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WC1H 9PP

Sandwich Street

Bloomsbury

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Detailed insights for WC1H 9PP

Overview

Postcode WC1H 9PP 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 Kings Cross St. Pancras, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Coram's Fields.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
1.1%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

King's Cross & Bloomsbury North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.1%

Approximately 1.1% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in King's Cross & Bloomsbury North is £61,232 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 189 ft away from WC1H 9PP.

Flood risk

No risk

King's Cross & Bloomsbury North near WC1H 9PP 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 Kings Cross St. Pancras located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WC1H 9PP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 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
0.3 mi

1

Russell Square

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Russell Square

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WC1H 9PP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCoram's FieldsMediumWalking directions to Coram's Fields
0.4 miRussell SquareSmallWalking directions to Russell Square
0.2 miSt George's GardensSmallWalking directions to St George's Gardens

Area Profile

Population
948
Population density
92,038.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Other theft
36.59(+220%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.81(+22%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.97(-23%)
Theft from the person
21.45(+129%)
Public order
11.99(+77%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
280
29.5%
British
232
24.45%
Chinese
124
13.07%
Indian
86
9.06%
Other Asian
44
4.64%
Total population: 949

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
600
63.49%
Level 4+ (Degree)
226
23.92%
Other
40
4.23%
No qualifications
30
3.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
3.07%
Total 16+ residents: 945

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
46
50%
Owns outright
30
32.61%
Other forms of private rent
10
10.87%
Owns with a mortgage
3
3.26%
Shared ownership
2
2.17%
Total households: 92

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 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WC1H 9PP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WC1H 9PP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Oct 2025Flat 57, Sandwich House, Sandwich Street, London, WC1H 9PPFlatsLeasehold£465,000
20 Mar 2025Flat 84, Sandwich House, Sandwich Street, London, WC1H 9PWFlatsLeasehold£650,000
01 Jul 2025Flat 156, Thanet House, Thanet Street, London, WC1H 9QDFlatsLeasehold£505,000
19 Sept 2025Flat 178, Sinclair House, Thanet Street, London, WC1H 9QAFlatsLeasehold£523,000
30 Oct 2025Flat 4, Rashleigh House, Thanet Street, London, WC1H 9ESFlatsLeasehold£420,000

Schools

In the WC1H 9PP postcode area, located within King's Cross & Bloomsbury North, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WC1H 9PP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryArgyle Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNurseryThomas Coram CentreLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.3 mi16 plusCapital City College GroupFurther education

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WC1H 9PP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WC1H 9PP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSupersave Food & Wine1 Leigh Street, London, WC1H 9QXWalking directions to Supersave Food & Wine
0.1 miEthio Stores120 Judd Street, London, WC1H 9NSWalking directions to Ethio Stores
0.1 miCash and Carry98 Cromer Street, London, WC1H 8BZWalking directions to Cash and Carry
0.1 miBloomsbury Food & Wine44 Tavistock Place, London, WC1H 9REWalking directions to Bloomsbury Food & Wine
0.1 miSteven Lee Supermarket94-96 Cromer Street, London, WC1H 8DDWalking directions to Steven Lee Supermarket

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 9PP, 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)King's Cross & Bloomsbury NorthE02007115
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Camden 029FE01000943
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WC1H 9PP

Is WC1H 9PP (King's Cross & Bloomsbury North) safe?

The area around WC1H 9PP 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.

What is the average house price near WC1H 9PP?

The median sale price around WC1H 9PP 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.

What schools are near WC1H 9PP?

There are 20 schools close to WC1H 9PP, including Argyle Primary School (Good), Thomas Coram Centre (Outstanding) and Capital City College Group (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WC1H 9PP?

The closest station to WC1H 9PP is Kings Cross St. Pancras in TfL zone 1, about 357 m away, serving the Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria lines.

How deprived is the area around WC1H 9PP?

WC1H 9PP 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).

Who represents WC1H 9PP (King's Cross & Bloomsbury North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras covering WC1H 9PP 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).