Postcode WC1N 1JS is located in a major urban area, within the Bloomsbury ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 817.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 6.3× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West is £77,584 per year. The nearest station is Russell Square, about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Coram's Fields.
Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,414 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 817.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 62.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West is £77,584 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 299 ft away from WC1N 1JS.
Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West near WC1N 1JS 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 |
| 0.4 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Coram's Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Coram's Fields |
| 0.2 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 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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WC1N 1JS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | Flat 16, Dickens House, Herbrand Street, London, WC1N 1HJ | Flats | Leasehold | £675,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2025 | Flat 2, 39, Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1AP | Flats | Leasehold | £475,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2025 | Flat 3, 39, Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1AP | Flats | Leasehold | £475,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2025 | Flat 1, 39, Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1AP | Flats | Leasehold | £475,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Flat 4, Coram House, Herbrand Street, London, WC1N 1HQ | Flats | Leasehold | £430,000 |
In the WC1N 1JS postcode area, located within Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WC1N 1JS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Marchmont Street Post Office | 33-37 Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1AP | Walking directions to Marchmont Street Post Office |
| 0 mi | Russell's General Store | 33-37 Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1AP | Walking directions to Russell's General Store |
| 0 mi | New Bloomsbury Halal Food Store | 65 Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1AP | Walking directions to New Bloomsbury Halal Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Bloomsbury Food & Wine | 44 Tavistock Place, London, WC1H 9RE | Walking directions to Bloomsbury Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Best Mart | Marchmont Street, Camden, WC1N 1AB | Walking directions to Best Mart |
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 WC1N 1JS, 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 WC1N 1JS records about 818 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 theft from the person, other theft and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WC1N 1JS in Fitzrovia East & Bloomsbury West 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 WC1N 1JS, including School of Oriental and African Studies, Thomas Coram Centre (Outstanding) and Birkbeck College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WC1N 1JS is Russell Square in TfL zone 1, about 220 m away, serving the Piccadilly line.
WC1N 1JS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,414 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 WC1N 1JS 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).