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W1T 1JA

Percy Mews

Bloomsbury

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Overview

Postcode W1T 1JA is located in a major urban area, within the Bloomsbury ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 735.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.7× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West is £77,584 per year. The nearest station is Tottenham Court Road, about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 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
736
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
33.9%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,709 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 735.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33.9%

Approximately 33.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West is £77,584 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 311 ft away from W1T 1JA.

Flood risk

No risk

Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West near W1T 1JA 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 W1T 1JA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

1

Tottenham Court Road

Central, Elizabeth, Northern

Walking directions to Tottenham Court Road
0.2 mi

1

Goodge Street

Northern

Walking directions to Goodge Street
0.3 mi

1

Oxford Circus

Bakerloo, Central, Victoria

Walking directions to Oxford Circus

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W1T 1JA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRussell SquareSmallWalking directions to Russell Square
0.5 miGordon SquareSmallWalking directions to Gordon Square
0.5 miBloomsbury Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Bloomsbury Square Gardens

Area Profile

Population
188
Population density
6,000 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
240.53(+2308%)
Theft from the person
230.72(+2360%)
Other theft
204.07(+1685%)
Anti-social behaviour
142.36(+430%)
Violence and sexual offences
99.58(+221%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
70
37.43%
Other White
62
33.16%
African
15
8.02%
Chinese
7
3.74%
Arab
6
3.21%
Total population: 187

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
56.25%
Level 3 (A level)
26
14.77%
No qualifications
23
13.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
5.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
8
4.55%
Total 16+ residents: 176

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
52
41.94%
Social rents from council
37
29.84%
Owns with a mortgage
14
11.29%
Owns outright
9
7.26%
Other social rented
5
4.03%
Total households: 124

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 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W1T 1JA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W1T 1JA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Dec 2025Apartment 314, 37, Rathbone Place, London, W1T 1JNFlatsLeasehold£1,575,000
01 Sept 2025Apartment 315, 37, Rathbone Place, London, W1T 1JNFlatsLeasehold£3,000,000
24 Jun 20257 - 9, Charlotte Street, London, W1T 1RGOtherLeasehold£140,000
17 Jun 202512, Charlotte Street, London, W1T 2LUOtherLeasehold£20,000
04 Jul 202522, Newman Street, London, W1T 1PHOtherFreehold£10,500,000

Schools

In the W1T 1JA postcode area, located within Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W1T 1JA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableFashion Retail AcademyMiscellaneous

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableEcole Jeannine ManuelOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryAll Souls CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W1T 1JA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W1T 1JA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's Local21 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 1BJWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miLondon Food & Wine51 Oxford Street, London, W1D 2DZWalking directions to London Food & Wine
0.1 miGoodge Street Food & Wine49 Goodge Street, London, W1T 1TEWalking directions to Goodge Street Food & Wine
0.1 miSainsbury's Local1 Berners Street, London, W1T 3LAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miBasicMartSoho Street, Westminster, W1D 3DGWalking directions to BasicMart

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Camden district.

Band A£1,472
Band B£1,717
Band C£1,962
Band D£2,208
Band E£2,698
Band F£3,189
Band G£3,679
Band H£4,415

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for W1T 1JA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adam Douglas Keir Harrison

Bloomsbury - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Lilac Carr

Bloomsbury - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Sabrina Francis

Bloomsbury - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Keir Starmer

Holborn and St Pancras - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCamdenE09000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyHolborn and St PancrasE14001290
WardBloomsburyE05013653
ParishCamden, unparished areaE43000197
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury WestE02000191
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Camden 026AE01000850
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2000-10-01

Frequently asked questions about W1T 1JA

Is W1T 1JA (Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West) safe?

The area around W1T 1JA records about 736 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 theft from the person, other theft and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near W1T 1JA?

The median sale price around W1T 1JA in Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West is £525,000 (about £1,096 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near W1T 1JA?

There are 20 schools close to W1T 1JA, including Fashion Retail Academy, Ecole Jeannine Manuel and All Souls CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W1T 1JA?

The closest station to W1T 1JA is Tottenham Court Road in TfL zone 1, about 258 m away, serving the Central, Elizabeth and Northern lines.

How deprived is the area around W1T 1JA?

W1T 1JA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,709 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents W1T 1JA (Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras covering W1T 1JA 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).