Living in WC2B, Westminster
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WC2B in Westminster. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in City of Westminster: £854,198, down 25.4% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider London average is £553,870.
What actually sold around WC2B
20 recorded home sales on the streets around central WC2B in the last 2 years, with a median of £815,000 and a range from £330,000 to £4,000,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 25 19 BROAD COURT, WC2B 5QN | flat-maisonette | £805,000 | 2025-12-10 |
| APARTMENT 17 10 WILD STREET, WC2B 4RL | flat-maisonette | £1,550,000 | 2025-12-05 |
| FLAT 6.2 9 KEAN STREET, WC2B 4AY | flat-maisonette | £2,900,000 | 2025-10-03 |
| APARTMENT 2 145 DRURY LANE, WC2B 5TA | flat-maisonette | £700,000 | 2025-09-19 |
| APARTMENT 4 9 BROAD COURT, WC2B 5PY | flat-maisonette | £620,000 | 2025-07-29 |
| FLAT 26 STIRLING COURT TAVISTOCK STREET, WC2E 7NU | flat-maisonette | £600,000 | 2025-06-30 |
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
217 schools within 3 miles , of which 94% 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 | 0.6 mi |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.7 mi |
| Oasis Academy South Bank | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Primary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| Winton Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| Edith Neville Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
113 state primary and 32 state secondary schools within range, plus 44 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
44 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 44 fee-paying schools near WC2B, 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 | 30.9% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 21.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 19.3% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 8.1% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 6.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
4576 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WC2B 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 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Westminster's figures.
Common questions about WC2B
What is the average house price in WC2B?
The average sold price in City of Westminster is £854,198 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in WC2B?
Prices in City of Westminster are down 25.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WC2B?
The median of 20 recorded sales around central WC2B in the last 2 years is £815,000, ranging from £330,000 to £4,000,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WC2B?
217 schools sit within 3 miles of central WC2B, and 94% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WC2B?
4576 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WC2B in 2026-06, most commonly other theft (Police.uk).
Is WC2B at risk of flooding?
Central WC2B 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 WC2B a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 94% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £815,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 4576 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WC2B safe?
4576 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WC2B 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? WC2B or WC2R, WC2B or WC2E, WC2B or WC1V.
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