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W1T 5NR

Warren Street

Bloomsbury

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Overview

Postcode W1T 5NR 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 817.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 6.3× 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
818
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
51.7%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,414 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 817.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

51.7%

Approximately 51.7% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 83 ft away from W1T 5NR.

Flood risk

No risk

Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West near W1T 5NR 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 Warren Street located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W1T 5NR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W1T 5NR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGordon SquareSmallWalking directions to Gordon Square
0.5 miTavistock SquareSmallWalking directions to Tavistock Square
0.4 miWoburn SquareSmallWalking directions to Woburn Square

Area Profile

Population
256
Population density
8,767.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
240.44(+2463%)
Other theft
216.19(+1791%)
Violence and sexual offences
165.64(+433%)
Anti-social behaviour
132.35(+393%)
Shoplifting
69.87(+599%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
66
25.78%
Bangladeshi
48
18.75%
Other White
40
15.62%
Chinese
34
13.28%
Other Asian
10
3.91%
Total population: 256

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
112
49.34%
Level 3 (A level)
41
18.06%
No qualifications
25
11.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
8.37%
Other
14
6.17%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
57
47.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
39
32.5%
Owns outright
5
4.17%
Owns with a mortgage
5
4.17%
Shared ownership
5
4.17%
Total households: 120

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 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W1T 5NR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W1T 5NR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jul 2025329, Euston Road, London, NW1 3ADOtherFreehold£1,250,000
14 May 2025Flat 3, 161, Whitfield Street, London, W1T 5ETFlatsLeasehold£1,000,000
20 Aug 202546, Fitzroy Street, London, W1T 5BRTerracedFreehold£3,900,000
20 Aug 202510, Fitzroy Square, London, W1T 5HPOtherFreehold£5,200,000
28 May 2025Flat 5, 120, Whitfield Street, London, W1T 5EGFlatsLeasehold£1,200,000

Schools

In the W1T 5NR postcode area, located within Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W1T 5NR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableCamden Primary Pupil Referral UnitPupil referral unit

Good

0.2 miPrimaryNetley Primary School & Centre for AutismCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryAll Souls CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W1T 5NR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W1T 5NR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miChina ArkFitzroy Street, Camden, W1T 5BTWalking directions to China Ark
0.1 miSimplyFreshWarren Street, Camden, W1T 5PFWalking directions to SimplyFresh
0.1 miTesco Express124-125 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 5ASWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miLidl145 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 7NEWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalCamden, NW1 3JAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 5NR, 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 026EE01035711
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2000-12-01

Frequently asked questions about W1T 5NR

Is W1T 5NR (Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West) safe?

The area around W1T 5NR records about 818 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 5NR?

The median sale price around W1T 5NR 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 5NR?

There are 20 schools close to W1T 5NR, including Camden Primary Pupil Referral Unit (Good), Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism (Good) and All Souls CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W1T 5NR?

The closest station to W1T 5NR is Warren Street in TfL zone 1, about 116 m away, serving the Northern and Victoria lines.

How deprived is the area around W1T 5NR?

W1T 5NR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,414 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents W1T 5NR (Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras covering W1T 5NR 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).