About Bloomsbury

Bloomsbury is a small town in Camden, Greater London. Neighbouring communities include St Pancras and Somers Town.

School Ratings in Bloomsbury

There are 1034 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 £2.9M, with flats making up the majority of the housing stock at around £828K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bloomsbury

Recorded crime levels are higher than the national average. Theft from person is prevalent across Bloomsbury, with 2123 recorded incidents in January 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.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Bloomsbury

Broadband availability in Bloomsbury includes superfast options in many areas, though speeds can vary. Mobile coverage is generally adequate on 4G, but 5G and indoor reception may be limited in some spots. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 392 sales

Average Price £2.86M
£10K — £286M
Semi £2.98M 3
Terraced £3.34M 36
Flat £828K 276

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

434 Primary
112 Secondary
488 Other
Thomas Coram Centre Nursery Outstanding 113 yards Capital City College 16 plus Good 129 yards Argyle Primary School Primary Good 0.2 miles Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH Outstanding 0.3 miles St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Primary Outstanding 0.3 miles Christopher Hatton Primary School Primary Outstanding 0.4 miles 1a Children's Centre Good 0.4 miles Winton Primary School Primary Outstanding 0.4 miles Odyssey House School - Bloomsbury Good 0.5 miles School of Oriental and African Studies 0.5 miles The Pears Family School Outstanding 0.5 miles The Gower School Good 0.5 miles

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.

Overall Deprivation
4/10
Income
5/10
Employment
5/10
Education
7/10
Health
5/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
1/10
2,196 Children (0-15) 10%
18,299 Working Age 80%
3,171 Older (60+) 14%
Below Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 49.3% of children in income-deprived families
Below Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 39% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Bloomsbury 8,717 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

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.

2,123 Theft from Person
1,501 Other Theft
1,217 Violence & Sexual Offences
1,086 Anti-Social Behaviour
879 Shoplifting
371 Public Order
343 Drugs
327 Robbery
252 Burglary
214 Vehicle Crime
183 Criminal Damage & Arson
137 Bicycle Theft
50 Other Crime
34 Weapons
Local Policing
Metropolitan King's Cross Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

London St Pancras International Train Station 0.4 miles
London Euston Train Station 0.6 miles
Farringdon Train Station 0.8 miles
Caledonian Road And Barnsbury Train Station 1.2 miles
Camden Road Train Station 1.4 miles
Essex Road Train Station 1.4 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

St Pancras 0 yards Somers Town 0.6 miles Finsbury 0.6 miles Clerkenwell 0.6 miles St Giles 0.6 miles Holborn 0.6 miles Soho 0.9 miles London 0.9 miles Pentonville 0.9 miles Regent's Park 1.2 miles Shoreditch 1.2 miles St Luke's 1.2 miles

Local Government

District Camden
Ward Bloomsbury
Constituency Holborn and St Pancras
Parish Camden, unparished area
Region London

Notable & Famous People from Bloomsbury 5 people

Catherine Tate
Screenwriter
English comedian, actress and writer
Decimus Burton
Architect
British architect (1800–1881)
Elisabeth Lutyens
Composer
British composer (1906–1983)
Gerry Anderson
Screenwriter
English television creator and filmmaker (1929-2012)
John Linnell
Poet
British artist (1792–1882)

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Barbon Close 1 Bernard Street 5 Boswell Street 5 Brownlow Mews 4 Brunswick Square 4 Calthorpe Street 4 Colonnade 8 Coram Street 3 Cosmo Place 1 Dombey Street 5 Doughty Mews 3 Doughty Street 14 Emerald Street 4 Gage Street 1 Gray's Inn Road 4 Great James Street 10 Great Ormond Street 11 Grenville Street 2 Guilford Place 2 Guilford Street 14 Handel Street 5 Harpur Street 2 Heathcote Street 1 Henrietta Mews 3 Herbrand Street 5 Hunter Street 9 John Street 14 John's Mews 8 Kenton Street 3 King's Mews 4

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