London WC1B area guide
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Is London WC1B a good place to live?
In London (WC1B), recorded crime is 146% above the national average, homes sell for around £8,048,393 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£8,048,393
Population
13,263
Recorded crime
560.5
Schools
2
Broadband
95%
Flood risk
None
Flood risk in London WC1B
London WC1B has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~1,719 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual average (mean) sold price in WC1B, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (1 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in WC1B (Aug 24–Apr 26, average 102/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 31
- One-person households
- 50%
- Households with children
- 12%
- Households
- 5,359
Owned 23% · Social rent 34% · Private rent 41%
Census 2021 (ONS), for WC1B.
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London WC1B: frequently asked questions
Is London WC1B a good place to live?
In London (WC1B), recorded crime is 146% above the national average, homes sell for around £8,048,393 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in London WC1B?
Recorded crime in London WC1B runs at 560.5 per 1,000 properties, 146% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London WC1B safe?
Crime in London WC1B is above the national average. Recorded crime in London WC1B runs at 560.5 per 1,000 properties, 146% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in London WC1B?
Homes in London WC1B sell for around £8,048,393 on average, based on 15 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is London WC1B at risk of flooding?
London WC1B has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~1,719 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
How many schools are there in London WC1B?
There are 2 schools in London WC1B (0 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is London WC1B a deprived area?
London WC1B sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).