WC1A or WC1N?
Two neighbouring postcode districts compared on sold prices, energy, flood risk, crime and deprivation, all from the same official sources as every report on this site.
- Homes sell for about 35% less in WC1A than in WC1N.
- WC1N recorded fewer crimes in the same period, though busier places always record more.
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WC1A
Camden
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WC1N
Camden
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|---|---|---|
| Median home sale nearby | £475,000
from 28 sales |
£730,000
from 18 sales |
| Average sold price | £354,312 | — |
| Area price growth (YoY) | -7.1% (Camden) | -7.1% (Camden) |
| Dwelling type | Mid-floor flat | — |
| Floor area | 62 m² | — |
| Built | 1950–1966 | — |
| Energy rating | C | — |
| Heating cost (EPC est.) | £498/yr | — |
| Flood zone | Zone 1 (low probability) | Zone 1 (low probability) |
| Crime nearby | 4549 recorded | 4033 recorded |
| Deprivation decile | 3 of 10 | 3 of 10 |
Common questions
Is WC1A or WC1N cheaper?
WC1A is the cheaper of the two. Homes around WC1A sell for about £475,000 and around WC1N for about £730,000, from HM Land Registry records of what actually changed hands.
Which has less crime, WC1A or WC1N?
WC1N recorded fewer crimes in the same period (4549 in WC1A against 4033 in WC1N, Police.uk). Busier places record more, so read this alongside how built-up each area is rather than on its own.
Is WC1A or WC1N the more affluent area?
On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, WC1A sits in decile 3 of 10 and WC1N in decile 3, where 10 is the least deprived.
Should I buy in WC1A or WC1N?
That depends on what you need, and no dataset answers it. What this page gives you is the evidence side by side: what homes actually sell for, the energy ratings, the flood zone, recorded crime and deprivation, each traced to the body that published it.
A quick side-by-side snapshot only. Open each property's full report for the complete picture.