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WC1B 3AT

Bedford Avenue

Bloomsbury

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Detailed insights for WC1B 3AT

Overview

Postcode WC1B 3AT 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 735.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.7× 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 Tottenham Court Road, about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Russell Square.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
736
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
22.5%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,709 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 735.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.5%

Approximately 22.5% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 147 ft away from WC1B 3AT.

Flood risk

No risk

Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West near WC1B 3AT 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 Tottenham Court Road located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WC1B 3AT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

1

Tottenham Court Road

Central, Elizabeth, Northern

Walking directions to Tottenham Court Road
0.2 mi

1

Goodge Street

Northern

Walking directions to Goodge Street
0.4 mi

1

Russell Square

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Russell Square

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WC1B 3AT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miRussell SquareSmallWalking directions to Russell Square
0.4 miGordon SquareSmallWalking directions to Gordon Square
0.5 miTavistock SquareSmallWalking directions to Tavistock Square

Area Profile

Population
268
Population density
3,405.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
240.53(+2308%)
Theft from the person
230.72(+2360%)
Other theft
204.07(+1685%)
Anti-social behaviour
142.36(+430%)
Violence and sexual offences
99.58(+221%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
78
29%
Other White
68
25.28%
Chinese
37
13.75%
African
10
3.72%
Arab
10
3.72%
Total population: 269

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
163
65.73%
Level 3 (A level)
43
17.34%
No qualifications
13
5.24%
Other
12
4.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
10
4.03%
Total 16+ residents: 248

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
86
62.32%
Other social rented
24
17.39%
Owns outright
11
7.97%
Other forms of private rent
8
5.8%
Social rents from council
7
5.07%
Total households: 138

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 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WC1B 3AT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WC1B 3AT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Jun 2025Flat 3, 26, Morwell Street, London, WC1B 3AZFlatsLeasehold£700,000
08 Aug 2025Flat 118, Bedford Court Mansions, Bedford Avenue, London, WC1B 3AGFlatsLeasehold£1,400,000
17 Feb 2026Flat 9, Gower Mews Mansions, Gower Mews, London, WC1E 6HRFlatsLeasehold£715,000
24 Oct 2025Penthouse 6, Bedford Court Mansions, Bedford Avenue, London, WC1B 3AEFlatsLeasehold£1,250,000

Schools

In the WC1B 3AT postcode area, located within Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WC1B 3AT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableEcole Jeannine ManuelOther independent school

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableFashion Retail AcademyMiscellaneous

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableLondon School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineHigher education institutions

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WC1B 3AT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WC1B 3AT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's Local21 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 1BJWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miTesco Express267 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 7RQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miTesco ExpressCamden, W1T 2QBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miLondon Food & Wine51 Oxford Street, London, W1D 2DZWalking directions to London Food & Wine
0.2 miLocal StoreBloomsbury Street, Camden, WC1B 3QAWalking directions to Local Store

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 WC1B 3AT, 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 026AE01000850
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2010-11-01

Frequently asked questions about WC1B 3AT

Is WC1B 3AT (Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West) safe?

The area around WC1B 3AT records about 736 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 WC1B 3AT?

The median sale price around WC1B 3AT 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 WC1B 3AT?

There are 20 schools close to WC1B 3AT, including Ecole Jeannine Manuel, Fashion Retail Academy and London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WC1B 3AT?

The closest station to WC1B 3AT is Tottenham Court Road in TfL zone 1, about 265 m away, serving the Central, Elizabeth and Northern lines.

How deprived is the area around WC1B 3AT?

WC1B 3AT scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,709 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WC1B 3AT (Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras covering WC1B 3AT 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).