WC2A postcode: what it's like to live there
The WC2A district covers Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South, City of Westminster, City and County of the City of London. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 4 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in WC2A
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 WC2A 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 Clement Danes CofE Primary School · WC2B 5SU · Outstanding in every area (2024) · Top 1% in England
- St Alban's Church of England Primary School · EC1N 7SD · Remains Good (2024) · Top 22% in England
- St Josephs Catholic Primary School · WC2B 5NA · Outstanding in every area (2025) · Top 35% in England
- St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School · WC1N 2NX · Outstanding (2024) · Top 15% in England
- Christopher Hatton Primary School · EC1R 4PQ · Outstanding (2022) · Top 5% in England
- St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School · EC1V 0EU · Good (2023) · Top 3% in England
Secondary schools nearby
- London Nautical, City of London Academy · SE1 9NA · Requires improvement (2023)
- Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School · N1 9QG · Outstanding in every area (2025) · Top 21% in England
- Haberdashers' Borough Academy · SE1 0EX · Good (2024) · Top 42% in England
- Oasis Academy South Bank · SE1 7HS · Outstanding (2024) · Top 19% in England
- Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ · NW1 1LY · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 29% in England
- Central Foundation Boys' School · EC2A 4SH · Outstanding in every area (2025) · Top 14% in England
GP surgeries in WC2A
- St Philips Medical Centre · WC2A 2AZ
Neighbourhoods in WC2A
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of WC2A | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South | 58% | £610k | Very high | 6 min |
| Strand, St James & Mayfair | 21% | £1.55m | Very high | 7 min |
| City of London | 19% | £745k | Very high | 10 min |
Questions
Where is the WC2A postcode?
WC2A covers 4 neighbourhoods in Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South, City of Westminster, City and County of the City of London, with 113 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in WC2A?
The typical home price across WC2A's neighbourhoods is £610k, against £300k for England.
How long is the commute from WC2A?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: London's West End 11 minutes; Reading 50 minutes; Milton Keynes 59 minutes.