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WC1N

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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WC1N encompasses LONDON and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £1,244,027
1yr change ▲ 13.1%
Crime 269% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£1,244,027

▲ 13.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

333% above national avg

Crime Rate

300.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

269% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

3 schools

Broadband Speed

382 Mbps

Property Prices in WC1N

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WC1N is £1,244,027, broadly in line with the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in WC1N cost 333.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WC1N have risen 13.1% 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 £2,363,651 0
Semi-detached £2,120,000 2
Terraced £2,715,000 14
Flat £813,383 87
All types £1,244,027 122

5-Year Price History

£1103K £1180K £1256K £1332K £1409K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in WC1N

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

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WC1N 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
165.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
28.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
20.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
125.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
574.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in WC1N

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WC1N has 3 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Thomas Coram Centre Nursery Not inspected mi
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Primary Outstanding mi
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH Other Not inspected mi

1

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 WC1N are 382.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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382.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

95%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WC1N 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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WC1N — LONDON

Area Summary

WC1N (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£1,244,027, 333% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 3 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (382 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about WC1N LONDON

What is the average house price in WC1N LONDON?
The average house price in WC1N (LONDON) is £1,244,027, based on 122 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 333% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 13.1% over the past year.
Is WC1N LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in WC1N 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 (165.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (125.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of WC1N LONDON?
The population of WC1N (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 WC1N?
The average broadband download speed in WC1N is 382 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 95%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in WC1N LONDON?
There are 3 schools in or near WC1N. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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