Postcode WC1H 9AR is located in a major urban area, within the Bloomsbury ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the King's Cross & Bloomsbury North area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 361.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in King's Cross & Bloomsbury North is £61,232 per year. The nearest station is St Pancras located about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is Coram's Fields.
King's Cross & Bloomsbury North has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,602 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
King's Cross & Bloomsbury North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 361.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 50.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in King's Cross & Bloomsbury North is £61,232 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 168 ft away from WC1H 9AR.
King's Cross & Bloomsbury North near WC1H 9AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St Pancras located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Euston | London Midland, Northern, Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Euston |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Kings Cross St. Pancras | Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria | Walking directions to Kings Cross St. Pancras |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | King's Cross | Great Northern | Walking directions to King's Cross |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Coram's Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Coram's Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Russell Square | Small | Walking directions to Russell Square |
| 0.3 mi | St George's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St George's Gardens |
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £557,500 in Bloomsbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,999,999.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 59 | £550,000 |
| Terraced | 1 | £1,999,999 |
10 year median price trend in Bloomsbury
In the WC1H 9AR postcode area, located within King's Cross & Bloomsbury North, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WC1H 9AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ethio Stores | 120 Judd Street, London, WC1H 9NS | Walking directions to Ethio Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Supersave Food & Wine | 1 Leigh Street, London, WC1H 9QX | Walking directions to Supersave Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Camden, NW1 1LS | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Bloomsbury Food & Wine | 44 Tavistock Place, London, WC1H 9RE | Walking directions to Bloomsbury Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Best Mart | Marchmont Street, Camden, WC1N 1AB | Walking directions to Best Mart |
Annual council tax rates for Camden district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.