Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the WC2B postcode area, covering London and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£1,776,564
Median price
£647,500
5-year trend
+80.5%
Total sales
901
The WC2B area has 86 individual postcodes with 901 registered sales. Prices are +347.7% above the national average, with the largest concentration in London. The five-year price movement is +80.5%.
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With an average of £1,776,564, the WC2B area sits in the premium price bracket, +347.7% above the national average. Premium pricing typically reflects location desirability, transport connectivity and local amenities. The dataset includes 901 recorded sales across 86 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in WC2B is +80.5%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
WC2B 5EN
£503,489 avg · 90 sales
WC2B 4RL
£644,753 avg · 63 sales
WC2B 5EL
£1,648,345 avg · 55 sales
WC2B 4AY
£840,903 avg · 49 sales
WC2B 5SD
£343,629 avg · 39 sales
WC2B 5TA
£851,135 avg · 38 sales
WC2B 5EU
£282,011 avg · 37 sales
WC2B 5SF
£289,585 avg · 37 sales
WC2B 5QN
£952,496 avg · 35 sales
This WC2B 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 WC2B postcode area is £1,776,564, based on 901 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is London.
Properties in WC2B average £1,776,564, which is +347.7% above the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£647,500) is 63.6% below the average (£1,776,564), 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 WC2B have moved +80.5% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. 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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