Living in WC1B, Camden
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WC1B in Camden. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Camden: £833,067, down 7.1% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider London average is £553,870.
What actually sold around WC1B
29 recorded home sales on the streets around central WC1B in the last 2 years, with a median of £630,000 and a range from £273,288 to £2,070,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 5 PIED BULL COURT GALEN PLACE, WC1A 2JR | flat-maisonette | £1,325,000 | 2026-03-19 |
| FLAT 15 MUSEUM MANSIONS, 63A GREAT RUSSELL STREET, WC1B 3BJ | flat-maisonette | £1,650,000 | 2026-01-14 |
| FLAT 8 HAMILTON HOUSE, 81 SOUTHAMPTON ROW, WC1B 4HA | flat-maisonette | £450,000 | 2025-11-24 |
| FLAT 5 70 GREAT RUSSELL STREET, WC1B 3BN | flat-maisonette | £750,000 | 2025-11-14 |
| FLAT 11 PIED BULL COURT GALEN PLACE, WC1A 2JR | flat-maisonette | £537,000 | 2025-11-07 |
| FLAT 23 RUSSELL CHAMBERS BURY PLACE, WC1A 2JU | flat-maisonette | £450,000 | 2025-10-23 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
216 schools within 3 miles , of which 96% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.4 mi |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Edith Neville Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| Winton Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| Richard Cobden Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
113 state primary and 31 state secondary schools within range, plus 46 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
46 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Alleyns Regents Park Prep, Charterhouse Square School, City Junior School, City of London School, City of London School for Girls, College Francais Bilingue De Londres and others.
All 46 fee-paying schools near WC1B, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
17 higher education institutions within 3 miles: Birkbeck College, City University, Courtauld Institute of Art, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, King's College London, London Business School and others.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 47.1% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 16.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.3% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 5.1% |
| Sales and customer service | 4.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
4786 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WC1B in 2026-06, most commonly other theft.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Camden's figures.
Common questions about WC1B
What is the average house price in WC1B?
The average sold price in Camden is £833,067 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in WC1B?
Prices in Camden are down 7.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WC1B?
The median of 29 recorded sales around central WC1B in the last 2 years is £630,000, ranging from £273,288 to £2,070,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WC1B?
216 schools sit within 3 miles of central WC1B, and 96% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WC1B?
4786 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WC1B in 2026-06, most commonly other theft (Police.uk).
Is WC1B at risk of flooding?
Central WC1B sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is WC1B a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 96% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £630,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 4786 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WC1B safe?
4786 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WC1B in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was other theft. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? WC1B or WC1A, WC1B or WC1E, WC1B or WC1N.
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