Side-by-side comparison of WC1R London and WC2B London covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
WC2B is the more affordable option at £857,500 median vs £925,000 in WC1R. WC2B has lower recorded crime (1,518 vs 1,779 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | WC1R London | WC2B London |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £925,000 | £857,500 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,208 | £2,208 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,779 | 1,518 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 87.7 | 80.1 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| EPC Median Score | 72.0 | 73.0 |
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.