Postcode WC2H 8LX 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1998.6 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 Tottenham Court Road located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest small park is Russell Square.
Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,962 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1998.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 38.5% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 40 ft away from WC2H 8LX.
Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South near WC2H 8LX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tottenham Court Road located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Tottenham Court Road | Central, Elizabeth, Northern | Walking directions to Tottenham Court Road |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Covent Garden | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Covent Garden |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Leicester Square | Northern, Piccadilly | Walking directions to Leicester Square |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Russell Square | Small | Walking directions to Russell Square |
| 0.4 mi | Bloomsbury Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Bloomsbury Square Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Soho Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Soho Square Gardens |
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £775,000 in Holborn & Covent Garden area, with individual transactions ranging from £375,000 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 | 64 | £773,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £2,850,000 |
10 year median price trend in Holborn & Covent Garden
In the WC2H 8LX postcode area, located within Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WC2H 8LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Seoul Plaza | St Giles High Street, Camden, WC2H 8LW | Walking directions to Seoul Plaza |
| 0.1 mi | The Convenience Store | St Giles High Street, Camden, WC2H 8LE | Walking directions to The Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Quick | Greek Street, Westminster, W1D 4EH | Walking directions to Quick |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Greek Street, Westminster, W1D 4DX | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | centrepoint food store | Dyott Street, Camden, WC1A 1DG | Walking directions to centrepoint food store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.