Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the WC1E postcode area, covering London and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£780,268
Median price
£597,500
5-year trend
-6.3%
Total sales
628
The WC1E area has 50 individual postcodes with 628 registered sales. Prices are +96.6% above the national average, with the largest concentration in London. The five-year price movement is -6.3%.
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With an average of £780,268, the WC1E area sits in the premium price bracket, +96.6% above the national average. Premium pricing typically reflects location desirability, transport connectivity and local amenities. The dataset includes 628 recorded sales across 50 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in WC1E is -6.3%, below the national trend. This may indicate a buyers' market or local economic factors.
WC1E 6JP
£351,790 avg · 106 sales
WC1E 6AJ
£737,315 avg · 75 sales
WC1E 6JW
£327,848 avg · 71 sales
WC1E 7AU
£605,470 avg · 32 sales
WC1E 7AR
£751,020 avg · 25 sales
WC1E 7AZ
£675,808 avg · 24 sales
WC1E 7AT
£699,515 avg · 22 sales
WC1E 7AS
£521,724 avg · 21 sales
WC1E 7AY
£429,286 avg · 21 sales
This WC1E 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 WC1E postcode area is £780,268, based on 628 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is London.
Properties in WC1E average £780,268, which is +96.6% above the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£597,500) is 23.4% below the average (£780,268), 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 WC1E have moved -6.3% 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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