Postcode WC1H 9LN 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 124.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in King's Cross & Bloomsbury North is £61,232 per year. The nearest station is Russell Square, about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Coram's Fields.
King's Cross & Bloomsbury North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,269 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
King's Cross & Bloomsbury North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 59.5% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 81 ft away from WC1H 9LN.
King's Cross & Bloomsbury North near WC1H 9LN 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Russell Square | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Russell Square |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Euston | London Midland, Northern, Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Euston |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Euston Square | Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Euston 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 |
| 0.3 mi | St George's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St George's Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 69 | £525,000 | £1,096 |
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 | £557,500 | £1,999,999 |
| 2026 | £525,000 | — |
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 | £1,161 | — |
There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WC1H 9LN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2026 | Flat C, 26, Burton Street, London, WC1H 9AQ | Flats | Leasehold | £520,000 | |
| 04 Aug 2025 | Flat D, 30, Burton Street, London, WC1H 9AQ | Flats | Leasehold | £345,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 605, Endsleigh Court, Upper Woburn Place, London, WC1H 0HL | Flats | Leasehold | £775,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 5, Tavistock Court, Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9HE | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2025 | Flat 27, Tavistock Court, Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9HE | Flats | Leasehold | £179,000 |
In the WC1H 9LN postcode area, located within King's Cross & Bloomsbury North, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WC1H 9LN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bloomsbury Food & Wine | 44 Tavistock Place, London, WC1H 9RE | Walking directions to Bloomsbury Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Portland Food & Wine | Camden, WC1H 0JR | Walking directions to Portland Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | New Bloomsbury Halal Food Store | 65 Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1AP | Walking directions to New Bloomsbury Halal Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Best Mart | Marchmont Street, Camden, WC1N 1AB | Walking directions to Best Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Marchmont Street Post Office | 33-37 Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1AP | Walking directions to Marchmont Street Post Office |
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 9LN, 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 9LN records about 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 anti-social behaviour, other theft and theft from the person.
The median sale price around WC1H 9LN in King's Cross & Bloomsbury North is £525,000 (about £1,096 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to WC1H 9LN, including University College London, School of Oriental and African Studies and Birkbeck College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WC1H 9LN is Russell Square in TfL zone 1, about 413 m away, serving the Piccadilly line.
WC1H 9LN scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,269 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 9LN 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).