WC1E

UK postcode district

Updated September 2026

District overview

Postcode units
292
Current units
108
Coordinate coverage
100%
Electoral wards
5

Coverage context

Countries represented
England
English regions represented
London
Local authority codes
3
Terminated postcode units
184

Postcode sectors in WC1E

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2 sectors

Property

Across this district

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631 recorded sales at this postcode
Address Date Price
76, Ridgmount Gardens, London, WC1E 7AX 12 June 2026 £930,000
7, Flat 40, Huntley Street, London, WC1E 6AJ 26 February 2026 £770,000
Gower Mews Mansions, Flat 9, Gower Mews, London, WC1E 6HR 17 February 2026 £715,000

Schools

Across this district

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Open schools
4
Primary
0
Secondary
0

Census 2021

Population and age profile

WC1E usual residents
1,721
Age-profile population
1,708

Age bands in WC1E

Postcode district
Age 0 to 14
6.1%

105 residents

Age 15 to 24
36.3%

620 residents

Age 25 to 44
30.9%

528 residents

Age 45 to 64
16.4%

280 residents

Age 65 and over
10.2%

175 residents

How to read these estimates
The standard postcode headcounts and the commissioned age table are separate ONS outputs. Small counts are disclosure-controlled, and totals can differ slightly between tables. Coverage is England and Wales only.

Census Day: 21 March 2021. Sources: ONS/Nomis P001-P004 and ONS CT21_0228. Age table version 2024-04-08.

Fixed broadband coverage

The median Ofcom availability percentage across 97 current postcode units in this district. Each postcode is weighted equally, not by premises.

Superfast, 30 Mbit/s+
100%
Ultrafast, 100 Mbit/s+
100%
Ultrafast, 300 Mbit/s+
100%
Gigabit-capable
100%
Unable to receive decent fixed or FWA broadband
0%
Next Generation Access
100%
Decent broadband available from fixed wireless
0%

94 postcode units had 100% superfast coverage, 87 had 100% gigabit-capable coverage, and 0 had at least some premises without decent fixed or fixed-wireless access.

Coverage is a modelled postcode-level snapshot, not a speed test or a guarantee for a named property. Check availability with providers before making a decision. Ofcom does not publish postcode-level full-fibre coverage in this release for commercial-confidentiality reasons.

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations Spring 2026, version 2026-01-v2. Contains Ofcom data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Planning applications

Applications mapped to this postcode district by the nearest current postcode point.

Available records
874
Records since 17 September 2020
216
Latest available record date
4 September 2025
London Borough of Camden
Partial beta coverage
This beta dataset covers only Adur, Camden, Doncaster and Worthing and is not a complete national planning register. Doncaster records have no published coordinates, so they cannot be matched to local reports.

Latest available applications

  1. 2025/3399/P Date not supplied

    Alterations to the east and west courtyards and the footpaths including creation of dropped kerbs and changes to pavement levels and steps and installation of bench seats to retaining walls.

    University Of London Senate House Malet Street London WC1E 7HU

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  2. 2025/3038/P Date not supplied

    Erection of a rooftop pavilion at eighth floor level and extension of the existing core to provide access to the new eighth floor together with external alterations at ground level to the Alfred Place elevation and a new terrace to the rear at first floor level.

    Whittington House 19-30 Alfred Place London WC1E 7EA

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  3. 2025/3216/L Date not supplied

    The repair of the south aisle roof.

    University Church Of Christ The King Gordon Square London Camden WC1H 0AG

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  4. 2025/3319/P Date not supplied

    Partial details of signage (condition 5) of Planning Permissions ref. 2025/0958/P dated 27/05/2025 (for: Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans), Condition 6 (landscaping) and Condition 13 (Biodiversity Net Gain) of planning permission ref. 2024/3177/P dated 29/11/2024 (for: Refurbishment and improvement works to Wilkins Building, including the creation of new openings and replacement of glazing in the Cloisters and adjacent rooms, works for the installation of a new staircase and accessible lift, installation of plant at roof level, landscaping of the Main Quadrangle, introduction of sloped access to buildings, replacement of rooflights for the Slade Building, waterproofing works to Chadwick Building, and associated works) NAMELY, retention of 3no trees, changes to design of planters, reconfiguration of dry risers, relocation of lighting and relocation of disabled parking.

    Main Quadrangle and Wilkins Building Gower Street London WC1E 6BT

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  5. 2025/3337/P Date not supplied

    Installation of new and replacement plant at roof level including an air handling unit, condensers, a new maintenance walkway and associated works

    UCL Medawar Building Gower Street London WC1E 6BT

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  6. 2025/3317/06BGP Date not supplied

    Details of Condition 13 Part A (Biodiversity Gain Plan and Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan) of planning permission ref 2025/0958/P dated 27/05/2025 (for: Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans), Condition 6 (landscaping) and Condition 13 (Biodiversity Net Gain) of planning permission ref. 2024/3177/P dated 29/11/2024 (for: Refurbishment and improvement works to Wilkins Building, including the creation of new openings and replacement of glazing in the Cloisters and adjacent rooms, works for the installation of a new staircase and accessible lift, installation of plant at roof level, landscaping of the Main Quadrangle, introduction of sloped access to buildings, replacement of rooflights for the Slade Building, waterproofing works to Chadwick Building, and associated works) NAMELY, retention of 3no trees, changes to design of planters, reconfiguration of dry risers, relocation of lighting and relocation of disabled parking)

    UCL Main Quadrangle Gower Street London WC1E 6BT

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  7. 2025/3281/P Date not supplied

    Upgrades to the ground floor office entrance facing onto Capper Street, through modifications to existing door and window openings

    2-10 Shropshire House Capper Street London Camden WC1E 6JA

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  8. 2025/3280/P Date not supplied

    Conversion of part of the existing flat roof to a terrace space, enabled by the extension of the existing cores.

    2-10 Shropshire House Capper Street London Camden WC1E 6JA

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  9. 2025/3243/L Date not supplied

    Creation of gravel footpaths within the Senate House gardens along Malet Street. General cleaning of the facades of Senate House and Stewart House.

    Senate House University Of London Malet Street London WC1E 7HU

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  10. 2025/2755/L Date not supplied

    Partial demolition of the internal wall between the front and back rooms at ground floor to increase the width and height of the existing doorway, and the insertion of a modern double door.

    1 Gower Street London WC1E 6HD

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  11. 2021/4679/L Date not supplied

    Partial demolition of boundary wall parapet and flat roof (rear roof level); erection of one storey roof extension connected with extension above Telephone Exchange (rear section only, existing pitched roof at front to be retained); windows to be replaced to match existing style; with double glazed units; alterations to ground floor rear upstand; portal openings in party wall to be created (to connect to Telephone Exchange internally); and various other internal and external works.

    Minerva House & Telephone Exchange 1-4 North Crescent and 5 North Crescent London WC1E 7PH

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  12. 2021/3704/P Date not supplied

    Demolition of existing mansard; refurbishment and reconfiguration of the existing buildings; including the erection of a part 2 and part 3-storey extension with plant equipment above; demolition works associated with internal and external alterations to provide additional office accommodation; landscaping works and other associated works.

    Minerva House and Telephone Exchange 1-4 North Crescent and 5 North Crescent London WC1E 7PH

    London Borough of Camden Registered

Source: MHCLG Planning Data, snapshot 2025-09-17, version 2025-09-17-beta. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Record dates use the submitted date where published, otherwise the decision date.

NHS ODS

GP practices

2

in this district

  • GOWER STREET PRACTICE

    20 GOWER STREET, LONDON, WC1E 6DP

    ODS code F83005

  • RIDGMOUNT PRACTICE

    8 RIDGMOUNT STREET, LONDON, WC1E 7AA

    ODS code F83043

Organisation records, not service availability
These are records marked active in NHS England's Organisation Data Service for England and Wales. Branch surgeries, pharmacies, dentists and hospitals are not included. They do not confirm patient registration, services, opening hours, appointments or care quality. Distances are straight-line from the postcode point.

Source acquired on 2026-09-03. Contains information from NHS England, licenced under the current version of the Open Government Licence.

Evidence in context

A factual reading of the data in this report's scope. It is not a location score or a recommendation.

Property market

Recorded sales

The five-year median is £840,000 from 69 recorded sales in WC1E. This is a recorded-sale statistic, not a current valuation.

The latest UK House Price Index average for Camden is £833,067 in June 2026, down 7.1% year on year.

Schools

Published establishments

4 open schools are in scope, including 0 primary and 0 secondary schools.

Counts describe active establishment records. They do not assess admissions, catchments or quality.