Postcode WC1N 1HT 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 187.2 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 Russell Square located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is Coram's Fields.
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.
King's Cross & Bloomsbury North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 187.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 76.1% 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.
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 192 ft away from WC1N 1HT.
King's Cross & Bloomsbury North near WC1N 1HT 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Russell Square | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Russell Square |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Kings Cross St. Pancras | Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria | Walking directions to Kings Cross St. Pancras |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Euston Square | Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Euston Square |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Coram's Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Coram's Fields |
| 0.1 mi | Russell Square | Small | Walking directions to Russell Square |
| 0.2 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 WC1N 1HT postcode area, located within King's Cross & Bloomsbury North, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WC1N 1HT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 40 Bernard Street, London, WC1N 1BY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Tian Tian Market | Handel Street, Camden, WC1N 1AE | Walking directions to Tian Tian Market |
| 0.1 mi | Euro Food & Wine | 3-16 Woburn Place, London, WC1H 0LS | Walking directions to Euro Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Russell's General Store | 33-37 Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1AP | Walking directions to Russell's General Store |
| 0.1 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 (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.