London WC1E area guide
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Is London WC1E a good place to live?
In London (WC1E), recorded crime is 91% above the national average, homes sell for around £2,023,747 on average, there are 4 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).
- E Safetycrime 91% above average
- A Floodnone risk
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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
£2,023,747
Population
6,117
Recorded crime
435.2
Schools
4
Broadband
89%
Flood risk
None
Flood risk in London WC1E
London WC1E has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~2,162 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 sold price in WC1E, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (1 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in WC1E (Aug 24–Apr 26, average 54/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 29
- One-person households
- 54%
- Households with children
- 9%
- Households
- 2,283
Owned 27% · Social rent 27% · Private rent 45%
Census 2021 (ONS), for WC1E.
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London WC1E: frequently asked questions
Is London WC1E a good place to live?
In London (WC1E), recorded crime is 91% above the national average, homes sell for around £2,023,747 on average, there are 4 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 WC1E?
Recorded crime in London WC1E runs at 435.2 per 1,000 properties, 91% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London WC1E safe?
Crime in London WC1E is above the national average. Recorded crime in London WC1E runs at 435.2 per 1,000 properties, 91% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in London WC1E?
Homes in London WC1E sell for around £2,023,747 on average, based on 15 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is London WC1E at risk of flooding?
London WC1E has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~2,162 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
How many schools are there in London WC1E?
There are 4 schools in London WC1E (0 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is London WC1E a deprived area?
London WC1E sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).