WC2E — LONDON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WC2E

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WC2E is £1,836,146, which is 40% above the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in WC2E cost 539.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WC2E have fallen 7.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£3,488,677	0
Semi-detached	£2,203,375	0
Terraced	£1,836,146	0
Flat	£1,568,638	32
All types	£1,836,146	47

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WC2E

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

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WC2E has a crime rate significantly 269% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in WC2E

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WC2E has 1 school within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
The Royal Ballet School	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 WC2E are 320.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

320.0 Mbps

Avg Download

58.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

82%

Superfast Coverage

79%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WC2E 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

WC2E — LONDON

Area Summary

WC2E (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£1,836,146, 540% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 1 nearby school, and excellent broadband (320 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 WC2E?

The average house price in WC2E (LONDON) is £1,836,146, based on 47 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 540% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 7.5% over the past year.

Is WC2E a safe area to live?

Crime in WC2E 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 (185.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (117.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WC2E?

There are 1 schools in or near WC2E. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in WC2E?

Council tax in WC2E 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 WC2E?

The average broadband download speed in WC2E is 320 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 82% of premises, ultrafast to 79%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WC2E are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 11% of homes in WC2E are owner-occupied. 39% are privately rented and 28% are social housing. The total population is approximately 209,996.