London WC2E area guide
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Is London WC2E a good place to live?
In London (WC2E), recorded crime is 236% above the national average, homes sell for around £8,789,360 on average, there is 1 school in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is verylow, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 236% above average
- A Floodverylow 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
£8,789,360
Population
3,958
Recorded crime
766.5
Schools
1
Broadband
91%
Flood risk
VeryLow
Flood risk in London WC2E
London WC2E has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~1,821 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 WC2E, 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 (3 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in WC2E (May 24–Apr 26, average 133/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 37
- One-person households
- 58%
- Households with children
- 9%
- Households
- 2,158
Owned 17% · Social rent 35% · Private rent 47%
Census 2021 (ONS), for WC2E.
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London WC2E: frequently asked questions
Is London WC2E a good place to live?
In London (WC2E), recorded crime is 236% above the national average, homes sell for around £8,789,360 on average, there is 1 school in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is verylow, 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 WC2E?
Recorded crime in London WC2E runs at 766.5 per 1,000 properties, 236% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London WC2E safe?
Crime in London WC2E is above the national average. Recorded crime in London WC2E runs at 766.5 per 1,000 properties, 236% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in London WC2E?
Homes in London WC2E sell for around £8,789,360 on average, based on 19 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is London WC2E at risk of flooding?
London WC2E has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~1,821 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
How many schools are there in London WC2E?
There is 1 school in London WC2E (0 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is London WC2E a deprived area?
London WC2E sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).