Postcode WC1A 1BN is located in a major urban area, within the Holborn & Covent Garden ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 630.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South is £70,221 per year. The nearest station is Holborn located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is Lincoln's Inn Fields.
Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,788 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 630.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.4% 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.
The average income per household in Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South is £70,221 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 79 ft away from WC1A 1BN.
Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South near WC1A 1BN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Holborn located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Holborn | Central, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Holborn |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Tottenham Court Road | Central, Elizabeth, Northern | Walking directions to Tottenham Court Road |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Covent Garden | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Covent Garden |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lincoln's Inn Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Lincoln's Inn Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Russell Square | Small | Walking directions to Russell Square |
| 0.5 mi | Lincoln's Inn | Small | Walking directions to Lincoln's Inn |
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £788,750 in Holborn & Covent Garden area, with individual transactions ranging from £370,000 up to £6,443,750.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 51 | £775,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £2,850,000 |
| Terraced | 1 | £4,250,000 |
10 year median price trend in Holborn & Covent Garden
In the WC1A 1BN postcode area, located within Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WC1A 1BN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Local Store | Bloomsbury Street, Camden, WC1B 3QA | Walking directions to Local Store |
| 0.1 mi | Deliveroo Hop | Bloomsbury Street, Camden, WC1A 1EU | Walking directions to Deliveroo Hop |
| 0.1 mi | Bury Food & Wine | 21-23 Bury Place, London, WC1A 2JH | Walking directions to Bury Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Sunrise | 204 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8JL | Walking directions to Sunrise |
| 0.1 mi | The Convenience Store | 71-75 New Oxford Street, London, WC1A 1DG | Walking directions to The Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Camden district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.