Living in Covent Garden

Covent Garden is one of London’s most-loved neighbourhoods, located in the borough of Camden. A shopping and entertainment hub nestled in London's West End, Covent Garden is in the heart of London, easily reached via tube, bus and on foot. 

Area Key Takeouts

Excellent amenities

Centrally Located

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Covent Garden in a snapshot

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Once a fruit and vegetable market in the central square, now a tourist site, Covent Garden is best known for its open piazza. Home to luxury fashion shops, the Apple Market, and attractive bars and restaurants.

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As a central London area, Covent Garden is in travel Zone 1. You’ll find Covent Garden on the Piccadilly Line. The tube station is a very short walk from the Market Building at the end of James Street.

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Covent Garden is a foodie's paradise, with a mix of five-star restaurants, stalls, cafes, bars, pubs and dessert spots. You’ll also find live music being performed around the central square, which you can sit back and enjoy whilst you eat.

Demographic

Tourists, Young Professionals

Attributes

Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Shopping, Transport Links

Safety

Covent Garden is generally a very safe place. As it’s such a busy area the streets tend to be safe to walk at night. 

Welcome to Covent Garden

A cultural centre for London, bringing in both tourists and locals, here are our top picks for living in Covent Garden.

Do some shopping in Covent Garden Market

The main Covent Garden neighbourhood is centred around the historic Covent Garden Market and attractive traffic-free Piazza. Designer fashion and beauty boutiques, restaurants and bars line the Market and connect the Piazza to nearby shopping and entertainment districts, such as Seven Dials.

Explore the Royal Opera House

Why not visit the Royal Opera House, home of the Royal Ballet, the Royal Opera and the ROH Orchestra. Enjoy a coffee at the Amphitheatre Terrace with its stunning views across the Covent Garden Piazza. Buy a ticket for a performance from the Box Office or take a behind-the-scenes tour where you might even see the Royal Ballet rehearsing. 
 

Enjoy a West End show

Located in the West End, Covent Garden is a stone's throw away from a large number of theatres. For a very reasonable price, there are hundreds of shows at your disposal. Including The Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre, Matilda the Musical at the Cambridge Theatre and The Woman in Black, at Fortune Theatre.

Covent Garden

Ameneties

Supermarkets
Tesco Express , Sainsbury's Local
Gyms
Gymbox , Fitness First , Virgin Active

Universities

King’s College London

Transport Links

Tube Station
Covent Garden Underground Station
Bus Services
N550, N26, 176, N343, N21, N89, 11, N155, 87, N11, N44, N87, 9, N9, 139, N91, N199, N15

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Cost of living in the area

Monthly Rent Average

House

£7,500

Per month, based on a 3 bedroom property

Halls

£3,400

Per month, dependant on chosen halls

Cost of Bills

Utilities

£180

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

£5

Gym membership

£50

Weekly food shop

£35

The best spots in Covent Garden

For Coffee

James Street Collective

 An independent cafe serving expertly brewed coffee.

For Brunch

Abuelo

An Australian inspired brunch spot.

For Dinner

Buns & Buns

The best breads, from fluffy bao buns to Neapolitan pizza.

For Drinks

Tuttons

A luxurious bar with alfresco dining

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Frequently asked questions about Covent Garden

Is living in Covent Garden safe?

Covent Garden is generally a very safe place. As it’s such a busy area the streets tend to be safe to walk at night. 

What London borough is Covent Garden in?

Covent Garden is located in the borough of Camden.

What travel Zone is Covent Garden in?

As a central London area, Covent Garden is in travel Zone 1. You’ll find Covent Garden on the Piccadilly Line.

What is the Covent Garden postcode?

The postcode for the area is within the St James's ward/electoral division. The most common start of the postcode for Covent Garden is WC2E.

How much does Council Tax cost in Covent Garden?

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

What is the average price of rent in Covent Garden?

Based on a three bed property, the average price of rent for a Covent Garden property is £7,500.

What are the neighbouring areas to Covent Garden?

  • Holborn
  • Bloomsbury
  • Farringdon

What are the best things to do in Covent Garden?

  • Do some shopping in Covent Garden Market
  • Try some of the numerous restaurants and bars in the market 
  • Watch a show at the Royal Opera House 
  • Watch a show at a West End theatre
  • Listen to the live music from the street performers 
  • Find the ‘real’ Diagon Alley
  • Visit the London Transport Museum
  • Take a walking tour 

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