Postcode NW1 2BA is located in a major urban area, within the Bloomsbury ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the King's Cross & Bloomsbury North area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 343.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.7× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in King's Cross & Bloomsbury North is £61,232 per year. The nearest station is Euston, about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Coram's Fields.
King's Cross & Bloomsbury North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,987 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
King's Cross & Bloomsbury North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 343.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 50.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in King's Cross & Bloomsbury North is £61,232 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 45 ft away from NW1 2BA.
King's Cross & Bloomsbury North near NW1 2BA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Euston located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Euston | London Midland, Northern, Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Euston |
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Euston Square | Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Euston Square |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Kings Cross St. Pancras | Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria | Walking directions to Kings Cross St. Pancras |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Coram's Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Coram's Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Russell Square | Small | Walking directions to Russell Square |
| 0.4 mi | St George's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St George's Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 69 | £525,000 | £1,096 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW1 2BA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 605, Endsleigh Court, Upper Woburn Place, London, WC1H 0HL | Flats | Leasehold | £775,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2025 | Flat 83, Flaxman Court, Flaxman Terrace, London, WC1H 9AW | Flats | Leasehold | £470,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | Flat 12, Winston House, Endsleigh Street, London, WC1H 0EA | Flats | Leasehold | £485,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | Flat 22, Winston House, Endsleigh Street, London, WC1H 0EA | Flats | Leasehold | £673,500 | |
| 08 Jan 2026 | Flat 20, 36, Churchway, London, NW1 2AT | Flats | Leasehold | £570,000 |
In the NW1 2BA postcode area, located within King's Cross & Bloomsbury North, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW1 2BA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | 7-11 Chalton Street, London, NW1 1JD | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | Euston Road, London, NW1 2HS | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.1 mi | Whistle Stop | Camden, NW1 2RT | Walking directions to Whistle Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Drummond Street, Camden, NW1 2EA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Euston Superstore & Luggage | 52 Eversholt Street, London, NW1 1DA | Walking directions to Euston Superstore & Luggage |
Annual council tax rates for Camden district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NW1 2BA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adam Douglas Keir Harrison
Bloomsbury - Elected 7 May 2026
Lilac Carr
Bloomsbury - Elected 7 May 2026
Sabrina Francis
Bloomsbury - Elected 7 May 2026
Keir Starmer
Holborn and St Pancras - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NW1 2BA records about 344 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, other theft and theft from the person.
The median sale price around NW1 2BA in King's Cross & Bloomsbury North is £525,000 (about £1,096 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to NW1 2BA, including Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ (Good), University College London and Argyle Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NW1 2BA is Euston in TfL zone 1, about 286 m away, serving the London Midland, Northern, Overground and Victoria lines.
NW1 2BA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,987 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras covering NW1 2BA is Keir Starmer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Adam Douglas Keir Harrison (Labour Party), Lilac Carr (Green Party) and Sabrina Francis (Labour Party).