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WC2H

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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WC2H covers LONDON in Greater London, London.

Avg price £3,611,890
1yr change ▼ 58.7%
Crime 269% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£3,611,890

▼ 58.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

1158% above national avg

Crime Rate

300.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

269% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

0 schools

Broadband Speed

274 Mbps

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.

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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

£1863K £2524K £3185K £3846K £4507K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

209,996

Population

62

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.

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274.0 Mbps

Avg Download

49.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

72%

Superfast Coverage

67%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about WC2H LONDON

What is the average house price in WC2H LONDON?
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 LONDON 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 is the population of WC2H LONDON?
The population of WC2H (LONDON) is approximately 209,996 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 11% of homes are owner-occupied, 39% are privately rented, and 28% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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.

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