Postcode WC1B 5JS 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 1332.6 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 Russell Square located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is Coram's Fields.
Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South has a low 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 1332.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 13.7% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 70 ft away from WC1B 5JS.
Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South near WC1B 5JS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Russell Square located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Russell Square | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Russell Square |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Holborn | Central, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Holborn |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Goodge Street | Northern | Walking directions to Goodge Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Coram's Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Coram's Fields |
| 0.5 mi | Lincoln's Inn Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Lincoln's Inn Fields |
| 0.1 mi | Russell Square | Small | Walking directions to Russell Square |
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £815,000 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 | 67 | £788,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £2,850,000 |
| Terraced | 1 | £4,250,000 |
10 year median price trend in Holborn & Covent Garden
In the WC1B 5JS 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 WC1B 5JS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Portlands | Camden, WC1B 5AN | Walking directions to Portlands |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 40 Bernard Street, London, WC1N 1BY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Boswell Mini Market | Boswell Street, Camden, WC1N 3BW | Walking directions to Boswell Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Bernard Street, Camden, WC1N 1LT | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Euro Food & Wine | 3-16 Woburn Place, London, WC1H 0LS | Walking directions to Euro Food & Wine |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.