Southampton Row - WC1B 4ET
Key Postcode Insights
WC1B 4ET is a residential postcode situated on Southampton Row, London, WC1 with 5 addresses.
It ranks as the 317th largest and 289th 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 5 properties: 1 house and 4 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £838,179
- 10 Year change
- down 9.2%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £4,165pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 36.9%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £823/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.0%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WC1B 4ET is a residential postcode situated on Southampton Row, London, WC1 with 5 addresses.
It ranks as the 317th largest and 289th 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 5 properties: 1 house and 4 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £838,179
- 10 Year change
- down 9.2%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £4,165pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 36.9%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £823/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.0%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin WC1B 4ET
Sales Market Trends
The current average value in the postcode is £838,179.
The WC1B 4ET Sales Market has decreased by 9.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -2.5% | £838,179 |
| June 2025 | 1.2% | £859,676 |
| June 2024 | -1% | £849,456 |
| June 2023 | -2.4% | £858,075 |
| June 2022 | 2.7% | £878,742 |
| June 2021 | -3.8% | £855,632 |
| June 2020 | 0.5% | £889,122 |
| June 2019 | -2.8% | £884,910 |
| June 2018 | -1.6% | £910,792 |
| June 2017 | 0.3% | £925,339 |
| June 2016 | 1.1% | £922,637 |
| June 2015 | 4.6% | £912,531 |
| June 2014 | 15.5% | £872,153 |
| June 2013 | 7.7% | £755,078 |
| June 2012 | 10.8% | £701,299 |
| June 2011 | 7.6% | £632,908 |
| June 2010 | 11.5% | £588,463 |
| June 2009 | -5.3% | £527,812 |
| June 2008 | 5.1% | £557,396 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £530,383 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £4,165.
The WC1B 4ET Rental Market has increased by 36.9% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 5.7% | £4,165pcm |
| June 2025 | 3.8% | £3,942pcm |
| June 2024 | 1.7% | £3,796pcm |
| June 2023 | 12.4% | £3,731pcm |
| June 2022 | 24.8% | £3,320pcm |
| June 2021 | -10.5% | £2,659pcm |
| June 2020 | -4.1% | £2,971pcm |
| June 2019 | 2.1% | £3,099pcm |
| June 2018 | 1.2% | £3,034pcm |
| June 2017 | -1.5% | £2,996pcm |
| June 2016 | -0.6% | £3,042pcm |
| June 2015 | 5.4% | £3,059pcm |
| June 2014 | -0.1% | £2,903pcm |
| June 2013 | -1.3% | £2,906pcm |
| June 2012 | 9.7% | £2,944pcm |
| June 2011 | 9.8% | £2,685pcm |
| June 2010 | 12% | £2,446pcm |
| June 2009 | -10.8% | £2,184pcm |
| June 2008 | 7.8% | £2,448pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £2,272pcm |
Nearby Postcodes
WC1B 4ET is the 317th largest and the 289th most expensive postcode out of the 953 postcodes in the WC1B area.
- WC1B 4HA, Southampton Row, London, WC1WC1B 4HA25 Addresses|14 m away
- WC1B 4BJ, Southampton Row, London, WC1WC1B 4BJ10 Addresses|35 m away
- WC1B 4BP, Southampton Row, London, WC1WC1B 4BP8 Addresses|35 m away
- WC1B 4BS, Southampton Row, London, WC1WC1B 4BS8 Addresses|35 m away
- WC1B 4BL, Southampton Row, London, WC1WC1B 4BL1 Addresses|39 m away
Property Types
- 4 period flats built between 1800 and 1911
- 1 other address of unknown type
- period flat (4)
- Unknown (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 4 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (1)
- G (0)
- D (3)
- 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 School500 m away
- St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School500 m away
- St Clement Danes CofE Primary School800 m away
- Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ1.3 km away
- Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School1.6 km away
- Regent High School1.7 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WC1B 4ET is Russell Square station, which is 300 metres away.
- Russell Square|300 m away
- Holborn|400 m away
- Tottenham Court Road|600 m away
- Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line)|700 m away
