Southampton Row - WC1B 4AE
Key Postcode Insights
WC1B 4AE is a residential postcode situated on Southampton Row, London, WC1 with 2 addresses.
It ranks as the 179th largest and 423rd most expensive of the 953 postcodes in the WC1B area. The most common property type is a period flat built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 2 properties: 2 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £598,016
- 10 Year change
- down 12.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £3,179pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 32.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £979/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.4%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WC1B 4AE is a residential postcode situated on Southampton Row, London, WC1 with 2 addresses.
It ranks as the 179th largest and 423rd most expensive of the 953 postcodes in the WC1B area. The most common property type is a period flat built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 2 properties: 2 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £598,016
- 10 Year change
- down 12.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £3,179pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 32.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £979/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.4%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin WC1B 4AE
Sales Market Trends
The current average value in the postcode is £598,016.
The WC1B 4AE Sales Market has decreased by 12.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -3% | £598,016 |
| June 2025 | 0.2% | £616,555 |
| June 2024 | -1.4% | £615,199 |
| June 2023 | -2.3% | £624,042 |
| June 2022 | 1.1% | £638,603 |
| June 2021 | -3.5% | £631,527 |
| June 2020 | 0.3% | £654,327 |
| June 2019 | -2.3% | £652,622 |
| June 2018 | -2.7% | £667,689 |
| June 2017 | 0.4% | £686,520 |
| June 2016 | 0.4% | £683,723 |
| June 2015 | 4.1% | £680,741 |
| June 2014 | 16.5% | £653,630 |
| June 2013 | 7.2% | £561,265 |
| June 2012 | 10.5% | £523,342 |
| June 2011 | 5.9% | £473,403 |
| June 2010 | 10.5% | £446,898 |
| June 2009 | -5% | £404,612 |
| June 2008 | 5.4% | £425,952 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £404,043 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £3,179.
The WC1B 4AE Rental Market has increased by 32.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 5.2% | £3,179pcm |
| June 2025 | 3.4% | £3,022pcm |
| June 2024 | 1.3% | £2,923pcm |
| June 2023 | 11.9% | £2,885pcm |
| June 2022 | 22.9% | £2,579pcm |
| June 2021 | -10.3% | £2,097pcm |
| June 2020 | -4.4% | £2,339pcm |
| June 2019 | 2.6% | £2,447pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.4% | £2,384pcm |
| June 2017 | -1.4% | £2,375pcm |
| June 2016 | -1% | £2,408pcm |
| June 2015 | 5% | £2,433pcm |
| June 2014 | 0.7% | £2,317pcm |
| June 2013 | -1.7% | £2,300pcm |
| June 2012 | 8.9% | £2,341pcm |
| June 2011 | 8.5% | £2,149pcm |
| June 2010 | 11% | £1,980pcm |
| June 2009 | -10.9% | £1,783pcm |
| June 2008 | 7.6% | £2,003pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £1,862pcm |
Nearby Postcodes
WC1B 4AE is the 179th largest and the 423rd most expensive postcode out of the 953 postcodes in the WC1B area.
- WC1B 5HA, Southampton Row, London, WC1WC1B 5HA1 Addresses|46 m away
- WC1V 6JJ, High Holborn, London, WC1WC1V 6JJ3 Addresses|48 m away
- WC1V 6RD, High Holborn, London, WC1WC1V 6RD5 Addresses|48 m away
- WC1R 4AB, Catton Street, London, WC1WC1R 4AB1 Addresses|51 m away
- WC1V 6NY, Procter Street, London, WC1WC1V 6NY1 Addresses|65 m away
Property Types
- 1 period flat built between 1800 and 1911
- 1 other address of unknown type
- period flat (1)
- Unknown (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 1 property.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (1)
- No EPC (1)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Apr 2021£1,575,000 | 3 Bed FlatFlat 32, Cranfield House 97-107, Southampton Row, London, WC1B 4HHFlat 32, Cranfield House 97-107, Southampton Row, London, WC1B 4HH
- Sold Aug 2017£1,425,000 | 3 Bed FlatFlat 24, Ormonde Mansions 110A, Southampton Row, London, WC1B 4BSFlat 24, Ormonde Mansions 110A, Southampton Row, London, WC1B 4BS
- Sold May 2015£1,400,000 | 3 Bed FlatFlat 14, Bristol House, Southampton Row, London, WC1B 4BAFlat 14, Bristol House, Southampton Row, London, WC1B 4BA
Schools Nearby
- St Josephs Catholic Primary School200 m away
- St Clement Danes CofE Primary School500 m away
- St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School500 m away
- Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ1.5 km away
- London Nautical, City of London Academy1.6 km away
- Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School1.7 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WC1B 4AE is Holborn station, which is 100 metres away.
- Holborn|100 m away
- Russell Square|600 m away
- Covent Garden|600 m away
- Chancery Lane|600 m away
