London WC1N area guide
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Is London WC1N a good place to live?
In London (WC1N), recorded crime is 53% above the national average, homes sell for around £1,103,280 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 53% 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
£1,103,280
Population
18,658
Recorded crime
349.3
Schools
3
Broadband
97%
Flood risk
None
Flood risk in London WC1N
London WC1N has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~5,249 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 WC1N, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (9 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 WC1N (May 24–Apr 26, average 83/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 30
- One-person households
- 47%
- Households with children
- 15%
- Households
- 6,978
Owned 22% · Social rent 40% · Private rent 37%
Census 2021 (ONS), for WC1N.
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London WC1N: frequently asked questions
Is London WC1N a good place to live?
In London (WC1N), recorded crime is 53% above the national average, homes sell for around £1,103,280 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in London WC1N?
Recorded crime in London WC1N runs at 349.3 per 1,000 properties, 53% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London WC1N safe?
Crime in London WC1N is above the national average. Recorded crime in London WC1N runs at 349.3 per 1,000 properties, 53% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in London WC1N?
Homes in London WC1N sell for around £1,103,280 on average, based on 51 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is London WC1N at risk of flooding?
London WC1N has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~5,249 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
How many schools are there in London WC1N?
There are 3 schools in London WC1N (1 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in London WC1N any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in London WC1N, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is London WC1N a deprived area?
London WC1N sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).