Postcode WC1B 3LA 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1,015.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 7.8× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South is £70,221 per year. The nearest station is Tottenham Court Road, about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Russell Square.
Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,240 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,015.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 47.1% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 198 ft away from WC1B 3LA.
Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South near WC1B 3LA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tottenham Court Road located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Tottenham Court Road | Central, Elizabeth, Northern | Walking directions to Tottenham Court Road |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Goodge Street | Northern | Walking directions to Goodge Street |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Covent Garden | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Covent Garden |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Russell Square | Small | Walking directions to Russell Square |
| 0.5 mi | Gordon Square | Small | Walking directions to Gordon Square |
| 0.3 mi | Bloomsbury Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Bloomsbury Square Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 69 | £525,000 | £1,096 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WC1B 3LA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | Flat 60, Bedford Court Mansions, Bedford Avenue, London, WC1B 3AD | Other | Leasehold | £2,350,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2025 | Flat 55, Bedford Court Mansions, Bedford Avenue, London, WC1B 3AD | Flats | Leasehold | £891,500 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | Penthouse 6, Bedford Court Mansions, Bedford Avenue, London, WC1B 3AE | Flats | Leasehold | £1,250,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | Flat 118, Bedford Court Mansions, Bedford Avenue, London, WC1B 3AG | Flats | Leasehold | £1,400,000 | |
| 05 Nov 2025 | Flat 21, Parnell House, Streatham Street, London, WC1A 1JB | Flats | Leasehold | £470,000 |
In the WC1B 3LA 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 WC1B 3LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 267 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 7RQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Deliveroo Hop | Dyott Street, Camden, WC1A 1AW | Walking directions to Deliveroo Hop |
| 0.1 mi | Local Store | Bloomsbury Street, Camden, WC1B 3QA | Walking directions to Local Store |
| 0.1 mi | centrepoint food store | Dyott Street, Camden, WC1A 1DG | Walking directions to centrepoint food store |
| 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WC1B 3LA, 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
The area around WC1B 3LA records about 1015 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.
The median sale price around WC1B 3LA in Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South is £525,000 (about £1,096 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to WC1B 3LA, including Ecole Jeannine Manuel, Fashion Retail Academy and University of London. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WC1B 3LA is Tottenham Court Road in TfL zone 1, about 217 m away, serving the Central, Elizabeth and Northern lines.
WC1B 3LA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,240 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras covering WC1B 3LA 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).