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WC1E 7EY

Chenies Street

Bloomsbury

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Detailed insights for WC1E 7EY

Overview

Postcode WC1E 7EY 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 817.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 6.3× 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 Goodge Street, about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 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
818
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
35.7%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,414 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 817.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.7%

Approximately 35.7% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 187 ft away from WC1E 7EY.

Flood risk

No risk

Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West near WC1E 7EY 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 Goodge Street located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WC1E 7EY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

1

Goodge Street

Northern

Walking directions to Goodge Street
0.3 mi

1

Euston Square

Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan

Walking directions to Euston Square
0.3 mi

1

Warren Street

Northern, Victoria

Walking directions to Warren Street

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WC1E 7EY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miRussell SquareSmallWalking directions to Russell Square
0.3 miGordon SquareSmallWalking directions to Gordon Square
0.3 miTavistock SquareSmallWalking directions to Tavistock Square

Area Profile

Population
110
Population density
15,493 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
240.44(+2463%)
Other theft
216.19(+1791%)
Violence and sexual offences
165.64(+433%)
Anti-social behaviour
132.35(+393%)
Shoplifting
69.87(+599%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
28
25%
Other White
26
23.21%
Chinese
9
8.04%
Bangladeshi
8
7.14%
Other Asian
8
7.14%
Total population: 112

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
56.19%
No qualifications
19
18.1%
Level 3 (A level)
12
11.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
8.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
5
4.76%
Total 16+ residents: 105

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
24
34.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
24.29%
Owns outright
14
20%
Owns with a mortgage
8
11.43%
Other forms of private rent
3
4.29%
Total households: 70

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 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WC1E 7EY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WC1E 7EY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Jul 202514, Ridgmount Gardens, London, WC1E 7ARFlatsLeasehold£640,000
28 Mar 202526A, Ridgmount Gardens, London, WC1E 7ASFlatsLeasehold£575,000
29 Aug 2025Flat 29, 5, Huntley Street, London, WC1E 6AJFlatsLeasehold£820,000
02 Sept 202556A, Ridgmount Gardens, London, WC1E 7AUFlatsLeasehold£887,500
14 Apr 202559, Ridgmount Gardens, London, WC1E 7AUFlatsLeasehold£1,270,000

Schools

In the WC1E 7EY postcode area, located within Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WC1E 7EY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableLondon School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineHigher education institutions

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableBirkbeck CollegeHigher education institutions

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableUniversity College LondonHigher education institutions

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WC1E 7EY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WC1E 7EY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressCamden, W1T 2QBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miGoodge Street Food & Wine49 Goodge Street, London, W1T 1TEWalking directions to Goodge Street Food & Wine
0.2 miSainsbury's Local21 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 1BJWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miUCL ShopGordon Square, Camden, WC1H 0AWWalking directions to UCL Shop
0.2 miM&S Simply FoodTottenham Court Road, Camden, W1T 7NGWalking directions to M&S Simply Food

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 WC1E 7EY, 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 026EE01035711
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2000-12-01

Frequently asked questions about WC1E 7EY

Is WC1E 7EY (Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West) safe?

The area around WC1E 7EY records about 818 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 WC1E 7EY?

The median sale price around WC1E 7EY 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 WC1E 7EY?

There are 20 schools close to WC1E 7EY, including London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Birkbeck College and University College London. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WC1E 7EY?

The closest station to WC1E 7EY is Goodge Street in TfL zone 1, about 120 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around WC1E 7EY?

WC1E 7EY scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,414 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WC1E 7EY (Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras covering WC1E 7EY 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).