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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

W1T6JG

Grafton Way

W1T4PZ

Charlotte Street

W1T1SW

Charlotte Place

W1T1SP

Charlotte Place

W1T5EF

Whitfield Street

W1T1SN

Bloomsbury

W1T1UE

Hanway Street

W1T1DZ

Percy Street

W1T5LY

Warren Street

W1T1SH

Bloomsbury

W1T1RX

Charlotte Street

WC1A2LS

Bloomsbury Square

W1T2LU

Charlotte Street

WC1E6AG

Huntley Street

WC1H9BQ

Bloomsbury

W1T1JD

Rathbone Place

W1T1JB

Rathbone Place

W1T1HZ

Gresse Street

WC1A2AL

Southampton Place

W1T1DR

Percy Street

WC1H0AY

Endsleigh Gardens

W1T1DQ

Percy Street

W1T1DP

Percy Street

W1T1DN

Percy Street

WC1E7BL

Store Street

W1T1AT

Stephen Street

W1T1AQ

Stephen Mews

W1T1DB

Percy Street

W1T1BY

Tottenham Court Road

W1T5BP

Bloomsbury

W1T4NG

Goodge Street

W1T4NE

Bloomsbury

W1T4ND

Bloomsbury

W1T4NB

Bloomsbury

W1T4NA

Bloomsbury

W1T4JD

Cleveland Street

W1T4EU

Whitfield Street

W1T4ER

Tottenham Court Road

W1T4EQ

Charlotte Mews

W1T4EJ

Charlotte Mews

W1T4EF

Charlotte Mews

W1T4EE

Charlotte Mews

W1T4EB

Charlotte Mews

W1T4DJ

Bloomsbury

W1T4DH

Bloomsbury

W1T4DG

Bloomsbury

W1T4BE

Maple Street

W1T2RQ

Whitfield Street

W1T2RL

Whitfield Street

W1T2RH

Whitfield Street

W1T2DF

Percy Street

W1T2DE

Percy Street

W1T1UY

Hanway Place

W1T2AE

Tottenham Street

W1T1UQ

Hanway Street

W1T4TF

Tottenham Court Road

W1T4TB

Tottenham Court Road

W1T4SW

Goodge Place

W1T4SR

Goodge Place

W1T4SB

Goodge Place

W1T2QP

Goodge Street

W1T2QN

Goodge Street

W1T2QL

Goodge Street

W1T2QJ

Goodge Street

W1T2QA

Goodge Street

W1T2PU

Goodge Street

W1T2PT

Bloomsbury

W1T2PS

Goodge Street

W1T2PQ

Bloomsbury

W1T2PP

Bloomsbury

W1T2PN

Bloomsbury

W1T2PH

Bloomsbury

W1T2PF

Goodge Street

W1T2PE

Bloomsbury

W1T2PD

Goodge Street

W1T2PA

Goodge Street

W1T2NW

Charlotte Street

W1T2NU

Charlotte Street

WC1E6HB

Gower Street

WC1E6BS

Gower Place

WC1E6BN

Gower Court

WC1E6AU

Bloomsbury

WC1B3HN

Bedford Square

W1T7QQ

Tottenham Court Road

W1T7QG

Tottenham Court Road

W1T7PZ

Store Street

W1T7PT

Tottenham Court Road

W1T7PN

Tottenham Court Road

W1T7NW

Tottenham Court Road

W1T7NT

Capper Street

W1T7NS

Tottenham Court Road

W1T7NQ

Tottenham Court Road

W1T6PA

Cleveland Street

W1T6NW

Cleveland Street

W1T6NU

Cleveland Street

W1T6NR

Cleveland Street

W1T6NP

Cleveland Street

W1T6NN

Cleveland Street

W1T6LX

Cleveland Street

W1T6LP

Conway Street

Data Sources

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