Postcode WC2B 5LW 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 897.9 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 Holborn located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest medium park is Lincoln's Inn Fields.
Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,788 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 897.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 65.4% 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 184 ft away from WC2B 5LW.
Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South near WC2B 5LW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Holborn located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Holborn | Central, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Holborn |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Covent Garden | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Covent Garden |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Tottenham Court Road | Central, Elizabeth, Northern | Walking directions to Tottenham Court Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lincoln's Inn Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Lincoln's Inn Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Russell Square | Small | Walking directions to Russell Square |
| 0.4 mi | Lincoln's Inn | Small | Walking directions to Lincoln's Inn |
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 WC2B 5LW postcode area, located within Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WC2B 5LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tavio Express | Drury Lane, Camden, WC2B 5QG | Walking directions to Tavio Express |
| 0.1 mi | The Food Centre | Great Queen Street, Camden, WC2B 5DH | Walking directions to The Food Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 129-133 Kingsway, London, WC2B 6NH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Miranas | 28-30 Endell Street, London, WC2H 9AG | Walking directions to Miranas |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Endell Street, London, WC2H 9BJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.