WC2B Area Report

Crime Statistics

Higher crime levels, significantly influenced by nearby retail/commercial areas.

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Westminster)

Westminster has roughly average deprivation compared to the rest of England.

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Westminster (the HPI is only published at LAD level). WC2B spans 3 local authorities; Westminster is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the WC2B-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

Average Price by Type

24-Month Price Trend

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

Breakdown of all 8 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

Source: TfL API & National Rail

Price Trends

Momentum for Westminster. For the headline WC2B median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Sales and planning applications at this postcode, most recent first.

1. Sept 2025 · PLANNING
   Internal plastic film graphics will be applied to 53 glass panes across both telephone boxes. Three sides of each box will feature graphics.
   Final Decision2025/1532/A
2. Sept 2025 · PLANNING
   Internal plastic film graphics will be applied to 53 glass panes across both telephone boxes. Three sides of each box will feature graphics.
   Final Decision2025/2400/L
3. Aug 2025 · PLANNING
   Variation of Condition 5 (Opening Hours) of planning permission 2025/0576/P dated 01/07/2025 for Variation of Condition 6 (primary cooking) of planning permission 2024/2698/P dated 27/08/2024 for Change of use of ground floor unit from an escape room (Sui Generis) to a cafe (Class E), namely to amend the wording.
   Final Decision2025/1193/P
4. Aug 2025 · PLANNING
   Replacement of main entrance door.
   Final Decision2025/2835/P
5. Jul 2025 · PLANNING
   Details to discharge Conditions 4 (bar details) of listed building consent 2022/3009/L dated 6/12/24 for 'refurbishment works and alterations to the interior of the building at all levels, replacement dormer window to match existing'.
   Final Decision2025/2379/L
6. Jul 2025 · PLANNING
   Replacement of all existing single-glazed timber framed windows with double-glazed timber units to match existing.
   Final Decision2025/2591/P
7. Jul 2025 · PLANNING
   Alterations to shopfront fenestration on Drury Lane and Stukely St elevations. Installation of 3 AC units within enclosure on rooftop.
   Final Decision2025/0843/P
8. Jul 2025 · PLANNING
   Details pursuant to Condition 3 (Materials Details) of planning permission ref. 2023/2245/P (dated 10/07/2024) for 'Demolition of existing fourth floor, replacement of fourth floor and erection of an additional storey to the building, ground floor alterations including new entrances, single storey extension to the rear, removal of existing external fire escape stair to the rear, reconfiguration of existing external plant equipment and introduction of additional plant at roof level, including associated works'.
   Final Decision2025/2513/P
9. Jul 2025 · PLANNING
   Erection of a two storey extension forming a new step free entrance at street level; works to car parking area and addition of new floor to create 55 new hotel bedrooms at levels 1&2; infilling of under croft at level 3 and new flat roof link to extend existing hotel bar/restaurant; and other ancillary works.
   Final Decision2024/0436/P
10. Jul 2025 · PLANNING
    Variation of Condition 6 (primary cooking) of planning permission 2024/2698/P dated 27/08/2024 (for: Change of use of ground floor unit from an escape room (Sui Generis) to a cafe (Class E), namely to amend the wording.
    Final Decision2025/0576/P
11. Jun 2025 · PLANNING
    Garage conversion incorporating replacement of existing lift garage door with proposed new hardwood framed glazed window and replacement of existing timber panelled entrance door with proposed hardwood framed glazed door.
    Final Decision2025/1876/P
12. Jun 2025 · PLANNING
    Display of 1no. externally lit fascia sign to Stukeley Street and 1no. externally lit fascia sign to Drury Lane
    Final Decision2025/2159/A
13. Jun 2025 · PLANNING
    Cathodic Protection Installation and repair of glazed brickwork to the Grand Connaught Rooms Lightwell, including the Air Handling Plant Room and associated repairs and decorations to windows and rainwater goods.
    Final Decision2025/1725/L
14. Jun 2025 · PLANNING
    Display of 1 halo illuminated fascia sign and 1 internally illuminated projecting sign.
    Final Decision2025/1625/A
15. Jun 2025 · PLANNING
    Installation of signage across the site including: 3 no. non-illuminated freestanding wayfinding totems and 2 no. illuminated wall-mounted wayfinding totems (retrospective), The Block reception address signage (retrospective), The Block canopy illuminated address signage, The Tower illuminated address signage, 2. no delivery signs at the servicing entrance of The Block and 1.no delivery sign to The Tower reception.
    Final Decision2025/1687/L
16. Jun 2025 · PLANNING
    Installation of signage across the site including: 3 no. non-illuminated freestanding wayfinding totems and 2 no. illuminated wall-mounted wayfinding totems (retrospective), The Block reception address signage (retrospective), The Block canopy illuminated address signage, The Tower illuminated address signage, 2. no delivery signs at the servicing entrance of The Block and 1.no delivery sign to The Tower reception.
    Final Decision2025/1667/P
17. May 2025 · PLANNING
    Internal Alterations to Second floor.
    Final Decision2025/2175/L
18. May 2025 · PLANNING
    Display of an LCD digital advertising screen integrated within a telephone call box
    Appeal Lodged2025/1488/A
19. May 2025 · PLANNING
    Installation of telephone call box with digital screen following removal of existing.
    Appeal Lodged2025/1328/P
20. May 2025 · PLANNING
    Removal of an existing InLink Unit, and the deployment of a replacement Street Hub 3 unit
    Final Decision2025/0900/A

Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid · planning.data.gov.uk · matched by postcode (street-level, not house-level).

Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Source: Historic England

Noise Levels

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)