WC1A postcode: what it's like to live there
The WC1A district covers Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South, Clerkenwell. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 2 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in WC1A
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from WC1A at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- London's West End: 11 min by train, door to door
- Reading: 50 min by train, door to door
- Milton Keynes: 59 min by train, door to door
Primary schools nearby
- St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School · WC1N 2NX · Outstanding (2024) · Top 15% in England
- St Josephs Catholic Primary School · WC2B 5NA · Outstanding in every area (2025) · Top 35% in England
- Christopher Hatton Primary School · EC1R 4PQ · Outstanding (2022) · Top 5% in England
- St Alban's Church of England Primary School · EC1N 7SD · Remains Good (2024) · Top 22% in England
- St Clement Danes CofE Primary School · WC2B 5SU · Outstanding in every area (2024) · Top 1% in England
- Argyle Primary School · WC1H 9EG · Good (2022) · Top 8% in England
Secondary schools nearby
- Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ · NW1 1LY · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 29% in England
- Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School · N1 9QG · Outstanding in every area (2025) · Top 21% in England
- Regent High School · NW1 1RX · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 40% in England
- London Nautical, City of London Academy · SE1 9NA · Requires improvement (2023)
- The St Marylebone CofE School · W1U 5BA · Outstanding in every area (2025) · Top 8% in England
- City of London Academy Islington · N1 8PQ · Standards maintained (2025) · Bottom 43% in England
Fee-paying schools in WC1A
- Guildhouse School · WC1A 2RA · Inspected by ISI
Neighbourhoods in WC1A
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of WC1A | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South | 63% | £610k | Very high | 6 min |
| Clerkenwell | 37% | £742k | Very high | 3 min |
Questions
Where is the WC1A postcode?
WC1A covers 2 neighbourhoods in Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South, Clerkenwell, with 147 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in WC1A?
The typical home price across WC1A's neighbourhoods is £610k, against £300k for England.
How long is the commute from WC1A?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: London's West End 11 minutes; Reading 50 minutes; Milton Keynes 59 minutes.