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WC1V

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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WC1V is the postcode district for LONDON, located in Greater London, London.

Avg price £4,719,833
1yr change ▼ 95.3%
Crime 269% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£4,719,833

▼ 95.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

1545% above national avg

Crime Rate

300.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

269% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

1 schools

Broadband Speed

361 Mbps

Property Prices in WC1V

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WC1V is £4,719,833, which is 261% above the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in WC1V cost 1544.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WC1V have fallen 95.3% 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 £8,967,683 0
Semi-detached £5,663,800 0
Terraced £4,719,833 0
Flat £683,125 4
All types £4,719,833 9

5-Year Price History

£315K £1896K £3477K £5058K £6639K 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in WC1V

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

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WC1V 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
170.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
27.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
18.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
115.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
618.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in WC1V

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WC1V has 1 school within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
University of the Arts London 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 WC1V are 361.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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361.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

90%

Superfast Coverage

90%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WC1V 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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WC1V — LONDON

Area Summary

WC1V (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£4,719,833, 1545% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 1 nearby school, and excellent broadband (361 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about WC1V LONDON

What is the average house price in WC1V LONDON?
The average house price in WC1V (LONDON) is £4,719,833, based on 9 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 1545% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 95.3% over the past year.
Is WC1V LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in WC1V 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 (170.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (115.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of WC1V LONDON?
The population of WC1V (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 WC1V?
The average broadband download speed in WC1V is 361 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 90% of premises, ultrafast to 90%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in WC1V LONDON?
There are 1 schools in or near WC1V. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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