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WC1H 0AX

Bloomsbury

Camden

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Overview

Postcode WC1H 0AX 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 Euston Square, about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 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
26.7%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

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

26.7%

Approximately 26.7% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 45 ft away from WC1H 0AX.

Flood risk

No risk

Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West near WC1H 0AX 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 Euston Square located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WC1H 0AX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

1

Euston Square

Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan

Walking directions to Euston Square
0.1 mi

1

Euston

London Midland, Northern, Overground, Victoria

Walking directions to Euston
0.2 mi

1

Warren Street

Northern, Victoria

Walking directions to Warren Street

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WC1H 0AX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRussell SquareSmallWalking directions to Russell Square
0.2 miGordon SquareSmallWalking directions to Gordon Square
0.2 miTavistock SquareSmallWalking directions to Tavistock Square

Area Profile

Population
547
Population density
8,822.6 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
197
35.88%
Other White
110
20.04%
Indian
50
9.11%
Chinese
49
8.93%
White and Asian (mixed)
27
4.92%
Total population: 549

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
353
65.13%
Level 4+ (Degree)
126
23.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
4.06%
No qualifications
16
2.95%
Other
12
2.21%
Total 16+ residents: 542

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
44
43.56%
Owns outright
18
17.82%
Social rents from council
14
13.86%
Other social rented
13
12.87%
Owns with a mortgage
8
7.92%
Total households: 101

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 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WC1H 0AX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WC1H 0AX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Jun 2026Flat 12, Winston House, Endsleigh Street, London, WC1H 0EAFlatsLeasehold£485,000
17 Oct 2025Flat 22, Winston House, Endsleigh Street, London, WC1H 0EAFlatsLeasehold£673,500
31 Mar 2025Flat 5, Tavistock Court, Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9HEFlatsLeasehold£240,000
06 Mar 2025Flat 27, Tavistock Court, Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9HEFlatsLeasehold£179,000
28 Aug 2025Flat 45, Tavistock Court, Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9HGFlatsLeasehold£175,000

Schools

In the WC1H 0AX postcode area, located within Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WC1H 0AX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableUniversity College LondonHigher education institutions

N/A

0.2 miSecondaryMaria Fidelis Catholic School FCJVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableSchool of Oriental and African StudiesHigher education institutions

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WC1H 0AX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WC1H 0AX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalDrummond Street, Camden, NW1 2EAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miUCL ShopGordon Square, Camden, WC1H 0AWWalking directions to UCL Shop
0.1 miM&S Simply FoodEuston Road, London, NW1 2HSWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.2 miPlentiful Foods LtdDrummond Street, Camden, NW1 2HLWalking directions to Plentiful Foods Ltd
0.2 miWhistle StopCamden, NW1 2RTWalking directions to Whistle Stop

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 WC1H 0AX, 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 Introduced1993-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WC1H 0AX

Is WC1H 0AX (Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West) safe?

The area around WC1H 0AX 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 WC1H 0AX?

The median sale price around WC1H 0AX 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 WC1H 0AX?

There are 20 schools close to WC1H 0AX, including University College London, Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ (Good) and School of Oriental and African Studies. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WC1H 0AX?

The closest station to WC1H 0AX is Euston Square in TfL zone 1, about 173 m away, serving the Circle, Hammersmith and City and Metropolitan lines.

How deprived is the area around WC1H 0AX?

WC1H 0AX 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 WC1H 0AX (Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras covering WC1H 0AX 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).