Postcode WC1A 2QH 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 911.9 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, closest medium park is Coram's Fields.
Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,943 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 911.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 34 ft away from WC1A 2QH.
Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South near WC1A 2QH 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Holborn | Central, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Holborn |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Russell Square | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Russell Square |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Chancery Lane | Central | Walking directions to Chancery Lane |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Coram's Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Coram's Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Lincoln's Inn Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Lincoln's Inn Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Russell Square | Small | Walking directions to Russell Square |
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 in Bloomsbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 67 | £550,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bloomsbury
In the WC1A 2QH postcode area, located within Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WC1A 2QH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Camden, WC1B 5HP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 129-133 Kingsway, London, WC2B 6NH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Ekau | High Holborn, Camden, WC1A 1NU | Walking directions to Ekau |
| 0.1 mi | Little Waitrose | 246 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7EX | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
| 0.1 mi | Bury Food & Wine | 21-23 Bury Place, London, WC1A 2JH | Walking directions to Bury Food & Wine |
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.
Elected local representatives for WC1A 2QH, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.