Side-by-side comparison of WC1B London and WC1R London covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
WC1B is the more affordable option at £750,000 median vs £925,000 in WC1R. WC1R has lower recorded crime (1,779 vs 1,861 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | WC1B London | WC1R London |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £750,000 | £925,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,208 | £2,208 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,861 | 1,779 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 84.3 | 87.7 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| EPC Median Score | 69.0 | 72.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.