Postcode WC2A 1LB 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 852.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in City of London is £101,800 per year. The nearest station is Chancery Lane located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, closest medium park is Lincoln's Inn Fields.
City of London has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,089 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
City of London has a very high crime rate, with approximately 852.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in City of London is £101,800 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 264 ft away from WC2A 1LB.
City of London near WC2A 1LB 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Chancery Lane | Central | Walking directions to Chancery Lane |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Temple | Circle, District | Walking directions to Temple |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | City Thameslink | Thameslink | Walking directions to City Thameslink |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lincoln's Inn Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Lincoln's Inn Fields |
| 0.2 mi | Lincoln's Inn | Small | Walking directions to Lincoln's Inn |
| 0.4 mi | Red Lion Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Red Lion Square Gardens |
Based on 6 recent sales, the median property price is £576,500 in Farringdon Without area, with individual transactions ranging from £420,000 up to £1,700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 6 | £576,500 |
10 year median price trend in Farringdon Without
In the WC2A 1LB postcode area, located within City of London, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WC2A 1LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 231,232 Strand, London, WC2R 1DA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | 323-324 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7PU | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 60 Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1AA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Amazon Fresh | 318 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7BN | Walking directions to Amazon Fresh |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 19-21 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6BS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.