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About

Bloomsbury is a central London ward within the Camden borough, historically defined by its academic and literary institutions. The area is anchored by the University of London's Senate House and the British Museum, which houses a vast global collection. Its layout is characterized by formal garden squares, like Russell Square, and a grid of Georgian and Victorian terraces. Numerous publishing houses and academic bodies have their headquarters here, contributing to a studious atmosphere.

The ward's streets are a mix of university buildings, specialist bookshops, and medical facilities linked to the nearby University College Hospital. A network of pedestrian shortcuts and quiet cul-de-sacs connects the major thoroughfares of Tottenham Court Road and Southampton Row. The area functions as a residential enclave for students and professionals alongside its daytime population of researchers and tourists. The preserved London home of Charles Dickens, now a museum, sits on a typical street near the boundary with Holborn.

Area overview

On average Bloomsbury has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 931 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bloomsbury is £74,379 per year. There are 8 schools in Bloomsbury: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity. Bloomsbury is home to around 11,095 people, with a population density of about 8,975.8 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
931
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
25.8%
Connectivity
10/10

Area Profile

Bloomsbury Population
11,095
Population density
8,975.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
293.47(+3029%)
Other theft
269.31(+2256%)
Anti-social behaviour
195.49(+628%)
Violence and sexual offences
140.96(+354%)
Shoplifting
98.87(+890%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,253
29.31%
Other White
2,513
22.64%
Chinese
1,049
9.45%
Bangladeshi
640
5.77%
Indian
602
5.42%
Total population: 11,098

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,964
47.78%
Level 3 (A level)
3,100
29.84%
No qualifications
872
8.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
520
5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
426
4.1%
Total 16+ residents: 10,390

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,733
37.58%
Social rents from council
913
19.8%
Owns outright
701
15.2%
Other social rented
606
13.14%
Owns with a mortgage
380
8.24%
Total households: 4,612

Property prices in Bloomsbury

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 in Bloomsbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bloomsbury in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bloomsbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats67£550,000

10 years median price trend in Bloomsbury

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bloomsbury.

All postcodes in Bloomsbury

W1T4AY

Charlotte Street

W1T6ST

Conway Street

WC1H9HX

Bloomsbury

W1T7AA

Alfred Mews

W1T5AJ

Tottenham Court Road

W1T2NS

Charlotte Street

W1T6EB

Fitzroy Street

W1T6EA

Fitzroy Street

W1T1BQ

Tottenham Court Road

W1T5NB

Warren Street

WC1H0PY

Bloomsbury

WC1A2NS

Bloomsbury Place

W1T4JG

Cleveland Mews

WC1E7EB

Alfred Place

WC1H0AR

Gordon Square

WC1E6EQ

Gower Street

W1T2JL

Windmill Street

W1T7PP

Tottenham Court Road

W1T2NA

Charlotte Street

W1T6JD

Grafton Way

W1T1BJ

Gresse Street

W1T4BD

Maple Place

W1T4NF

Bloomsbury

WC1B5BE

Russell Square

WC1H9AB

Dukes Road

WC1H9PZ

Hastings Street

WC1H9QL

Thanet Street

WC1H9RF

Leigh Street

WC1N1HP

Herbrand Street

WC1N1RE

Marchmont Street

W1T1DE

Percy Street

W1T2AG

Tottenham Street

W1T2LS

Charlotte Street

W1T4PU

Charlotte Street

W1T4TW

Tottenham Court Road

W1T5DG

Grafton Way

W1T6DB

Bromley Place

W1T7QX

Tottenham Court Road

WC1B3HH

Bedford Square

WC1B3NP

Great Russell Street

WC1B5EG

Russell Square

WC1E7AU

Ridgmount Gardens

WC1N1HJ

Herbrand Street

W1T5AT

Tottenham Court Road

WC1B3DN

Bloomsbury

WC1E6DG

Huntley Street

NW12BE

Bloomsbury

W1T1QU

Gresse Street

WC1H0AF

Bloomsbury

W1T4TP

Tottenham Court Road

W1T6DQ

Fitzroy Mews

W1T7NX

Tottenham Court Road

WC1A2AJ

Southampton Place

WC1B3PL

Great Russell Street

WC1E6JB

Mortimer Market

WC1E6AD

Gower Street

WC1E6JD

Mortimer Market

W1T2AQ

Tottenham Street

W1T5HH

Fitzroy Square

WC1H9QX

Leigh Street

NW12AX

Bloomsbury

WC1E7HZ

Bloomsbury

WC1H9BF

Mabledon Place

WC1E6AQ

University Street

W1T2EE

Store Street

W1T2PY

Bloomsbury

WC1B3HD

Bloomsbury

W1T5ER

Whitfield Place

W1T2BH

Colville Place

W1T2BJ

Colville Place

W1T2ES

Tottenham Court Road

W1T2QB

Goodge Street

W1T5EB

Whitfield Street

W1T5JD

Grafton Mews

W1T5LQ

Warren Street

W1T5NQ

Warren Street

W1T6NF

Cleveland Street

W1T6NH

Cleveland Street

W1T7QH

Tottenham Court Road

WC1B3AZ

Morwell Street

WC1B3NQ

Great Russell Street

WC1B3PH

Great Russell Street

WC1E6DD

Huntley Street

WC1E6DY

Grafton Way

WC1E7JW

Montague Place

WC1H9AR

Flaxman Terrace

WC1N1HQ

Herbrand Street

WC1N1JA

Colonnade

WC1N1LA

Bernard Street

W1T7NL

Tottenham Court Road

NW12BA

Bloomsbury

W1T7QZ

Tottenham Court Road

WC1H0PP

Gordon Square

W1T1QS

Gresse Street

W1T1DL

Percy Street

W1T7HA

Tottenham Court Road

WC1B3JA

Bloomsbury

W1T2QG

Bloomsbury

W1T4TE

Tottenham Court Road

W1T1UG

Hanway Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.