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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 71 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 in Bloomsbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,450,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bloomsbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats71£550,000£12,244

10 years median price trend in Bloomsbury

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

All postcodes in Bloomsbury

W1T5DP

Grafton Way

WC1A1AP

Dyott Street

WC1N1NJ

Kenton Street

NW12RA

Bloomsbury

WC1E7LY

Torrington Place

W1T2DB

Percy Street

WC1H9SE

Tavistock Place

W1T2ES

Tottenham Court Road

WC1B5BJ

Montague Street

W1T4QH

Charlotte Street

WC1B5BL

Montague Street

W1T6DU

Fitzroy Street

W1T7PA

Tottenham Court Road

W1T2JX

Windmill Street

W1T2NH

Charlotte Street

W1T6PF

Cleveland Street

WC1H0LS

Woburn Place

W1T5AT

Tottenham Court Road

W1T5LR

Warren Street

W1T5LN

Warren Street

WC1H9EP

Cartwright Gardens

W1T1RU

Charlotte Street

W1T1BQ

Tottenham Court Road

WC1B3HH

Bedford Square

W1T4AZ

Howland Street

WC1A2LS

Bloomsbury Square

WC1B3NN

Great Russell Street

W1T2AU

Bloomsbury

W1T4EY

Whitfield Street

W1T2EP

Tottenham Court Road

WC1H9LG

Bloomsbury

W1T2EQ

Tottenham Court Road

W1T7NT

Capper Street

W1T4PU

Charlotte Street

WC1A2RL

Bloomsbury Square

W1T5NB

Warren Street

W1T2ND

Charlotte Street

WC1N1HN

Herbrand Street

NW12AA

Bloomsbury

WC1B3BS

Great Russell Street

WC1E7DS

Store Street

WC1E7HE

Torrington Place

WC1N1JQ

Colonnade

WC1B3AH

Adeline Place

W1T1DZ

Percy Street

WC1B3NB

Great Russell Street

W1T6BA

Conway Street

W1T6NT

Cleveland Street

WC1E7PH

North Crescent

W1T6NR

Cleveland Street

WC1E7AY

Ridgmount Gardens

WC1B3PL

Great Russell Street

W1T4QD

Charlotte Street

WC1E7HX

Gower Street

W1T4BP

Fitzroy Street

W1T7NF

Tottenham Court Road

W1T1UQ

Hanway Street

WC1A2AL

Southampton Place

W1T2NG

Charlotte Street

W1T5JH

Warren Street

WC1H9QA

Thanet Street

W1T6HD

Maple Street

WC1B3EG

Bloomsbury

W1T4RR

Tottenham Street

WC1A2SL

Bloomsbury Way

WC1H9BL

Bidborough Street

W1T2EY

Tottenham Court Road

WC1N1HJ

Herbrand Street

W1T4PF

Charlotte Street

WC1E7DE

Ridgmount Place

WC1H0PN

Gordon Square

W1T4SH

Goodge Place

W1T6NU

Cleveland Street

W1T1BG

Tottenham Court Road

WC1B4HD

Bloomsbury

W1T2JP

Windmill Street

W1T5DL

Grafton Way

W1T5AJ

Tottenham Court Road

W1T6AJ

Warren Mews

W1T5ND

Warren Street

WC1N1DF

Guilford Street

W1T6NA

Cleveland Street

W1T2PX

Goodge Street

WC1E6JA

Capper Street

W1T6NW

Cleveland Street

W1T2HL

Bloomsbury

W1T4RZ

Tottenham Street

WC1B5JR

Bedford Place

W1T2LP

Charlotte Street

WC1B3QJ

Bedford Avenue

WC1A2LH

Bury Place

WC1E6HH

Gower Street

WC1H9AB

Dukes Road

WC1E7BD

South Crescent

WC1E7AQ

Ridgmount Street

WC1E7PA

Chenies Street

W1T6DN

Fitzroy Mews

WC1N1AG

Marchmont Street

WC1E6HA

Gower Street

WC1B3DG

Bloomsbury

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.