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WC1N 1JF

Herbrand Street

Bloomsbury

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Detailed insights for WC1N 1JF

Overview

Postcode WC1N 1JF 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 182.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Coram's Fields.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
182
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
89.8%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

King's Cross & Bloomsbury North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,936 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

King's Cross & Bloomsbury North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 182.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in King's Cross & Bloomsbury North is £61,232 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 307 ft away from WC1N 1JF.

Flood risk

No risk

King's Cross & Bloomsbury North near WC1N 1JF 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.

Nearby public transport stations for WC1N 1JF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

1

Russell Square

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Russell Square
0.4 mi

1

Kings Cross St. Pancras

Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria

Walking directions to Kings Cross St. Pancras
0.4 mi

1

Euston Square

Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan

Walking directions to Euston Square

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WC1N 1JF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miCoram's FieldsMediumWalking directions to Coram's Fields
0.2 miRussell SquareSmallWalking directions to Russell Square
0.2 miSt George's GardensSmallWalking directions to St George's Gardens

Area Profile

Population
169
Population density
45,945.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Other theft
58.36(+411%)
Theft from the person
38.43(+310%)
Violence and sexual offences
35.59(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.88(+30%)
Shoplifting
18.51(+85%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
73
43.2%
Other White
19
11.24%
African
13
7.69%
Bangladeshi
12
7.1%
Other Asian
9
5.33%
Total population: 169

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
42.48%
No qualifications
23
15.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
13.07%
Level 3 (A level)
17
11.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
9.8%
Total 16+ residents: 153

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
78
79.59%
Social rents from council
10
10.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
8.16%
Owns outright
2
2.04%
Total households: 98

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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WC1N 1JF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WC1N 1JF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jul 2025Flat 1, 39, Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1APFlatsLeasehold£475,000
10 Jul 2025Flat 2, 39, Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1APFlatsLeasehold£475,000
10 Jul 2025Flat 3, 39, Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1APFlatsLeasehold£475,000
12 Feb 2026Flat 4, Coram House, Herbrand Street, London, WC1N 1HQFlatsLeasehold£430,000
19 Dec 2025Flat 16, Dickens House, Herbrand Street, London, WC1N 1HJFlatsLeasehold£675,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WC1N 1JF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableSchool of Oriental and African StudiesHigher education institutions

N/A

0.2 miNurseryThomas Coram CentreLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableOdyssey House School - BloomsburyOther independent special school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WC1N 1JF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WC1N 1JF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miRussell's General Store33-37 Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1APWalking directions to Russell's General Store
0 miMarchmont Street Post Office33-37 Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1APWalking directions to Marchmont Street Post Office
0.1 miNew Bloomsbury Halal Food Store65 Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1APWalking directions to New Bloomsbury Halal Food Store
0.1 miEuro Food & Wine3-16 Woburn Place, London, WC1H 0LSWalking directions to Euro Food & Wine
0.1 miBest MartMarchmont Street, Camden, WC1N 1ABWalking directions to Best Mart

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 WC1N 1JF, 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 029HE01000853
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WC1N 1JF

Is WC1N 1JF (King's Cross & Bloomsbury North) safe?

The area around WC1N 1JF records about 182 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 WC1N 1JF?

The median sale price around WC1N 1JF 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 WC1N 1JF?

There are 20 schools close to WC1N 1JF, including School of Oriental and African Studies, Thomas Coram Centre (Outstanding) and Odyssey House School - Bloomsbury. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WC1N 1JF?

The closest station to WC1N 1JF is Russell Square in TfL zone 1, about 182 m away, serving the Piccadilly line.

How deprived is the area around WC1N 1JF?

WC1N 1JF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,936 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WC1N 1JF (King's Cross & Bloomsbury North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras covering WC1N 1JF 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).