Postcode W1T 5BR 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 385.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.0× 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 Warren Street, about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Gordon Square.
Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,800 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 385.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.6% 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.
The average income per household in Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West is £77,584 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 205 ft away from W1T 5BR.
Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West near W1T 5BR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Warren Street located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Warren Street | Northern, Victoria | Walking directions to Warren Street |
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Great Portland Street | Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Great Portland Street |
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Euston Square | Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Euston Square |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gordon Square | Small | Walking directions to Gordon Square |
| 0.5 mi | Tavistock Square | Small | Walking directions to Tavistock Square |
| 0.4 mi | Woburn Square | Small | Walking directions to Woburn Square |
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 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W1T 5BR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug 2025 | 46, Fitzroy Street, London, W1T 5BR | Terraced | Freehold | £3,900,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2025 | 10, Fitzroy Square, London, W1T 5HP | Other | Freehold | £5,200,000 | |
| 14 May 2025 | Flat 3, 161, Whitfield Street, London, W1T 5ET | Flats | Leasehold | £1,000,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2026 | Flat 6, 5 - 7, Grafton Mews, London, W1T 5HY | Flats | Leasehold | £950,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 329, Euston Road, London, NW1 3AD | Other | Freehold | £1,250,000 |
In the W1T 5BR postcode area, located within Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W1T 5BR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | China Ark | Fitzroy Street, Camden, W1T 5BT | Walking directions to China Ark |
| 0.1 mi | SimplyFresh | Warren Street, Camden, W1T 5PF | Walking directions to SimplyFresh |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 124-125 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 5AS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 145 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 7NE | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | Tottenham Court Road, Camden, W1T 7NG | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
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 W1T 5BR, 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 W1T 5BR records about 386 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.
The median sale price around W1T 5BR 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.
There are 20 schools close to W1T 5BR, including All Souls CofE Primary School (Good), Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit (Good) and Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to W1T 5BR is Warren Street in TfL zone 1, about 146 m away, serving the Northern and Victoria lines.
W1T 5BR scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,800 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 W1T 5BR 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).