James Street - WC2E 8PA
Key Postcode Insights
WC2E 8PA is a residential postcode situated on James Street, London, WC2 with 8 addresses.
It ranks as the 360th largest and 382nd most expensive of the 598 postcodes in the WC2E area.
The postcode contains a total of 8 properties: 3 houses and 5 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £1,639,707
- 10 Year change
- down 14.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £6,452pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 27.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £1,433/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.7%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WC2E 8PA is a residential postcode situated on James Street, London, WC2 with 8 addresses.
It ranks as the 360th largest and 382nd most expensive of the 598 postcodes in the WC2E area.
The postcode contains a total of 8 properties: 3 houses and 5 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £1,639,707
- 10 Year change
- down 14.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £6,452pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 27.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £1,433/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.7%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin WC2E 8PA
Sales Market Trends
The current average value in the postcode is £1,639,707.
The WC2E 8PA Sales Market has decreased by 14.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -2.3% | £1,639,707 |
| June 2025 | -7.4% | £1,678,708 |
| June 2024 | 0.8% | £1,812,654 |
| June 2023 | 1.6% | £1,798,430 |
| June 2022 | 0.7% | £1,770,586 |
| June 2021 | -2.2% | £1,757,737 |
| June 2020 | 0.1% | £1,797,738 |
| June 2019 | 0% | £1,796,452 |
| June 2018 | -6.8% | £1,797,043 |
| June 2017 | 0.2% | £1,928,743 |
| June 2016 | -2.5% | £1,924,244 |
| June 2015 | 0.2% | £1,973,539 |
| June 2014 | 22.7% | £1,969,556 |
| June 2013 | 3.3% | £1,605,365 |
| June 2012 | 15.2% | £1,554,211 |
| June 2011 | 5.3% | £1,348,950 |
| June 2010 | 9.2% | £1,281,633 |
| June 2009 | -3.3% | £1,173,131 |
| June 2008 | 16.8% | £1,213,510 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £1,038,528 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £6,452.
The WC2E 8PA Rental Market has increased by 27.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 6.4% | £6,452pcm |
| June 2025 | 2.7% | £6,062pcm |
| June 2024 | 0.6% | £5,901pcm |
| June 2023 | 9.4% | £5,865pcm |
| June 2022 | 19.1% | £5,363pcm |
| June 2021 | -9.8% | £4,505pcm |
| June 2020 | -3.2% | £4,994pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.9% | £5,162pcm |
| June 2018 | 2.2% | £5,066pcm |
| June 2017 | -1.9% | £4,958pcm |
| June 2016 | -0.6% | £5,054pcm |
| June 2015 | 1.3% | £5,083pcm |
| June 2014 | 3.2% | £5,017pcm |
| June 2013 | -3.7% | £4,860pcm |
| June 2012 | 5.9% | £5,045pcm |
| June 2011 | 14.1% | £4,766pcm |
| June 2010 | 12.2% | £4,177pcm |
| June 2009 | -14.6% | £3,722pcm |
| June 2008 | 7.1% | £4,359pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £4,071pcm |
Nearby Postcodes
WC2E 8PA is the 360th largest and the 382nd most expensive postcode out of the 598 postcodes in the WC2E area.
- WC2E 9DH, Floral Street, London, WC2WC2E 9DH12 Addresses|33 m away
- WC2E 9HW, Floral Street, London, WC2WC2E 9HW4 Addresses|33 m away
- WC2E 8BH, James Street, London, WC2WC2E 8BH5 Addresses|38 m away
- WC2E 8BG, James Street, London, WC2WC2E 8BG1 Addresses|41 m away
- WC2E 8RA, The Market, London, WC2WC2E 8RA1 Addresses|47 m away
Property Types
- 8 other addresses of unknown type
- Unknown (8)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 3 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (3)
- G (0)
- D (0)
- No EPC (5)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Aug 2014£8,550,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 1, Tavistock House 12, James Street, London, WC2E 8BTFlat 1, Tavistock House 12, James Street, London, WC2E 8BT
- Sold Dec 2016£950,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 3, Tavistock House 12, James Street, London, WC2E 8BTFlat 3, Tavistock House 12, James Street, London, WC2E 8BT
- Sold Jul 2009£675,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 1, Tavistock House 12, James Street, London, WC2E 8BTFlat 1, Tavistock House 12, James Street, London, WC2E 8BT
Schools Nearby
- St Clement Danes CofE Primary School300 m away
- St Josephs Catholic Primary School400 m away
- Soho Parish CofE Primary School700 m away
- London Nautical, City of London Academy1.3 km away
- Oasis Academy South Bank1.8 km away
- Westminster City School1.9 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WC2E 8PA is Covent Garden station, which is 100 metres away.
- Covent Garden|100 m away
- Leicester Square|300 m away
- Charing Cross|500 m away
- London Charing Cross|500 m away
