Living in Bloomsbury

Found in the London borough of Camden, Bloomsbury is the literary heart of London and home to Bloomsbury Publishing house. It is a popular residential area, with a number of educational institutions, making it a perfect location for students and young professionals. 

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Bloomsbury in a snapshot

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Bloomsbury is very centrally located and is within an easy walking distance of Covent Garden, Piccadilly, Oxford Street and Leicester Square as well as many of London's West End Theatres.

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Bloomsbury is home to some of the oldest and most prestigious schools and colleges in the UK. Including the University of Law, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art just to name a few. 

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In 1997, Bloomsbury Publishing agreed to the most profitable book deal ever, Harry Potter. This put the area on the map, and instantly made Bloomsbury a hot spot for students, tourists and academic professionals.

Demographic

Students, Young Professionals

Attributes

Universities, Transport links, Centrally Located

Safety

Bloomsbury is considered to be a very safe place to live, and overall a very pleasant area. 

Welcome to Bloomsbury

An attractive neighbourhood with a huge amount of culture and history, these are our top picks for living in Bloomsbury.

Wellcome Collection

Bloomsbury is home to a vast number of museums, but one of the most interesting ones is the Wellcome Collection. This free museum and library aims to challenge how we all think and feel about health through exhibitions, collections, live programming, digital, broadcast and publishing. The venue also offers the Wellcome Library, a cafe, and a bookshop.

Woburn Walk

Woburn Walk is a stunning pocket of Georgian London that you can still see in Bloomsbury today. Grab a coffee to go and head to the pedestrianised street just across the road on the Bloomsbury/ King’s Cross divide across from Euston Station. Here you’ll find a street full of 18th and 19th century houses, original gas lamps and some old style shops, making you feel like you’ve stepped back in time. 

Russell Square Gardens

Enjoy an afternoon lounging in the sun in Russell Square Gardens. Its large lawns are well used on a daily basis by students, tourists, and local workers and residents. It is one of the largest squares in London, so there’s room for everyone. With an impressive water feature and a cafe in the garden, this is the perfect spot to relax with your friends. 

Bloomsbury

Ameneties

Supermarkets
Waitrose , Tesco Express , Sainsbury's Local
Gyms
The Gym Group , Bloomsbury Fitness

Universities

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
SOAS University of London
Birkbeck University of London
University College London
Royal Veterinary College
The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art

Transport Links

Tube Station
Russell Square Underground Station
Bus Services
19, 38, 55, 98, N19, N38, N41, N55, N98, N207

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Cost of living in the area

Monthly Rent Average

House

£5,500

Per month, based on a 3 bedroom property

Halls

£1020

Per month, dependant on chosen halls

Cost of Bills

Utilities

£165

Per month

Wi-Fi

£35

Per month

Council Tax

£1,355.82

A year

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Connectivity

Fibre Download Speed

80Mbps

Fibre Upload Speed

20Mbps

Other Expenses

Pint of Beer

£4.50

Gym membership

£35

Weekly food shop

£30

The best spots in Bloomsbury

For Coffee

Burr & Co

A spacious cafe serving delicious coffee and brunch

For Brunch

Dalloway Terrace

A stunning restaurant decked out in botanical décor.

For Dinner

Bloomsbury Street Kitchen

A spacious restaurant serving a blend of Japanese and Mediterranean cuisine. 
 

For Drinks

The Coral Room

A quirky 1930’s cocktail bar. 

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Frequently asked questions about Bloomsbury

Is living in Bloomsbury safe?

Bloomsbury is considered to be a very safe place to live, and overall a very pleasant area. Being so centrally located, and such a busy area, there is an active police presence here.

What London borough is Bloomsbury in?

Bloomsbury is located in the borough of Camden, in central London.

What travel Zone is Bloomsbury in?

Russell Square is the London Underground station that serves Bloomsbury. The station is on the Piccadilly line, between Holborn and King's Cross St Pancras and is in Travelcard Zone 1.

What is the Bloomsbury postcode?

The postcode for the area is within the Bloomsbury ward/electoral division. The most common start of the postcode for Bloomsbury is WC1A.

How much does Council Tax cost in Bloomsbury?

In the borough of Camden, the average cost of Council Tax based on a band D property is £1,355.82.

Is Bloomsbury an expensive place to live?

Bloomsbury is a stylish and attractive area, as well as being very centrally located. These two factors mean that it is a fairly expensive area to live in. Based on a three bed property, the average price of rent for a Bloomsbury property is £5,500 a month. 

What are the neighbouring areas to Bloomsbury?

 

  • Holborn
  • Farringdon
  • Camden Town

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