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WC1H

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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WC1H encompasses LONDON and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £934,932
1yr change ▼ 34.7%
Crime 269% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£934,932

▼ 34.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

226% 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

370 Mbps

Property Prices in WC1H

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WC1H is £934,932, which is 28% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in WC1H cost 225.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WC1H have fallen 34.7% 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 £1,776,371 0
Semi-detached £1,121,918 0
Terraced £1,687,500 2
Flat £460,381 204
All types £934,932 217

5-Year Price History

£506K £745K £983K £1221K £1460K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in WC1H

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

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WC1H 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
133.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
25.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
18.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
112.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
442.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in WC1H

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WC1H has 2 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Argyle Primary School Primary Good mi
School of Oriental and African Studies Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

1

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 WC1H are 370.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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370.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

92%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WC1H 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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WC1H — LONDON

Area Summary

WC1H (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£934,932, 226% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 2 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (370 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about WC1H LONDON

What is the average house price in WC1H LONDON?
The average house price in WC1H (LONDON) is £934,932, based on 217 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 226% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 34.7% over the past year.
Is WC1H LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in WC1H 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 (133.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (112.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of WC1H LONDON?
The population of WC1H (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 WC1H?
The average broadband download speed in WC1H is 370 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 92%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in WC1H LONDON?
There are 2 schools in or near WC1H. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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