Postcode WC1R 5JT is located in a major urban area, within the Holborn & Covent Garden ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1332.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South is £55,000 per year. The nearest station is Chancery Lane located about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is Coram's Fields.
Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,943 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1332.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 45.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South is £55,000 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 21 ft away from WC1R 5JT.
Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South near WC1R 5JT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chancery Lane located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Chancery Lane | Central | Walking directions to Chancery Lane |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Farringdon | Circle, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Thameslink | Walking directions to Farringdon |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Holborn | Central, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Holborn |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Coram's Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Coram's Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Lincoln's Inn Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Lincoln's Inn Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Spa Fields | Small | Walking directions to Spa Fields |
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £815,000 in Holborn & Covent Garden area, with individual transactions ranging from £370,000 up to £6,443,750.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 67 | £788,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £2,850,000 |
| Terraced | 1 | £4,250,000 |
10 year median price trend in Holborn & Covent Garden
In the WC1R 5JT postcode area, located within Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WC1R 5JT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Retail 24 | Gray's Inn Road, Camden, WC1X 8LR | Walking directions to Retail 24 |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 39-43 Grays Inn Road, London, WC1X 8PR | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 19-21 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6BS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Amazon Fresh | 318 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7BN | Walking directions to Amazon Fresh |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | 323-324 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7PU | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.