Postcode WC2A 1AL is located in a major urban area, within the Farringdon Without ward of City of London in the London region, and forms part of the City of London area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 915.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 7.1× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in City of London is £91,506 per year. The nearest station is Chancery Lane, about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Lincoln's Inn Fields.
City of London has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,966 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.
City of London has a very high crime rate, with approximately 915.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in City of London is £91,506 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 223 ft away from WC2A 1AL.
City of London near WC2A 1AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chancery Lane located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Chancery Lane | Central | Walking directions to Chancery Lane |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Farringdon | Circle, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Thameslink | Walking directions to Farringdon |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Holborn | Central, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Holborn |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lincoln's Inn Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Lincoln's Inn Fields |
| 0.1 mi | Lincoln's Inn | Small | Walking directions to Lincoln's Inn |
| 0.5 mi | Bloomsbury Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Bloomsbury Square Gardens |
Based on 7 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £969 per square foot) in Farringdon Without area, with individual transactions ranging from £425,000 up to £725,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 7 | £500,000 | £969 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £550,000 |
| 2017 | £730,000 |
| 2018 | £976,500 |
| 2019 | £865,000 |
| 2020 | £604,250 |
| 2021 | £517,500 |
| 2022 | £575,000 |
| 2023 | £710,000 |
| 2024 | £615,000 |
| 2025 | £635,000 |
| 2026 | £565,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,111 |
| 2017 | £1,239 |
| 2018 | £1,739 |
| 2019 | £1,251 |
| 2020 | £1,305 |
| 2021 | £997 |
| 2022 | £1,271 |
| 2023 | £1,084 |
| 2024 | £1,069 |
| 2025 | £975 |
| 2026 | £993 |
There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WC2A 1AL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2025 | Strongroom 4 & 6, London Silver Vaults, Chancery House, 53 - 64, Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1QU | Other | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 23 Sept 2025 | Flat 14, 35, Furnival Street, London, EC4A 1JQ | Flats | Leasehold | £425,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | Flat 604, 7, High Holborn, London, WC1V 6DR | Flats | Leasehold | £763,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | Flat 311, 7, High Holborn, London, WC1V 6DR | Flats | Leasehold | £715,000 | |
| 01 Sept 2025 | Flat 309, 7, High Holborn, London, WC1V 6DR | Flats | Leasehold | £1,200,000 |
In the WC2A 1AL postcode area, located within City of London, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WC2A 1AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | 323-324 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7PU | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 19-21 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6BS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Amazon Fresh | 318 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7BN | Walking directions to Amazon Fresh |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 60 Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1AA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 123 Holborn, London, EC1N 2TD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for City of London district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WC2A 1AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Charles Edward Lord
Farringdon Without - Elected 20 Mar 2025
George Christopher Abrahams
Farringdon Without - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Greg Lawrence
Farringdon Without - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Oliver Matthew Sells
Farringdon Without - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Paul Nicholas Martinelli
Farringdon Without - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Ruby Sayed
Farringdon Without - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Stuart Peter James Thompson
Farringdon Without - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Suzanne Doreen Ornsby
Farringdon Without - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Wendy Mead
Farringdon Without - Elected 20 Mar 2025
William Upton
Farringdon Without - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Rachel Blake
Cities of London and Westminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WC2A 1AL records about 916 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are other theft, shoplifting and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around WC2A 1AL in City of London is £500,000 (about £969 per square foot) based on 7 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to WC2A 1AL, including City Junior School (Good), St Alban's Church of England Primary School (Good) and University of the Arts London (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WC2A 1AL is Chancery Lane in TfL zone 1, about 129 m away, serving the Central line.
WC2A 1AL scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,966 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering WC2A 1AL is Rachel Blake (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 10 local councillors, including Charles Edward Lord (Temple and Farringdon Together), George Christopher Abrahams (Temple and Farringdon Together) and Greg Lawrence (Temple and Farringdon Together).