London WC2N area guide
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Is London WC2N a good place to live?
In London (WC2N), recorded crime is 839% above the national average, homes sell for around £3,408,752 on average, 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 839% 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
£3,408,752
Population
9,480
Recorded crime
2139.9
Broadband
94%
Flood risk
VeryLow
Flood risk in London WC2N
London WC2N has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~1,572 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 WC2N, 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 WC2N (May 24–Apr 26, average 350/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 34
- One-person households
- 50%
- Households with children
- 12%
- Households
- 4,465
Owned 24% · Social rent 28% · Private rent 47%
Census 2021 (ONS), for WC2N.
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London WC2N: frequently asked questions
Is London WC2N a good place to live?
In London (WC2N), recorded crime is 839% above the national average, homes sell for around £3,408,752 on average, 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 WC2N?
Recorded crime in London WC2N runs at 2139.9 per 1,000 properties, 839% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London WC2N safe?
Crime in London WC2N is above the national average. Recorded crime in London WC2N runs at 2139.9 per 1,000 properties, 839% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in London WC2N?
Homes in London WC2N sell for around £3,408,752 on average, based on 17 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is London WC2N at risk of flooding?
London WC2N has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~1,572 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
Is London WC2N a deprived area?
London WC2N sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).