London WC2E 8 area guide
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Is London WC2E 8 a good place to live?
In London (WC2E 8), recorded crime is 232% above the national average, homes sell for around £3,804,000 on average, 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 232% 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
£3,804,000
Population
3,958
Recorded crime
888.9
Broadband
94%
Flood risk
None
Flood risk in London WC2E 8
London WC2E 8 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~406 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 (1995–2025)
Annual average (mean) sold price in WC2E 8, 1995–2025. Latest £1,918,750. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in WC2E 8 (Jul 24–Apr 26, average 47/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 8.
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London WC2E 8: frequently asked questions
Is London WC2E 8 a good place to live?
In London (WC2E 8), recorded crime is 232% above the national average, homes sell for around £3,804,000 on average, 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 WC2E 8?
Recorded crime in London WC2E 8 runs at 888.9 per 1,000 properties, 232% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London WC2E 8 safe?
Crime in London WC2E 8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London WC2E 8 runs at 888.9 per 1,000 properties, 232% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in London WC2E 8?
Homes in London WC2E 8 sell for around £3,804,000 on average, based on 2 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is London WC2E 8 at risk of flooding?
London WC2E 8 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~406 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
Is London WC2E 8 a deprived area?
London WC2E 8 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).