WC2B — LONDON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WC2B

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WC2B is £2,124,595, which is 62% above the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in WC2B cost 640.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WC2B have risen 154.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£4,036,731	0
Semi-detached	£2,549,514	0
Terraced	£2,124,595	0
Flat	£1,335,115	55
All types	£2,124,595	63

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WC2B

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

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WC2B has a crime rate significantly 269% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in WC2B

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WC2B has 3 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
St Josephs Catholic Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
City Lit	Post-16	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 WC2B are 315.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

315.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

79%

Superfast Coverage

78%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WC2B 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

WC2B — LONDON

Area Summary

WC2B (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£2,124,595, 640% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 3 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (315 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 WC2B?

The average house price in WC2B (LONDON) is £2,124,595, based on 63 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 640% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 154.1% over the past year.

Is WC2B a safe area to live?

Crime in WC2B 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 (183.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (124.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WC2B?

There are 3 schools in or near WC2B. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in WC2B?

Council tax in WC2B 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 WC2B?

The average broadband download speed in WC2B is 315 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 79% of premises, ultrafast to 78%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WC2B are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 11% of homes in WC2B are owner-occupied. 39% are privately rented and 28% are social housing. The total population is approximately 209,996.