Postcode WC1A 1JU is located in a major urban area, within the Bloomsbury 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 916.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South is £55,000 per year. The nearest station is Holborn located about 0.3 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 916.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South is £55,000 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 118 ft away from WC1A 1JU.
Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South near WC1A 1JU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £547,500 in Bloomsbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £2,500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 73 | £525,000 |
| Terraced | 5 | £2,000,000 |
10 years price trend in Bloomsbury
In the WC1A 1JU postcode area, located within Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.