£828,878
Median Price
Postcode district (WC1B)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (WC1B)
14
Schools Nearby
100/100
Transport Score
~67 Mbps
Broadband Est.
4.8/10
Investment Score
Below AverageBased on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in WC1B
Rental Yield
1.8
Price Growth
4.4
Safety
1.5
Schools
9.3
Transport
10
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
4
Climate Resilience
4
Crime Statistics
HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (WC1B)
Higher crime levels, significantly influenced by nearby retail/commercial areas.
4791
Crimes/month
413
Area average
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2025-04: 5783
2025-05: 5580
2025-06: 5455
2025-07: 5675
2025-08: 5194
2025-09: 5131
2025-10: 5702
2025-11: 6485
2025-12: 6377
2026-01: 4964
2026-02: 4763
2026-03: 4647
2025-042026-03
↓ 0% vs previous period
Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence
Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Camden)
DECILE 5/10 — 40–50% most deprived
Camden has roughly average deprivation compared to the rest of England.
income
5
employment
5
education
7
health
5
crime
5
housing
5
environment
2
1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally
Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence
House Price Index
Local-authority-wide figures for Camden (the HPI is only published at LAD level). WC1B spans 2 local authorities; Camden is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the WC1B-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.
£803,129
Camden average
-8.9%
Annual Change
Declining
Market
Average Price by Type
£3,385,933
Detached
£2,025,247
Semi-Detached
£1,508,109
Terraced
£664,559
Flat
24-Month Price Trend
01/12/2002: £325,847
01/12/2003: £320,682
01/12/2004: £352,983
01/12/2005: £363,743
01/12/2006: £424,670
01/12/2007: £477,949
01/12/2008: £452,912
01/12/2009: £442,139
01/12/2010: £538,680
01/12/2011: £542,413
01/12/2012: £614,412
01/12/2013: £664,789
01/12/2014: £754,303
01/12/2015: £789,139
01/12/2016: £824,159
01/12/2017: £836,332
01/12/2018: £856,338
01/12/2019: £806,841
01/12/2020: £779,910
01/12/2021: £871,467
01/12/2022: £861,027
01/12/2023: £838,481
01/12/2024: £881,567
01/12/2025: £803,129
01/12/200201/12/2025
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence
Schools & Education
10
Primary
1
Secondary
1
Independent
1
Special
1
Nursery
14
Within 1 mile
Breakdown of all 14 schools within 1 mile, by phase.
GCSE Performance (2024/25)
44.5
Avg Attainment 8
+4.7% vs national (42.5)
47.2%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
ABOVE NATIONAL AVERAGE
Based on 15 secondary schools in Camden
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Transport Links
100/100
Excellent transport links - multiple tube/rail options within walking distance.
TfL Zone 119 Tube3 Rail
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Price Trends
Momentum for Camden. For the headline WC1B median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.
-8.9%
1 Year Change
declining
Market Status
Camden
Area Tracked
12 Month Trend
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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence
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Council TaxPostcode-level
G
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £3,117/year
Estimated band — verify on gov.uk
Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000
Source: Valuation Office Agency
Property timelinePostcode-level
Sales and planning applications at this postcode, most recent first.
- Sept 2025 · PLANNINGApplication to fully discharge the Approval of Details required by Condition 4c (joinery details) of Listed Building Consent 2024/5749/L, granted 14 February 2025Final Decision2025/3231/L
- Sept 2025 · PLANNINGHalo-lit fascia lettering to existing fasciaFinal Decision2025/2076/A
- Aug 2025 · PLANNINGProposed signage lettering to the front elevation.Final Decision2025/2560/L
- Aug 2025 · PLANNINGREAR GARDEN 1 x Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) (T162) - Reduce crown by approx. 2m re-growth back to the most recent previous reduction points. Remove the epicormic growth from the stem up to the crown break to prevent damage to the mews wall.Final Decision2025/3104/T
- Aug 2025 · PLANNINGDetails pursuant to Conditions 4 (Qualified Engineer Details) and 6 (piling method statement) of planning permission 2023/2864/P (dated 10/04/2024) for 'Extension to existing basement at rear; erection of reconstructed ground floor rear extension. Creation of new rear lightwell'.Final Decision2025/3114/P
- Aug 2025 · PLANNINGREAR GARDEN: 1 x London Plane (Platanus x hispanica) (T155) - Reduce crown to the north and south by 2.5m - 3m and tip reducing the remaining crown to the east and west by 1.5m - 2m, tapering out towards the top of the crown into the current central top, to leave a natural aesthetic and lift the low canopy by 2m for clearance over the mews wall and residential buildings by approx. 2m to prevent damage to the buildings and maintain the crown at reasonable proportions for the courtyard location.Final Decision2025/3085/T
- Aug 2025 · PLANNINGInstallation of security cameras, replacement of internal lobby doors and side screens, and WC reconfigurationFinal Decision2025/2920/L
- Aug 2025 · PLANNINGREAR GARDEN: 4 x Bay Laurels (T1-T4) - Reduce overall canopies by 1m.Final Decision2025/3111/T
- Aug 2025 · PLANNINGInstallation of technical lighting grid and art hanging system to exhibition spaces and new lighting throughout.Final Decision2025/1944/L
- Aug 2025 · PLANNINGREAR GARDEN: 1 x Robinia (T1) - Fell to ground level. 1 x London Plane (T2) - Raise four lowest hanging branches over lawn by 3m, raising crown over the lawn to approx. 10m. 1 x London Plane (T3) - Prune as shown on marked photo.Final Decision2025/3023/T
- Aug 2025 · PLANNINGDetails of dismantling and storage of the section of East Lawn perimeter wall as part of a method statement to part discharge condition 5 of listed building consent (ref 2025/1777/L) dated 08/07/2025 for Formation of a temporary opening in the dwarf wall to the east lawn for access/egress in association with the temporary relocation of bag search facility at the south entrance of The British Museum from the existing location to the east lawn of the south forecourt.Final Decision2025/3199/L
- Aug 2025 · PLANNINGDetails submitted in relation to condition 4 part c (drawings and samples- orangery and plant room) of approved application 2023/1831/P dated 24/04/2024 (for: Erection of rear single storey extension at ground floor following demolition of existing conservatory. Erection of plant in rear garden and at rear roof level. Rear landscaping alterations and erection of timber shelter. Erection of rear 1st floor balcony. Fenestration installations. Installations of platform lift and stairs from lower ground to ground floor within the front lightwell. Installation of lift overrun.)Final Decision2025/2805/P
- Aug 2025 · PLANNINGApproval of Details required by Conditions 4a and b (Flooring specifications and test removal patch) and 4d (wall test removal patch), granted under Listed Building Consent 2024/5749/LFinal Decision2025/2094/L
- Jul 2025 · PLANNINGInstallation of kitchen extract at roof level and associated internal alterationsFinal Decision2025/2090/L
- Jul 2025 · PLANNINGInstallation of Kitchen extract at roof levelFinal Decision2025/1622/P
- Jul 2025 · PLANNINGInstallation of 8 condenser units and associated acoustic enclosure at first floor level within lightwell (RETROSPECTIVE)Final Decision2022/3622/P
- Jul 2025 · PLANNINGDetails required by conditions 4a (ground floor entrance drawings) and 4f (details of cladding to columns) of planning permission reference 2023/4729/P dated 12/06/2024 for 'Variation of condition 3 (approved plans) of planning permission 2019/2985/P, dated 28 November 2019 for the 'Reconstruction of ninth-floor level and erection of tenth-floor extension following demolition of existing tenth-floor level plant room; installation of new shopfronts and pavement treatment at front elevation following demolition of existing front structure; revised treatment and landscaping to internal entrance courtyard and associated alterations to hotel building (use C1)' namely to infill below the canopy and make changes to the courtyard at ground floor, fenestration changes above the skybar entrance, replacement of existing flues and changes to the central window at second to eighth floor, retention of parapet to Russell Square face on the ninth floor and the introduction of two glazed staircase enclosures, omission of the fenestration to the rear (north east elevation), introduction of a plant facility to the tenth floor.'Final Decision2025/1894/P
- Jul 2025 · PLANNINGDemolition of existing outbuildings to the rear and changes to windows and doors at lower ground floor level to the rear and side elevations.Final Decision2025/0714/L
- Jul 2025 · PLANNINGDemolition of existing outbuildings to the rear and changes to windows and doors at lower ground floor level to the rear and side elevations.Final Decision2025/0680/P
- Jul 2025 · PLANNINGDetails required by conditions 4a (facing materials) and 4b (facing materials specification) of planning permission reference 2023/5263/P dated 19/02/2024 for 'Erection of two storey building to include plant room and back of house hotel functions. The works include the erection of a canopy following the removal of existing two storey building and canopy within service yard to hotel building (Use C1).'Final Decision2025/1895/P
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid · planning.data.gov.uk · matched by postcode (street-level, not house-level).
Planning Applications & ConstraintsPostcode-level
Planning Friction
10/10
Maximally restricted
Designation Stack
5
5 designations
Climate Resilience
4/10
Vulnerable
20
applications within 500m
Roof alterations including replacement of existing copper roofs with new copper roof at the main portico; replacement lead roof over contractors' desk, replacement copper roof of the east advancing wing with copper roof and replacement of 3 roof lanterns, relocation of access hatches with new maintenance route and guard rails. Structural repairs, including soffit repairs, repairs to South Colonnade flagstones and repair to roof timbers.
Final Decision47m away
Installation of a new exterior roof access hatch in the roof void above the Greek and Roman Study room of the main Museum building.
Final Decision47m away
Installation of chiller unit plant at roof level (level 6a), replacement of ductwork, new floor mounted extract fan, installation of extract duct from basement to roof level and replacement ductwork through the basement window all within the lightwell, installation of 4 solar shading louvres over the replacement roof lanterns (as approved under ref 2019/5564/P), replacement of blocked up second floor window with new window and new metal grille at north-west elevation.
Final Decision47m away
ON STREET MONTAGUE STREET: 1 x London Plane (T28) - Lift minor branches of the canopy to 6m.
Final Decision47m away
Installation of security blocks outside the northern entrance on Montague Place in association with the Museum for a temporary period until 05/02/2026.
Final Decision47m away
Planning Constraints:
Conservation AreaListed BuildingArticle 4 DirectionAir Quality Management AreaArchaeological Priority AreaBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (0)
⚠ Needs consent (5)
- Solar PV panels on roof
- Heat pump (air source) external unit
- Outbuilding / garden room
- Drop kerb / new vehicle access
- Fell or significantly prune a tree
✗ Blocked (5)
- Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
- Loft conversion with rear dormer
- Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
- Front porch (under 3 m²)
- Demolish + rebuild
Indicative only — your local planning authority has the final say.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk
Heritage & Listed BuildingsPostcode-level
Conservation Area
Bloomsbury
Planning restrictions may apply
moderate heritage impact
Property is in a conservation area. Additional planning considerations apply.
Source: Historic England
Noise Levels
quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.
Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)
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BroadbandEst.
Avg Download~67 Mbps
Max Available~1000 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre+ Yes
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Air Quality
Low
Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.
Source: DEFRA UK-AIR
Flood Risk
NONE RISK
No current flood alerts in this area.
Source: Environment Agency
Walkability
100/100
Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.
Within ½ mile:636 places
Source: OpenStreetMap
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Local Climate
5-year average from Open-Meteo
11.7°C
Avg Temperature
747mm
Annual Rainfall
2818h
Sunshine/Year
20.5 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: October
Driest: April
Now: 23.3°C, Clear skyHumidity: 41%
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API
Food Hygiene Ratings
43 rated establishments within 1 mile
4.2/5
Average Rating
79%
Rated Good or Very Good
43
Total Establishments
Benugo Great Court RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
4/5
THE ZETTER BLOOMSBURYHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
Exempt
Astor Museum InnHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
4/5
The Montague on the GardensPub/bar/nightclub
5/5
BAO SPOTRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Exempt
Source: Food Standards Agency
Elevation
38m
Elevatedabove sea levelAt 38m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.
Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)
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