Which ward and council is WC2H 9JU in?

WC2H 9JU is in Holborn & Covent Garden ward, Camden council (London).

What's the average income in Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South?

Average resident income is about £55,000 per year.

How safe is Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South (WC2H 9JU)?

Crime level is very high with about 897.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South near WC2H 9JU.

What schools are near WC2H 9JU and how are they rated?

There are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools; Ofsted ratings include primary: 2 Outstanding and 2 Good; secondary: 0 Outstanding and 0 Good.

What's the local population and density?

Population around Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South is 191 with density 10052.9 per km².

Which supermarkets are close to WC2H 9JU?

Nearby amenities include 15 supermarkets, closest supermarket is Tesco Express

What's the nearest station to WC2H 9JU and how far is it?

The nearest station is Covent Garden, about 0.1 miles away; there are 5 stations nearby.

Is WC2H 9JU at risk of flooding?

No risk of flooding, score 0/10.

What are house prices in Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South?

Based on 76 recent sales, the median price is £773,750.

How much social housing is near WC2H 9JU?

About 42.2% on this street and 34.3% across the surrounding area.

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WC2H 9JU

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Holborn & Covent Garden

Camden

England / London / Camden / Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South / Holborn & Covent Garden / WC2H 9JU

Overview

Postcode WC2H 9JU 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 Covent Garden located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, closest medium park is Victoria Embankment Gardens.

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

898

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

4/10

Social housing

42.2%

Connectivity

10/10

Flood Risk

No risk

Noise Level

No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 897.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

42.2%

Approximately 42.2% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income of residents in Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South is £55,000 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WC2H 9JU.

Flood risk

No risk

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South near WC2H 9JU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Covent Garden located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Distance	Zone	Name	Lines
0.1 mi	1	Covent Garden	Piccadilly
0.3 mi	1	Holborn	Central, Piccadilly
0.3 mi	1	Leicester Square	Northern, Piccadilly

Parks

Distance	Name	Size
0.4 mi	Victoria Embankment Gardens	Medium
0.3 mi	Lincoln's Inn Fields	Medium
0.5 mi	Lincoln's Inn	Small

Area Profile

Population

191

Population density

10,052.9 per km²

Demographics

British

41.15%

Other White

25.52%

Chinese

8.33%

Bangladeshi

5.73%

Other

3.65%

Total population: 192

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

37.78%

Social rents from council

31.11%

Owns outright

11.11%

Other social rented

11.11%

Owns with a mortgage

5.19%

Total households: 135

Property prices in Holborn & Covent Garden

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £773,750 in Holborn & Covent Garden area, with individual transactions ranging from £375,000 up to £6,443,750.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	75	£772,500	£400,000	£562,500	£1,170,000	£3,805,000
Semi-Detached	1	£2,850,000	£2,850,000	£2,850,000	£2,850,000	£2,850,000

10 years price trend in Holborn & Covent Garden

Schools

In the WC2H 9JU postcode area, located within Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Distance	Phase	Name	Type	Rating
0.1 mi	Not applicable	The Royal Ballet School	Other independent school	N/A
0.2 mi	Primary	St Josephs Catholic Primary School	Voluntary aided school	Good
0.2 mi	16 plus	City Lit	Further education	Outstanding

Local amenities

Distance	Name	Address
0 mi	Tesco Express	Endell Street, London, WC2H 9BJ
0 mi	Food-Wine-News	9 Endell Street, London, WC2H 9BJ
0 mi	Miranas	28-30 Endell Street, London, WC2H 9AG
0.1 mi	Tavio Express	Drury Lane, Camden, WC2B 5QG
0.1 mi	The Convenience Store	Monmouth Street, Camden, WC2H 9DA

Distance	Name	Address
0 mi	The Cross Keys	31 Endell Street, London, WC2H 9BA
0.1 mi	The Crown and Anchor	22 Neal Street, London, WC2H 9PS
0.1 mi	The Sun	21 Drury Lane, London, WC2B 5RH
0.1 mi	The Sun Tavern	Long Acre, Westminster, WC2E 9JD
0.1 mi	Guanabara	Drury Lane, Camden, WC2B 5PF

Distance	Name	Address
0 mi	Wolfox	51-53 Shelton Street, London, WC2H 9HE
0 mi	Earls Cafe Bar	Camden, WC2H 9BB
0 mi	The 10 Cases	16-18 Endell Street, London, WC2H 9BD
0 mi	Circus	27-29 Endell Street, London, WC2H 9BA
0 mi	Costa	39-41 Shelton Street, London, WC2H 9HJ

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	Essentials	Drury Lane, Camden, WC2B 5AF
0.1 mi	Boots	107-115 Long Acre, London, WC2E 9NT
0.2 mi	Chinese Medicine Centre	Dyott Street, Camden, WC1A 1NU
0.2 mi	Boots	129–133 Kingsway, London, WC2B 6NH
0.3 mi	Boots	105-108 Strand, London, WC2R 0AA

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

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