WC2H — LONDON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WC2H

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WC2H is £3,611,890, which is 176% above the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in WC2H cost 1158.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WC2H have fallen 58.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£2,307,247	1
Semi-detached	£4,334,268	0
Terraced	£2,550,000	2
Flat	£982,504	57
All types	£3,611,890	91

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WC2H

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

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WC2H has a crime rate significantly 269% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in WC2H

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

School data for WC2H is not currently available.

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 WC2H are 274.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

274.0 Mbps

Avg Download

49.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

72%

Superfast Coverage

67%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WC2H 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

WC2H — LONDON

Area Summary

WC2H (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£3,611,890, 1158% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), and excellent broadband (274 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 WC2H?

The average house price in WC2H (LONDON) is £3,611,890, based on 91 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 1158% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 58.7% over the past year.

Is WC2H a safe area to live?

Crime in WC2H 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 (183.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (124.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WC2H?

There are 0 schools in or near WC2H. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in WC2H?

Council tax in WC2H 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 WC2H?

The average broadband download speed in WC2H is 274 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 72% of premises, ultrafast to 67%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WC2H are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 11% of homes in WC2H are owner-occupied. 39% are privately rented and 28% are social housing. The total population is approximately 209,996.