Postcode WC1H 0HW is located in a major urban area, within the Bloomsbury area 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 median sale price in Bloomsbury is £525,000 (around £1,114 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £336,875 and £761,250. The nearest station is Euston, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Coram's Fields.
Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,414 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 817.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.5% 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.
The average income per household in Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West is £77,584 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 40 ft away from WC1H 0HW.
Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West near WC1H 0HW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Euston located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Euston | London Midland, Northern, Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Euston |
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Euston Square | Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Euston Square |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Russell Square | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Russell Square |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Coram's Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Coram's Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Russell Square | Small | Walking directions to Russell Square |
| 0.4 mi | St George's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St George's Gardens |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 (about £1,114 per square foot) in Bloomsbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,875,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 1 | £1,775,000 | £1,309 |
| Flats | 77 | £525,000 | £1,105 |
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 | £547,500 | £1,999,999 |
| 2026 | £550,000 | £1,775,000 |
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 | £1,151 | £1,309 |
There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WC1H 0HW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jun 2026 | Flat 12, Winston House, Endsleigh Street, London, WC1H 0EA | Flats | Leasehold | £485,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | Flat 22, Winston House, Endsleigh Street, London, WC1H 0EA | Flats | Leasehold | £673,500 | |
| 30 Jun 2026 | Flat 12, Tavistock Court, Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9HE | Flats | Leasehold | £880,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | Flat 45, Tavistock Court, Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9HG | Flats | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Flat 66, Tavistock Court, Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9HG | Flats | Leasehold | £320,000 |
In the WC1H 0HW postcode area, located within Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Argyle Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Oct 2022. | |
| 0.4 mi | Nursery | Thomas Coram Centre | Local authority nursery school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Jun 2014. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WC1H 0HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 7-11 Chalton Street, London, NW1 1JD | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Portland Food & Wine | Camden, WC1H 0JR | Walking directions to Portland Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | Euston Road, London, NW1 2HS | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.2 mi | Bloomsbury Food & Wine | 44 Tavistock Place, London, WC1H 9RE | Walking directions to Bloomsbury Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | UCL Shop | Gordon Square, Camden, WC1H 0AW | Walking directions to UCL Shop |
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 WC1H 0HW, 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 WC1H 0HW 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 violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around WC1H 0HW in Bloomsbury is £525,000 (about £1,114 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to WC1H 0HW, including Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ (Requires improvement), Argyle Primary School (Good) and Thomas Coram Centre (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WC1H 0HW is Euston in TfL zone 1, about 357 m away, serving the London Midland, Northern, Overground and Victoria lines.
WC1H 0HW 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).
The Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras covering WC1H 0HW 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).