Analysis of recent property sales -- official HM Land Registry data
The average house price in WC2B (WC2B 4AY) is £35,251,925, based on 24 transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. The median price is £826,250, giving a price range from £416,000 to £793,020,000.
| Date | Price | Type | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-16 | £870,000 | F | 83.0 m² |
| 2026-01-16 | £1,610,000 | O | — |
| 2026-01-09 | £725,000 | F | 60.0 m² |
| 2025-12-19 | £822,500 | F | 103.0 m² |
| 2025-12-10 | £1,180,000 | F | 62.0 m² |
Standard residential rates for primary residence. Does not include surcharges for additional properties or non-UK residents.
Market Overview: WC2B
Prices in WC2B span a notably wide range, from £416k at the lower end to £793.02m at the top of the 24-sale sample — a signal that the local housing stock is mixed rather than homogeneous.
The local market is dominated by flats, which made up 79% of all sales in the sample, while other property types accounted for 21%. That flats-heavy composition is typical of central and inner-London postcodes where purpose-built blocks and converted period buildings dominate.
For buyers and sellers in WC2B 4AY, the wide dispersion means averages are a weak guide — comparable sales matched on property type, floor area and condition will produce a far tighter estimate. On the rental side, the estimated gross yield on a median-priced property here is around 2.6%, based on ONS regional rents.