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WC1X

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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WC1X covers LONDON in Greater London, London.

Avg price £1,302,181
1yr change ▼ 40.9%
Crime 269% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£1,302,181

▼ 40.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

354% 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

359 Mbps

Property Prices in WC1X

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WC1X is £1,302,181, broadly in line with the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in WC1X cost 353.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WC1X have fallen 40.9% 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 £2,474,144 0
Semi-detached £1,615,000 1
Terraced £1,736,353 17
Flat £1,016,794 286
All types £1,302,181 331

5-Year Price History

£843K £989K £1135K £1281K £1427K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in WC1X

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

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WC1X 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
110.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
23.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
17.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
100.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
288.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in WC1X

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WC1X has 1 school within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Capital City College Post-16 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 WC1X are 359.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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359.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

89%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WC1X 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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WC1X — LONDON

Area Summary

WC1X (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£1,302,181, 354% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 1 nearby school, and excellent broadband (359 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about WC1X LONDON

What is the average house price in WC1X LONDON?
The average house price in WC1X (LONDON) is £1,302,181, based on 331 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 354% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 40.9% over the past year.
Is WC1X LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in WC1X 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 (110.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (100.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of WC1X LONDON?
The population of WC1X (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 WC1X?
The average broadband download speed in WC1X is 359 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises, ultrafast to 89%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in WC1X LONDON?
There are 1 schools in or near WC1X. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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