What's the nearest station to WC1N 1HE and how far is it?

The nearest station is Russell Square, about 0.1 miles away; there are 5 stations nearby.

What schools are near WC1N 1HE and how are they rated?

There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools; Ofsted ratings include primary: 2 Outstanding and 3 Good; secondary: 0 Outstanding and 1 Good.

Are there parks near WC1N 1HE?

Yes - 10 parks; the nearest medium park is Coram's Fields about 0.2 miles away.

What's the average income in King's Cross & Bloomsbury North?

Average resident income is about £48,100 per year.

Which ward and council is WC1N 1HE in?

WC1N 1HE is in Bloomsbury ward, Camden council (London).

How noisy is WC1N 1HE?

Noise level is High (approx. 70.0-74.9 dB) from road about 273.7 ft away.

How safe is King's Cross & Bloomsbury North (WC1N 1HE)?

Crime level is very high with about 225.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in King's Cross & Bloomsbury North near WC1N 1HE.

Which supermarkets are close to WC1N 1HE?

Nearby amenities include 15 supermarkets, closest supermarket is Russell's General Store

What are house prices in King's Cross & Bloomsbury North?

Based on 78 recent sales, the median price is £570,000.

What's the local population and density?

Population around King's Cross & Bloomsbury North is 169 with density 45945.9 per km².

Is WC1N 1HE at risk of flooding?

No risk of flooding, score 0/10.

How much social housing is near WC1N 1HE?

About 89.8% on this street and 50.4% across the surrounding area.

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Overview

Postcode WC1N 1HE 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 225.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in King's Cross & Bloomsbury North is £48,100 per year. The nearest station is Russell Square located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is Coram's Fields.

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

226

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

2/10

Social housing

89.8%

Connectivity

10/10

Flood Risk

No risk

Noise Level

High

Deprivation level

8/10

King's Cross & Bloomsbury North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,640 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

King's Cross & Bloomsbury North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 225.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

89.8%

Approximately 89.8% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income of residents in King's Cross & Bloomsbury North is £48,100 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 274 ft away from WC1N 1HE.

Flood risk

No risk

King's Cross & Bloomsbury North near WC1N 1HE 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 Russell Square located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Distance	Zone	Name	Lines
0.1 mi	1	Russell Square	Piccadilly
0.4 mi	1	Kings Cross St. Pancras	Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria
0.4 mi	1	Euston Square	Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan

Parks

Distance	Name	Size
0.2 mi	Coram's Fields	Medium
0.2 mi	Russell Square	Small
0.2 mi	St George's Gardens	Small

Area Profile

Population

169

Population density

45,945.9 per km²

Demographics

British

43.2%

Other White

11.24%

African

7.69%

Bangladeshi

7.1%

Other Asian

5.33%

Total population: 169

Housing

Other social rented

79.59%

Social rents from council

10.2%

Private landlord or letting agency

8.16%

Owns outright

2.04%

Total households: 98

Property prices in Bloomsbury

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £570,000 in Bloomsbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £228,000 up to £2,500,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	74	£547,500	£250,000	£328,563	£884,750	£1,484,933
Terraced	4	£2,035,000	£1,617,500	£1,887,499	£2,177,500	£2,435,500

10 years price trend in Bloomsbury

Schools

In the WC1N 1HE postcode area, located within King's Cross & Bloomsbury North, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Distance	Phase	Name	Type	Rating
0.2 mi	Not applicable	School of Oriental and African Studies	Higher education institutions	N/A
0.2 mi	Nursery	Thomas Coram Centre	Local authority nursery school	Outstanding
0.3 mi	Not applicable	Odyssey House School - Bloomsbury	Other independent special school	N/A

Local amenities

Distance	Name	Address
0 mi	Russell's General Store	33-37 Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1AP
0 mi	Marchmont Street Post Office	33-37 Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1AP
0.1 mi	Alara	Marchmont Street, Camden, WC1N 1NJ
0.1 mi	Euro Food & Wine	3-16 Woburn Place, London, WC1H 0LS
0.1 mi	New Bloomsbury Halal Food Store	65 Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1AP

Distance	Name	Address
0 mi	Marquis Cornwallis	31 Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1AP
0 mi	Callaghan's	Coram Street, London, WC1N 1HT
0.1 mi	London Pub	Camden, WC1H 0JR
0.1 mi	Friend at Hand	2-4 Herbrand Street, London, WC1N 1HX
0.1 mi	Lord John Russell	91-93 Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1AL

Distance	Name	Address
0 mi	49 Cafe	Marchmont Street, Camden, WC1N 1AP
0 mi	Ben's Cookies	38B Brunswick Square, London, WC1N 1BS
0 mi	Costa	55 Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1AP
0.1 mi	Gourmet Burger Kitchen	Handel Street, Camden, WC1N 1AE
0.1 mi	Miné Mané	59 Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1AP

Distance	Name	Address
0 mi	Boots	40-42 Brunswick Square, London, WC1N 1AE
0.2 mi	John Walker Chemist	Leigh Street, London, WC1H 9QX
0.3 mi	Holborn Pharmacy	Camden, WC1B 4BB
0.4 mi	Baban Pharmacy	34 Chalton Street, London, NW1 1JB
0.4 mi	Boots	211-212 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 7PP

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

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