Living in WC2E, Westminster
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WC2E 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 WC2E
17 recorded home sales on the streets around central WC2E in the last 2 years, with a median of £1,500,000 and a range from £525,000 to £4,090,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 18 HARLEQUIN COURT, 20 TAVISTOCK STREET, WC2E 7NZ | flat-maisonette | £1,300,000 | 2026-05-12 |
| FLAT 2 HARLEQUIN COURT, 20 TAVISTOCK STREET, WC2E 7NZ | flat-maisonette | £599,000 | 2026-03-11 |
| FLAT I 49 WELLINGTON STREET, WC2E 7BN | flat-maisonette | £1,390,000 | 2026-02-09 |
| FLAT 3 34 HENRIETTA STREET, WC2E 8NA | flat-maisonette | £4,050,000 | 2025-11-12 |
| FLAT 4 12 KING STREET, WC2E 8HN | flat-maisonette | £1,500,000 | 2025-10-03 |
| FLAT 21 HARLEQUIN COURT, 20 TAVISTOCK STREET, WC2E 7NZ | flat-maisonette | £980,000 | 2025-09-15 |
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
218 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 | 0.8 mi |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| Oasis Academy South Bank | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| The Grey Coat Hospital | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| Charles Dickens Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Primary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
115 state primary and 30 state secondary schools within range, plus 45 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
45 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Alleyns Regents Park Prep, Arco Academy, Charterhouse Square School, City Junior School, City of London School, City of London School for Girls and others.
All 45 fee-paying schools near WC2E, 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 | 32.9% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 22.4% |
| Associate professional and technical | 18.1% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 5.9% |
| Elementary occupations | 5.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
4577 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WC2E 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 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Westminster's figures.
Common questions about WC2E
What is the average house price in WC2E?
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 WC2E?
Prices in City of Westminster are down 25.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WC2E?
The median of 17 recorded sales around central WC2E in the last 2 years is £1,500,000, ranging from £525,000 to £4,090,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WC2E?
218 schools sit within 3 miles of central WC2E, and 94% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WC2E?
4577 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WC2E in 2026-06, most commonly other theft (Police.uk).
Is WC2E at risk of flooding?
Central WC2E 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 WC2E 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 £1,500,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 4577 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WC2E safe?
4577 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WC2E 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? WC2E or WC2H, WC2E or WC2R, WC2E or WC2B.
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