Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the WC1B postcode area, covering London and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£1,564,740
Median price
£700,000
5-year trend
-17.3%
Total sales
678
The WC1B area has 67 individual postcodes with 678 registered sales. Prices are +294.3% above the national average, with the largest concentration in London. The five-year price movement is -17.3%.
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With an average of £1,564,740, the WC1B area sits in the premium price bracket, +294.3% above the national average. Premium pricing typically reflects location desirability, transport connectivity and local amenities. The dataset includes 678 recorded sales across 67 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in WC1B is -17.3%, below the national trend. This may indicate a buyers' market or local economic factors.
WC1B 5ER
£509,370 avg · 123 sales
WC1B 3AE
£769,237 avg · 69 sales
WC1B 3QA
£432,067 avg · 44 sales
WC1B 4HA
£397,677 avg · 42 sales
WC1B 3AA
£630,384 avg · 40 sales
WC1B 4HH
£489,930 avg · 38 sales
WC1B 3AD
£748,607 avg · 35 sales
WC1B 4BA
£656,554 avg · 35 sales
WC1B 3AH
£563,984 avg · 31 sales
This WC1B area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the WC1B postcode area is £1,564,740, based on 678 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is London.
Properties in WC1B average £1,564,740, which is +294.3% above the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£700,000) is 55.3% below the average (£1,564,740), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in WC1B have moved -17.3% over five years, which is below the national trend. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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