WC2A — LONDON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WC2A

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WC2A is £2,871,553, which is 120% above the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in WC2A cost 900.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WC2A have fallen 12.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£5,455,951	0
Semi-detached	£3,445,864	0
Terraced	£2,871,553	0
Flat	£1,741,491	11
All types	£2,871,553	17

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WC2A

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

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WC2A has a crime rate significantly 269% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in WC2A

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WC2A has 1 school within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
London School of Economics and Political Science	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

209,996

Population

Median Age

11%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

11.0%

Private rent

39.0%

Social rent

28.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WC2A are 202.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 71% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

202.0 Mbps

Avg Download

36.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

49%

Superfast Coverage

49%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WC2A is collected by Westminster. The Band D rate is £914/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

WC2A — LONDON

Area Summary

WC2A (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£2,871,553, 901% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 1 nearby school, and excellent broadband (202 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 WC2A?

The average house price in WC2A (LONDON) is £2,871,553, based on 17 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 901% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 12.5% over the past year.

Is WC2A a safe area to live?

Crime in WC2A 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 (162.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (110.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WC2A?

There are 1 schools in or near WC2A. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in WC2A?

Council tax in WC2A is collected by Westminster. The Band D rate is £914 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WC2A?

The average broadband download speed in WC2A is 202 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 49% of premises, ultrafast to 49%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WC2A are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 11% of homes in WC2A are owner-occupied. 39% are privately rented and 28% are social housing. The total population is approximately 209,996.