WC2R — LONDON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WC2R

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WC2R is £2,818,451, which is 116% above the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in WC2R cost 882.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WC2R have fallen 49.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£5,355,057	0
Semi-detached	£3,382,141	0
Terraced	£2,818,451	0
Flat	£1,713,184	32
All types	£2,818,451	42

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WC2R

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

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WC2R has a crime rate significantly 269% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in WC2R

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WC2R has 1 school within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Courtauld Institute of Art	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 WC2R are 202.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 71% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

202.0 Mbps

Avg Download

36.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

49%

Superfast Coverage

49%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WC2R 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

WC2R — LONDON

Area Summary

WC2R (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£2,818,451, 882% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 1 nearby school, and excellent broadband (202 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 WC2R?

The average house price in WC2R (LONDON) is £2,818,451, based on 42 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 882% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 49.2% over the past year.

Is WC2R a safe area to live?

Crime in WC2R 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 (178.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (109.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WC2R?

There are 1 schools in or near WC2R. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in WC2R?

Council tax in WC2R 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 WC2R?

The average broadband download speed in WC2R is 202 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 49% of premises, ultrafast to 49%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WC2R are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 11% of homes in WC2R are owner-occupied. 39% are privately rented and 28% are social housing. The total population is approximately 209,996.