Property profile

53Bedford Square

Map showing 53, Bedford Square, London

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£4,065,000

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold08 Oct 2014
£10,200,000Change since last sale: −£6,135,000 (−60%)
Annualised change
−7.4% per yearCamden annualised change (terraced) since 2014: +1.3% per yearThis property underperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £1,602 per sq ft
£382 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£1,219 per sq ft (−76%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Bloomsbury
£2,035,000Estimate vs local median: +£2,030,000 (+100%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

Estimate calculated .

Property facts

Property typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction periodbefore 1900
Floor area988 m² / 10,633 sq ft
Rooms16 habitable / 16 heated
Floor levelNODATA!
EPC ratingE
EPC inspection20 Jul 2011

Sales history

DatePriceChange
08 Oct 2014£10,200,000-

Local market

Property prices in Bloomsbury

Median price£524,000
Price per sq ft£1,105
Sales (last 12 months)80
Typical range (middle 50%)£349K – £783K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £524,000 (about £1,105 per square foot) in Bloomsbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,875,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bloomsbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Flats80£524,000£1,105

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bloomsbury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bloomsbury.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£592,500£1,482,500
2017£615,000£2,290,000
2018£584,500£2,095,000
2019£597,500£4,332,500
2020£630,000£1,600,000
2021£565,000£2,750,000
2022£590,000£2,950,001
2023£580,000£1,900,000
2024£535,000£2,035,000
2025£550,000£1,999,999
2026£537,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bloomsbury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bloomsbury.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,332£1,297
2017£1,266£1,106
2018£1,257£1,361
2019£1,136£1,201
2020£1,221£1,182
2021£1,110£1,419
2022£1,155£1,654
2023£1,156£1,194
2024£1,113£1,602
2025£1,091£1,126
2026£1,161
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bloomsbury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WC1B 3DP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WC1B 3DP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 2025Penthouse 6, Bedford Court Mansions, Bedford Avenue, London, WC1B 3AEFlatsLeasehold£1,250,000
19 Dec 2025Flat 60, Bedford Court Mansions, Bedford Avenue, London, WC1B 3ADOtherLeasehold£2,350,000
28 Jul 2025Flat 55, Bedford Court Mansions, Bedford Avenue, London, WC1B 3ADFlatsLeasehold£891,500
11 Jul 20254, Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3RDOtherLeasehold£5,820,000
08 Aug 2025Flat 118, Bedford Court Mansions, Bedford Avenue, London, WC1B 3AGFlatsLeasehold£1,400,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
52 Bedford Square, London-671 m²-

Area insights for WC1B 3DP

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Overview

Postcode WC1B 3DP is located in a major urban area, within the Bloomsbury ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1,015.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 7.8× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South is £70,221 per year. The nearest station is Tottenham Court Road, about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Russell Square.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
1015
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,240 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,015.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.5%

Approximately 6.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South is £70,221 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 77 ft away from WC1B 3DP.

Flood risk

No risk

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South near WC1B 3DP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Tottenham Court Road located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WC1B 3DP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

1

Tottenham Court Road

Central, Elizabeth, Northern

Walking directions to Tottenham Court Road
0.3 mi

1

Goodge Street

Northern

Walking directions to Goodge Street
0.4 mi

1

Russell Square

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Russell Square

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WC1B 3DP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miRussell SquareSmallWalking directions to Russell Square
0.4 miGordon SquareSmallWalking directions to Gordon Square
0.4 miTavistock SquareSmallWalking directions to Tavistock Square

Area Profile

Population
198
Population density
5,439.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
394.19(+4102%)
Other theft
294.88(+2480%)
Anti-social behaviour
178.76(+566%)
Shoplifting
135.98(+1261%)
Violence and sexual offences
112.3(+261%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
69
34.85%
British
51
25.76%
Chinese
19
9.6%
Indian
9
4.55%
Other Asian
9
4.55%
Total population: 198

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
124
70.45%
Level 3 (A level)
23
13.07%
No qualifications
11
6.25%
Other
7
3.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
6
3.41%
Total 16+ residents: 176

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
39
42.39%
Owns outright
21
22.83%
Owns with a mortgage
21
22.83%
Other social rented
4
4.35%
Other forms of private rent
4
4.35%
Total households: 92

Schools

In the WC1B 3DP postcode area, located within Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WC1B 3DP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableEcole Jeannine ManuelOther independent school

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableUniversity of LondonHigher education institutions

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableLondon School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineHigher education institutions

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WC1B 3DP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WC1B 3DP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLocal StoreBloomsbury Street, Camden, WC1B 3QAWalking directions to Local Store
0.1 miTesco Express267 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 7RQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miSainsbury's Local21 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 1BJWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miDeliveroo HopDyott Street, Camden, WC1A 1AWWalking directions to Deliveroo Hop
0.1 micentrepoint food storeDyott Street, Camden, WC1A 1DGWalking directions to centrepoint food store