Property profile

Flat 21A Phoenix Street

WC2H 8BU

Holborn & Covent Garden

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Map showing Flat 2, 1A Phoenix Street, London

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£1,240,000

Flats sold in Holborn & Covent Garden

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

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

This property vs market

Last sold23 Jul 2014
£1,280,000Change since last sale: −£40,000 (−3.1%)
Annualised change
−0.3% per yearCamden annualised change (flats) since 2014: +0.8% per yearThis property underperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £1,000 per sq ft
£945 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£55 per sq ft (−5.5%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Holborn & Covent Garden
£699,250Estimate vs local median: +£541,000 (+77%)
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 typeFlat / End-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period2007-2011
Floor area122 m² / 1,313 sq ft
Rooms2 habitable / 2 heated
Floor level1
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection18 Oct 2022

Sales history

DatePriceChange
23 Jul 2014£1,280,000+31%
07 Aug 2012£980,000+100%
25 Jul 2008£490,000-16%
21 Dec 2005£585,000-

Local market

Property prices in Holborn & Covent Garden

Median price£710,000
Price per sq ft£1,049
Sales (last 12 months)62
Typical range (middle 50%)£534K – £1.2M

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £710,000 (about £1,049 per square foot) in Holborn & Covent Garden area, with individual transactions ranging from £187,500 up to £9,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Holborn & Covent Garden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced4£1,925,000£1,203
Flats58£699,250£1,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Holborn & Covent Garden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holborn & Covent Garden.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£842,500
2017£840,000£1,925,000
2018£1,000,000£2,187,500
2019£660,250£4,074,500
2020£1,100,000£2,162,500
2021£1,149,200£3,950,000
2022£938,250£4,730,000
2023£927,000£2,000,000
2024£892,375£3,500,000
2025£781,875£2,050,000
2026£610,000£1,287,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holborn & Covent Garden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holborn & Covent Garden.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,244
2017£1,273£1,391
2018£1,207£1,518
2019£1,130£1,265
2020£1,298£1,063
2021£1,307£1,419
2022£1,332£1,134
2023£1,310£1,320
2024£1,135£912
2025£1,183£1,203
2026£958£1,203
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holborn & Covent Garden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Holborn & Covent Garden in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WC2H 8BU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WC2H 8BU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Jun 2025114 - 116, Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0JROtherFreehold£9,850,000
07 Nov 2025Flat 3, 109, Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0DTFlatsLeasehold£2,700,000
30 Sept 2025Penthouse West, 109, Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0DTFlatsLeasehold£6,250,000
11 Aug 202525, New Compton Street, London, WC2H 8DSOtherLeasehold£1,000,000
18 Mar 2026Flat 15, Trentishoe Mansions, 90, Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0JEFlatsLeasehold£999,999

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
Flat 1, 1A, Phoenix Street, LondonLeasehold124 m²£592,500 (2006)
Flat 3, 1A Phoenix Street, LondonLeasehold88 m²£540,000 (2005)
Flat 4, 1A Phoenix Street, LondonLeasehold77 m²£1,175,000 (2023)
Flat 5, 1A Phoenix Street, LondonLeasehold78 m²£1,000,000 (2024)
Flat 6, 1A Phoenix Street, London, LondonLeasehold74 m²£540,000 (2005)
Flat 7, 1A, Phoenix Street, LondonLeasehold77 m²£995,000 (2014)
Flat 8, 1A Phoenix Street, LondonLeasehold73 m²£1,200,000 (2022)
Flat 9, 1A, Phoenix Street, LondonLeasehold100 m²£2,200,000 (2017)
Flat 10, 1A, Phoenix Street, LondonLeasehold148 m²£1,825,000 (2018)

Area insights for WC2H 8BU

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Overview

Postcode WC2H 8BU is located in a major urban area, within the Holborn & Covent Garden ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1,298.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 10.0× 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 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bloomsbury Square Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
1299
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
38.5%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,765 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,298.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.5%

Approximately 38.5% 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 62 ft away from WC2H 8BU.

Flood risk

No risk

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South near WC2H 8BU 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WC2H 8BU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

1

Tottenham Court Road

Central, Elizabeth, Northern

Walking directions to Tottenham Court Road
0.2 mi

1

Leicester Square

Northern, Piccadilly

Walking directions to Leicester Square
0.2 mi

1

Covent Garden

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Covent Garden

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WC2H 8BU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBloomsbury Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Bloomsbury Square Gardens
0.1 miSoho Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Soho Square Gardens
0.4 miAlfred Place GardensSmallWalking directions to Alfred Place Gardens

Area Profile

Population
228
Population density
7,120.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
563.89(+5912%)
Other theft
340.28(+2877%)
Anti-social behaviour
251.39(+836%)
Violence and sexual offences
148.61(+378%)
Shoplifting
135.42(+1256%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
78
33.77%
Other White
48
20.78%
Bangladeshi
30
12.99%
Chinese
16
6.93%
Indian
9
3.9%
Total population: 231

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
116
53.95%
Level 3 (A level)
34
15.81%
No qualifications
26
12.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
7.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
6.05%
Total 16+ residents: 215

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
49
37.69%
Other social rented
31
23.85%
Owns outright
19
14.62%
Social rents from council
19
14.62%
Owns with a mortgage
8
6.15%
Total households: 130

Schools

In the WC2H 8BU postcode area, located within Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WC2H 8BU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableFashion Retail AcademyMiscellaneous

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableEcole Jeannine ManuelOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableThe Royal Ballet SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WC2H 8BU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WC2H 8BU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondis21 Greek Street, London, W1D 4DXWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miQuick52 Greek Street, London, W1D 4EHWalking directions to Quick
0.1 miThe Convenience Store63 St Giles High Street, London, WC2H 8LEWalking directions to The Convenience Store
0.1 miSeoul PlazaSt Giles High Street, Camden, WC2H 8LWWalking directions to Seoul Plaza
0.1 miDodo24 Frith Street, London, W1D 5LAWalking directions to Dodo