Strand - WC2R 1AB
Key Postcode Insights
WC2R 1AB is a residential postcode situated on Strand, London, WC2 with 195 addresses.
It ranks as the 597th largest and 374th most expensive of the 598 postcodes in the WC2R area. The most common property type is a modern flat built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 195 properties: 195 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £2,162,760
- 10 Year change
- down 14.9%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £7,293pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 27.6%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £1,890/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.0%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WC2R 1AB is a residential postcode situated on Strand, London, WC2 with 195 addresses.
It ranks as the 597th largest and 374th most expensive of the 598 postcodes in the WC2R area. The most common property type is a modern flat built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 195 properties: 195 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £2,162,760
- 10 Year change
- down 14.9%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £7,293pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 27.6%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £1,890/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.0%/year/yr
Explore Properties in WC2R 1AB
- Clement House
Modern Building | 28 Units
- Gladstone House
Modern Building | 29 Units
- Milford House
Modern Building | 54 Units
- Savoy House
Modern Building | 45 Units
- Wren House
Modern Building | 39 Units
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in WC2R 1AB sold for £1,180,000 on 10th December 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 1.3%.
The current average value in the postcode is £2,162,760.
The WC2R 1AB Sales Market has decreased by 14.9% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -3.2% | £2,162,760 |
| June 2025 | -7.8% | £2,233,392 |
| June 2024 | 0.2% | £2,422,986 |
| June 2023 | 1.6% | £2,418,846 |
| June 2022 | 1% | £2,380,682 |
| June 2021 | -1.2% | £2,357,129 |
| June 2020 | -0.5% | £2,385,478 |
| June 2019 | -0.5% | £2,396,639 |
| June 2018 | -5.7% | £2,408,551 |
| June 2017 | 0.6% | £2,554,223 |
| June 2016 | -2.5% | £2,540,190 |
| June 2015 | -1% | £2,604,346 |
| June 2014 | 22.7% | £2,630,685 |
| June 2013 | 3.5% | £2,144,749 |
| June 2012 | 15.3% | £2,071,825 |
| June 2011 | 5.3% | £1,796,476 |
| June 2010 | 10.1% | £1,705,501 |
| June 2009 | -3.2% | £1,549,252 |
| June 2008 | 17.3% | £1,600,768 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £1,364,685 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £7,293.
The WC2R 1AB Rental Market has increased by 27.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 5.5% | £7,293pcm |
| June 2025 | 2.3% | £6,913pcm |
| June 2024 | 0% | £6,760pcm |
| June 2023 | 9.4% | £6,761pcm |
| June 2022 | 19.4% | £6,181pcm |
| June 2021 | -8.8% | £5,177pcm |
| June 2020 | -3.8% | £5,680pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.4% | £5,902pcm |
| June 2018 | 3.4% | £5,819pcm |
| June 2017 | -1.6% | £5,628pcm |
| June 2016 | -0.5% | £5,718pcm |
| June 2015 | 0.1% | £5,749pcm |
| June 2014 | 3.2% | £5,743pcm |
| June 2013 | -3.4% | £5,565pcm |
| June 2012 | 6% | £5,764pcm |
| June 2011 | 14.2% | £5,439pcm |
| June 2010 | 13.1% | £4,764pcm |
| June 2009 | -14.5% | £4,213pcm |
| June 2008 | 7.5% | £4,928pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £4,584pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 10th December 2025 for £1,180,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 1.3%.
WC2R 1AB has had 3 sales since 1995, with 3 in the last three years and 1 in the last twelve months.
- Sold Dec 2025£1,180,000 | 2 Bed FlatApartment 103, Savoy House 190, Strand, London, WC2R 1ABApartment 103, Savoy House 190, Strand, London, WC2R 1AB
- Sold May 2025£1,850,000 | 2 Bed FlatApartment 160, Milford House 190, Strand, London, WC2R 1ABApartment 160, Milford House 190, Strand, London, WC2R 1AB
- Sold Mar 2025£7,500,000 | 3 Bed FlatApartment 96, Gladstone House 190, Strand, London, WC2R 1ABApartment 96, Gladstone House 190, Strand, London, WC2R 1AB
Nearby Postcodes
WC2R 1AB is the 597th largest and the 374th most expensive postcode out of the 598 postcodes in the WC2R area.
- WC2R 3LL, Milford Lane, London, WC2WC2R 3LL2 Addresses|46 m away
- WC2R 3AA, Essex Street, London, WC2WC2R 3AA2 Addresses|72 m away
- WC2R 3HU, Essex Street, London, WC2WC2R 3HU1 Address|76 m away
- WC2R 3DX, Arundel Street, London, WC2WC2R 3DX25 Addresses|78 m away
- WC2R 1DJ, Strand, London, WC2WC2R 1DJ1 Address|86 m away
Property Types
- 195 modern flats built after 1980
- modern flat (195)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 189 properties.
- The most common rating is B.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (184)
- F (0)
- C (5)
- G (0)
- D (0)
- No EPC (6)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jun 2019£79,171,786 | 5 Bed HouseDevereaux Court 215, Strand, London, WC2R 1APDevereaux Court 215, Strand, London, WC2R 1AP
- Sold Mar 2019£15,411,502 | 3 Bed Flat227-228, Strand, London, WC2R 1BE227-228, Strand, London, WC2R 1BE
- Sold Apr 2018£12,750,000 | 3 Bed FlatApartment 181, Milford House 190, Strand, London, WC2R 1ABApartment 181, Milford House 190, Strand, London, WC2R 1AB
Schools Nearby
- St Clement Danes CofE Primary School400 m away
- St Josephs Catholic Primary School700 m away
- St Alban's Church of England Primary School900 m away
- London Nautical, City of London Academy800 m away
- Oasis Academy South Bank1.6 km away
- Haberdashers' Borough Academy1.6 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WC2R 1AB is Temple station, which is 100 metres away.
- Temple|100 m away
- Chancery Lane|700 m away
- Holborn|700 m away
- Blackfriars|700 m away