South Square - WC1R 5HP
Key Postcode Insights
WC1R 5HP is a residential postcode situated on South Square, London, WC1 with 5 addresses.
It ranks as the 297th largest and 653rd most expensive of the 953 postcodes in the WC1R area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 5 properties: 1 house, 3 flats and 1 other property.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £953,550
- 10 Year change
- down 10.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £4,485pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 35.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £906/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.6%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WC1R 5HP is a residential postcode situated on South Square, London, WC1 with 5 addresses.
It ranks as the 297th largest and 653rd most expensive of the 953 postcodes in the WC1R area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 5 properties: 1 house, 3 flats and 1 other property.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £953,550
- 10 Year change
- down 10.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £4,485pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 35.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £906/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.6%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin WC1R 5HP
- 2 South Square
Building | 2 Flats
- 3 South Square
Building | 2 Flats
Sales Market Trends
The current average value in the postcode is £953,550.
The WC1R 5HP Sales Market has decreased by 10.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -2.4% | £953,550 |
| June 2025 | 0.5% | £976,718 |
| June 2024 | -1.2% | £972,001 |
| June 2023 | -1.8% | £984,031 |
| June 2022 | 2.3% | £1,002,230 |
| June 2021 | -4.1% | £979,243 |
| June 2020 | 0.3% | £1,020,726 |
| June 2019 | -2.5% | £1,017,257 |
| June 2018 | -2.1% | £1,043,558 |
| June 2017 | 0.3% | £1,065,844 |
| June 2016 | 0.9% | £1,062,487 |
| June 2015 | 4.3% | £1,052,698 |
| June 2014 | 15.9% | £1,009,733 |
| June 2013 | 8% | £871,401 |
| June 2012 | 11.1% | £806,574 |
| June 2011 | 7.1% | £725,957 |
| June 2010 | 10.6% | £677,988 |
| June 2009 | -5.1% | £613,103 |
| June 2008 | 5.5% | £646,329 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £612,805 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £4,485.
The WC1R 5HP Rental Market has increased by 35.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 5.9% | £4,485pcm |
| June 2025 | 3.7% | £4,237pcm |
| June 2024 | 1.5% | £4,087pcm |
| June 2023 | 12.4% | £4,027pcm |
| June 2022 | 24.4% | £3,581pcm |
| June 2021 | -10.9% | £2,878pcm |
| June 2020 | -4.3% | £3,229pcm |
| June 2019 | 2.4% | £3,375pcm |
| June 2018 | 1% | £3,297pcm |
| June 2017 | -1.5% | £3,264pcm |
| June 2016 | -0.5% | £3,312pcm |
| June 2015 | 5.1% | £3,329pcm |
| June 2014 | 0.2% | £3,167pcm |
| June 2013 | -1% | £3,160pcm |
| June 2012 | 9.5% | £3,192pcm |
| June 2011 | 9.7% | £2,916pcm |
| June 2010 | 11.2% | £2,658pcm |
| June 2009 | -11.1% | £2,392pcm |
| June 2008 | 7.6% | £2,689pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £2,499pcm |
Nearby Postcodes
WC1R 5HP is the 297th largest and the 653rd most expensive postcode out of the 953 postcodes in the WC1R area.
- WC1R 5HT, South Square, London, WC1WC1R 5HT1 Addresses|20 m away
- WC1X 8PH, Gray's Inn Road, London, WC1WC1X 8PH2 Addresses|42 m away
- WC1V 6BX, High Holborn, London, WC1WC1V 6BX1 Addresses|43 m away
- WC1V 6BZ, High Holborn, London, WC1WC1V 6BZ1 Addresses|43 m away
- WC1R 5HH, South Square, London, WC1WC1R 5HH1 Addresses|50 m away
Property Types
- 2 period flats built between 1800 and 1911
- 2 mid-century flats built between 1936 and 1979
- 1 other address of unknown type
- period flat (2)
- mid-century flat (2)
- Unknown (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 2 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (1)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (1)
- No EPC (2)
Schools Nearby
- St Alban's Church of England Primary School200 m away
- Christopher Hatton Primary School400 m away
- St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School500 m away
- London Nautical, City of London Academy1.4 km away
- Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School1.6 km away
- Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ1.9 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WC1R 5HP is Chancery Lane station, which is 100 metres away.
- Chancery Lane|100 m away
- Farringdon|500 m away
- Holborn|600 m away
- City Thameslink|800 m away
