Bloomsbury on the map
Location in Greater LondonBloomsbury sits where the marker shows within the county.
About Bloomsbury
In Greater London, Bloomsbury is a small town. Addresses here fall under the WC1N postcode district. The nearest larger centre is St Pancras, about 0 yards away, with Somers Town also close by.
Around 5,677 people live in and around Bloomsbury. According to Office for National Statistics figures, household incomes across the wider Bloomsbury area sit above the England and Wales average, and the local business base is made up overwhelmingly of small firms.
School Ratings in Bloomsbury
There are 1038 schools in and around Bloomsbury. Thomas Coram Centre and St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
House Prices in Bloomsbury
The average property price is £2.7M, with flats making up the majority of the housing stock at around £803K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bloomsbury
Recorded crime levels are higher than the national average. Theft from person is prevalent across Bloomsbury, with 1815 recorded incidents in April 2026.
Deprivation and Employment in Bloomsbury
Bloomsbury sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.
Healthcare in Bloomsbury
There are 275 GP surgeries within three miles of Bloomsbury, the nearest being The Bloomsbury Surgery (0.1 miles away).
Local Data for Bloomsbury
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Property Prices 380 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the WC1N postcode area.
Household Income in Bloomsbury ONS 2023
The average total household income in Bloomsbury is approximately £69,362 a year before tax, 25% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £46,586. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £46,586.
Businesses in Bloomsbury ONS 2025
There are approximately 2,617 active businesses based in Bloomsbury, around 461 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 86% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 89 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Bloomsbury IMD 2025
Bloomsbury sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.
Crime in Bloomsbury 8,996 crimes · April 2026
Bloomsbury sees higher than average levels of reported crime relative to its population. Theft from person represents the most frequently recorded category. This pattern is not uncommon in densely populated urban areas and does not necessarily reflect the experience of most residents.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
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Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
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Home Ownership in Bloomsbury
Of the 2,541 households in and around Bloomsbury, 19% are owned, 47% are socially rented and 34% are privately rented. Home ownership here is lower than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Bloomsbury.