Postcode WC1X 8HG 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 1002.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South is £70,221 per year. The nearest station is Chancery Lane located about 0.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, closest medium park is Lincoln's Inn 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 1002.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South is £70,221 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 90 ft away from WC1X 8HG.
Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South near WC1X 8HG 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 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lincoln's Inn Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Lincoln's Inn Fields |
| 0.2 mi | Lincoln's Inn | Small | Walking directions to Lincoln's Inn |
| 0.3 mi | Red Lion Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Red Lion Square Gardens |
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £788,750 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 | 51 | £775,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £2,850,000 |
| Terraced | 1 | £4,250,000 |
10 year median price trend in Holborn & Covent Garden
In the WC1X 8HG postcode area, located within Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WC1X 8HG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | 323-324 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7PU | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 19-21 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6BS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Retail 24 | Gray's Inn Road, Camden, WC1X 8LR | Walking directions to Retail 24 |
| 0.1 mi | Amazon Fresh | 318 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7BN | Walking directions to Amazon Fresh |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 123 Holborn, London, EC1N 2TD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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.