WC2E area guide
House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the WC2E postcode district in Westminster. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.
UK House Price Index
Land Registry Price Paid
Street-level crime at the district centre
Ofsted rated, within one mile
What the data says about WC2E
Of 58 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in WC2E, band D is the most common, and 63.8% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.
Police recorded 27,921 crimes around the centre of WC2E in the six months to 2026-06, most often theft from the person (6868).
There are 2 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of WC2E in Westminster, including St Clement Danes CofE Primary School.
The district covers the St James's ward areas.
Sample of 58 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in WC2E, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.
Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-06.
Primary
- St Clement Danes CofE Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.2 mi
- St Josephs Catholic Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.3 mi
- Soho Parish CofE Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.5 mi
- St George the Martyr Church of England Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.8 mi
- St Alban's Church of England Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.8 mi
Secondary
- The Royal Ballet SchoolNot rated · 0.1 mi
- City LitNot rated · 0.2 mi
- Guildhouse SchoolNot rated · 0.4 mi
- Jeannine Manuel SchoolNot rated · 0.5 mi
- Odyssey House School - BloomsburyNot rated · 0.6 mi
St James's
Common questions about WC2E
What is the average house price in WC2E?
We do not currently have a published average for WC2E. Search a specific address for its own sale history and valuation context.
Is WC2E a safe area?
Police recorded 27,921 crimes near the centre of WC2E in the six months to 2026-06. The most common category was theft from the person with 6868 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.
What EPC rating do homes in WC2E usually have?
Band D is the most common rating in our sample of 58 certificates from WC2E, with 63.8% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.
What are the schools like near WC2E?
2 schools within a mile of the WC2E district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include The Royal Ballet School. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.
Where does this WC2E data come from?
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
A full report covers the energy certificate, sale history and valuation, council tax band and bill, flood and crime risk, schools, transport and neighbourhood data for a single property.
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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.