Area guide

Living in WC2

Average price

£554,430

-2.2% in a year · +1.6% in 5 years

Area score

29/100

Poor · around WC2E 9JR

Crime

4463

reported a month within a mile of the centre

House prices over 10 years

London · UK House Price Index

20172026

What makes up the score

Crime4463 crimes a month within a mile

Flood riskLow flood risk

Schools0 good or outstanding schools nearby

Who lives here

Census 2021, neighbourhood around WC2E 9JR

Owners 14%Private renters 60%Social renters 26%

Schools nearby

The Royal Ballet School
City Lit
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
London School of Economics and Political Science

Figures for WC2E 9JR and its surroundings, updated 14 Nov 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right, police.uk, ONS and other Open Government Licence data.