON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WC1E

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WC1E is £2,134,725, which is 63% above the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in WC1E cost 643.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WC1E have fallen 74.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£4,055,978	0
Semi-detached	£2,561,670	0
Terraced	£1,750,000	2
Flat	£972,081	27
All types	£2,134,725	32

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WC1E

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

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WC1E has a crime rate significantly 269% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

181.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

29.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

32.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

133.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

780.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in WC1E

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WC1E has 4 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
University College London	Other	Not inspected	mi
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine	Other	Not inspected	mi
University of London	Other	Not inspected	mi
Birkbeck College	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

216,943

Population

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 WC1E are 345.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

345.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

85%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WC1E 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

WC1E — LONDON

Area Summary

WC1E (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£2,134,725, 644% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 4 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (345 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WC1E?

The average house price in WC1E (LONDON) is £2,134,725, based on 32 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 644% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 74.1% over the past year.

Is WC1E a safe area to live?

Crime in WC1E 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 (181.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (133.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WC1E?

There are 4 schools in or near WC1E. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in WC1E?

Council tax in WC1E is collected by Camden. The Band D rate is £1,900 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WC1E?

The average broadband download speed in WC1E is 345 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises, ultrafast to 85%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WC1E are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 14% of homes in WC1E are owner-occupied. 33% are privately rented and 34% are social housing. The total population is approximately 216,943.