Southampton Row - WC1B 5HJ
Key Postcode Insights
WC1B 5HJ is a residential postcode situated on Southampton Row, London, WC1 with 2 addresses.
It ranks as the 182nd largest and 837th most expensive of the 953 postcodes in the WC1B area.
The postcode contains a total of 2 properties: 2 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £2,031,771
- 10 Year change
- down 5.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £10,133pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 42.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £994/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.0%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WC1B 5HJ is a residential postcode situated on Southampton Row, London, WC1 with 2 addresses.
It ranks as the 182nd largest and 837th most expensive of the 953 postcodes in the WC1B area.
The postcode contains a total of 2 properties: 2 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £2,031,771
- 10 Year change
- down 5.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £10,133pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 42.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £994/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.0%/year/yr
Sales Market Trends
The current average value in the postcode is £2,031,771.
The WC1B 5HJ Sales Market has decreased by 5.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -4.1% | £2,031,771 |
| June 2025 | 1.8% | £2,118,322 |
| June 2024 | -0.2% | £2,081,840 |
| June 2023 | -2.4% | £2,085,874 |
| June 2022 | 4.6% | £2,136,796 |
| June 2021 | -2% | £2,043,594 |
| June 2020 | 1.6% | £2,085,190 |
| June 2019 | -2.1% | £2,053,050 |
| June 2018 | -1.3% | £2,096,295 |
| June 2017 | -1.1% | £2,123,525 |
| June 2016 | 1.9% | £2,147,907 |
| June 2015 | 4.1% | £2,107,900 |
| June 2014 | 15.2% | £2,025,040 |
| June 2013 | 6.5% | £1,757,892 |
| June 2012 | 9.3% | £1,650,313 |
| June 2011 | 8.5% | £1,510,131 |
| June 2010 | 15.1% | £1,391,362 |
| June 2009 | -4.9% | £1,209,120 |
| June 2008 | 4.8% | £1,271,979 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £1,213,315 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £10,133.
The WC1B 5HJ Rental Market has increased by 42.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4% | £10,133pcm |
| June 2025 | 5% | £9,743pcm |
| June 2024 | 2.6% | £9,281pcm |
| June 2023 | 11.8% | £9,049pcm |
| June 2022 | 27.1% | £8,095pcm |
| June 2021 | -8.9% | £6,368pcm |
| June 2020 | -3.2% | £6,993pcm |
| June 2019 | 2.8% | £7,222pcm |
| June 2018 | 1.9% | £7,023pcm |
| June 2017 | -2.9% | £6,894pcm |
| June 2016 | 0.4% | £7,099pcm |
| June 2015 | 5% | £7,068pcm |
| June 2014 | -0.4% | £6,734pcm |
| June 2013 | -2.4% | £6,760pcm |
| June 2012 | 7.7% | £6,925pcm |
| June 2011 | 11.2% | £6,431pcm |
| June 2010 | 15.7% | £5,784pcm |
| June 2009 | -10.9% | £5,001pcm |
| June 2008 | 7% | £5,611pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £5,245pcm |
Nearby Postcodes
WC1B 5HJ is the 182nd largest and the 837th most expensive postcode out of the 953 postcodes in the WC1B area.
- WC1A 2QD, Sicilian Avenue, London, WC1WC1A 2QD3 Addresses|0 m away
- WC1A 2EP, Vernon Place, London, WC1WC1A 2EP1 Address|10 m away
- WC1A 2QH, Sicilian Avenue, London, WC1WC1A 2QH9 Addresses|36 m away
- WC1A 2QR, Sicilian Avenue, London, WC1WC1A 2QR1 Address|36 m away
- WC1A 2QS, Sicilian Avenue, London, WC1WC1A 2QS2 Addresses|37 m away
Property Types
- 2 other addresses of unknown type
- Unknown (2)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 0 properties.
- The most common rating is no_epc_ratings.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (0)
- No EPC (2)
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 School300 m away
- St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School500 m away
- St Clement Danes CofE Primary School600 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 5HJ is Holborn station, which is 200 metres away.
- Holborn|200 m away
- Russell Square|500 m away
- Covent Garden|700 m away
- Tottenham Court Road|700 m away
