WC2N — LONDON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WC2N

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WC2N is £2,696,181, which is 106% above the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in WC2N cost 839.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WC2N have fallen 60.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£5,122,744	0
Semi-detached	£3,235,417	0
Terraced	£3,589,194	5
Flat	£1,408,280	21
All types	£2,696,181	36

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WC2N

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

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WC2N has a crime rate significantly 269% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in WC2N

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

School data for WC2N 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 WC2N are 334.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

334.0 Mbps

Avg Download

60.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

83%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WC2N 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

WC2N — LONDON

Area Summary

WC2N (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£2,696,181, 839% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), and excellent broadband (334 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 WC2N?

The average house price in WC2N (LONDON) is £2,696,181, based on 36 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 839% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 60.4% over the past year.

Is WC2N a safe area to live?

Crime in WC2N 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 (181.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (120.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WC2N?

There are 0 schools in or near WC2N. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in WC2N?

Council tax in WC2N 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 WC2N?

The average broadband download speed in WC2N is 334 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 83% of premises, ultrafast to 83%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WC2N are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 11% of homes in WC2N are owner-occupied. 39% are privately rented and 28% are social housing. The total population is approximately 209,996.