Property profile

7A Bloomsbury Square

Map showing 7A Bloomsbury Square, London

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£1,380,000

Flats sold in Bloomsbury

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 sold17 Mar 2023
£1,410,000Change since last sale: −£32,000 (−2.3%)
Annualised change
−0.7% per yearCamden annualised change (flats) since 2023: −1.2% per yearThis property's value fell more slowly than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £1,096 per sq ft
£1,133 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£37 per sq ft (+3.4%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Bloomsbury
£525,000Estimate vs local median: +£853,000 (+162%)
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.

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / Mid-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1900-1929
Floor area113 m² / 1,216 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
Floor level0
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection25 Jul 2024

Sales history

DatePriceChange
17 Mar 2023£1,410,000-

Local market

Property prices in Bloomsbury

Median price£525,000
Price per sq ft£1,096
Sales (last 12 months)69
Typical range (middle 50%)£345K – £820K

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 (about £1,096 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
Flats69£525,000£1,096

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£557,500£1,999,999
2026£525,000
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 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WC1A 2LP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WC1A 2LP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Sept 2025Flat 7, 7 - 8, Bloomsbury Square, London, WC1A 2LPFlatsLeasehold£830,000
19 Mar 2026Flat 5, Pied Bull Court, Galen Place, London, WC1A 2JRFlatsLeasehold£1,325,000
07 Nov 2025Flat 11, Pied Bull Court, Galen Place, London, WC1A 2JRFlatsLeasehold£537,000
23 Oct 2025Flat 23, Russell Chambers, Bury Place, London, WC1A 2JUFlatsLeasehold£450,000
14 Nov 2025Flat 5, 70, Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3BNFlatsLeasehold£750,000

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Area insights for WC1A 2LP

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Overview

Postcode WC1A 2LP 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 602.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.7× 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 Holborn, about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Coram's Fields.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
603
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
39.5%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,105 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 602.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

39.5%

Approximately 39.5% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 153 ft away from WC1A 2LP.

Flood risk

No risk

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South near WC1A 2LP 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 Holborn located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WC1A 2LP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

1

Holborn

Central, Piccadilly

Walking directions to Holborn
0.3 mi

1

Russell Square

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Russell Square
0.4 mi

1

Tottenham Court Road

Central, Elizabeth, Northern

Walking directions to Tottenham Court Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WC1A 2LP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCoram's FieldsMediumWalking directions to Coram's Fields
0.3 miLincoln's Inn FieldsMediumWalking directions to Lincoln's Inn Fields
0.2 miRussell SquareSmallWalking directions to Russell Square

Area Profile

Population
246
Population density
18,029.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Other theft
226(+1877%)
Anti-social behaviour
171.88(+540%)
Theft from the person
132.25(+1310%)
Violence and sexual offences
103.24(+232%)
Burglary
36.83(+573%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
74
30.2%
Other White
47
19.18%
Bangladeshi
28
11.43%
African
27
11.02%
Chinese
24
9.8%
Total population: 245

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
125
55.07%
Level 3 (A level)
40
17.62%
No qualifications
18
7.93%
Apprenticeship
14
6.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
5.73%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
46
37.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
22.58%
Owns outright
17
13.71%
Owns with a mortgage
14
11.29%
Other forms of private rent
10
8.06%
Total households: 124

Schools

In the WC1A 2LP postcode area, located within Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WC1A 2LP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableGuildhouse SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 mi16 plusThe Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre)Further education

Good

0.2 miNot applicableOdyssey House School - BloomsburyOther independent special school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WC1A 2LP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WC1A 2LP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBury Food & Wine21-23 Bury Place, London, WC1A 2JHWalking directions to Bury Food & Wine
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalCamden, WC1B 5HPWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miEkauHigh Holborn, Camden, WC1A 1NUWalking directions to Ekau
0.1 miSainsbury's Local129-133 Kingsway, London, WC2B 6NHWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miLocal StoreBloomsbury Street, Camden, WC1B 3QAWalking directions to Local Store