Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the WC1R postcode area, covering London and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£1,330,505
Median price
£465,000
5-year trend
+29.5%
Total sales
410
The WC1R area has 39 individual postcodes with 410 registered sales. Prices are +235.3% above the national average, with the largest concentration in London. The five-year price movement is +29.5%.
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With an average of £1,330,505, the WC1R area sits in the premium price bracket, +235.3% above the national average. Premium pricing typically reflects location desirability, transport connectivity and local amenities. The dataset includes 410 recorded sales across 39 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in WC1R is +29.5%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
WC1R 4PZ
£679,524 avg · 56 sales
WC1R 4SE
£274,601 avg · 34 sales
WC1R 4RH
£336,105 avg · 31 sales
WC1R 4PF
£296,066 avg · 29 sales
WC1R 4QG
£541,362 avg · 29 sales
WC1R 4PS
£2,057,768 avg · 27 sales
WC1R 4LL
£954,380 avg · 26 sales
WC1R 4AY
£538,605 avg · 19 sales
WC1R 4AP
£358,444 avg · 18 sales
This WC1R 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 WC1R postcode area is £1,330,505, based on 410 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is London.
Properties in WC1R average £1,330,505, which is +235.3% above the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£465,000) is 65.1% below the average (£1,330,505), 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 WC1R have moved +29.5% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. This trend is based on available data and should be considered alongside local factors.
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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