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Bloomsbury - The Intellectual and Literary Capital of London

 

Bloomsbury - Region Background and Development

 

During the 17th and 18th centuries, Bloomsbury gradually developed from an educational centre to a fashionable residential area in London. Many famous landmark buildings stand here, and many park squares and hotels with Victorian architectural style are hidden in it.

 

 

Bloomsbury - Location and Traffic

 

Bloomsbury, belonging to the City of London, is administratively under the jurisdiction of the Kenton District, located in the northwest of central London, between Euston Road and Holborn, It is quite a rare good location. Bloomsbury is bordered by the City of Westminster to the west, Kensington & Chelsea to the south, and The City of London to the southeast. Surrounded by cultural districts, financial districts and sightseeing districts.

In this excellent location in the first district of central London, basically anyone in Bloomsbury can reach any place in London from any station in Bloomsbury.

? Tottenham Court Road (Central Line, Northern Line)

? Holborn (Central Line, Piccadilly Line)

? Chancery Lane (Central Line)

? Kings Cross (Central Line, Hammersmith Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line)

? Russell Square (Piccadilly Line)

London Eye Ferris Wheel: 20 minutes by subway
Tower of London: 30 minutes by tube
Heathrow Airport: 65 minutes by Tube
Gatwick Airport: 70 minutes by tube and train
Kings Cross: 25 minutes by tube
National Gallery: 60 minutes by subway

 

Bloomsbury - Life and Recreation

 

This side of Bloomsbury is dotted with lush Georgian squares and borders two park squares, Bloomsbury Square and Russell Square. These two squares are open to the public all year round. Russell Square is mainly paved with a garden, with a fountain in the centre , and the spring water will be sprayed directly from the ground. In summer, it is a small playground for children. Bloomsbury Square has a Victorian feel and lush greenery, perfect for a picnic break in summer.

In addition, the British Museum, a world-renowned collection of ancient cultural relics, is also located in this area. The British Library is a treasure house, the crystallization of knowledge from generation to generation in the UK, and it is one of the few Grade 1 listed buildings in the UK. For friends living in London, it is too wasteful not to make good use of such a good resource. The library is not only rich in books, but also has regular exhibitions. For those who are interested in reading, the British Library is undoubtedly a paradise.

In addition to literature and art, why not walk into the colourful Bloomsbury district of England and explore these exquisite hotels worth visiting.

 

The epitome of Bloomsbury luxury, the Rosewood Hotel is a majestic building where guests can enjoy a high tea afternoon while admiring the hotel's collection of modern art.

The Coral Room at The Bloomsbury Hotel features bevelled mirrors, potted plants, coral walls, Murano crystal chandeliers, a lavish marble bar and live jazz music.

The Principal London is a majestic Victorian building occupying an entire street in the heart of Bloomsbury. Walking into the hall, you will be greeted by a towering dome, majestic marble columns and stairs, which are impressive in its magnificence.

 

Bloomsbury - Local Education

 

There are many University Colleges of London gathered here, including University College London, Institute of Education, Birkbeck, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and School of Oriental and African Studies.

According to Ofsted, an authoritative office for standards in education in the UK, in the Bloomsbury area there are:

 

School

SchoolTypeLocation
Children’s Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street
and UCH
special schoolGreat Ormond Street, London, WC1N 3JH
St Josephs Catholic Primary Schoolpublic schoolMacklin Street, London, WC2B 5NA
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary
School 
public schoolJohn’s Mews, London, WC1N 2NX
 Christopher Hatton Primary Schoolpublic school 38 Laystall Street, London, EC1R 4PQ 
 St Clement Danes CofE Primary Schoolpublic school Drury Lane, London, WC2B 5SU
 St Alban’s Church of England Primary Schoolpublic schoolBaldwins Gardens, London, EC1N 7SD
 Soho Parish CofE Primary Schoolpublic school23 Great Windmill Street, London, W1D 7LF 
 St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary Schoolpublic school81 Werrington Street, London, NW1 1QP 
 Richard Cobden Primary School public schoolStainsbury Street, London, E2 0NF
 Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Schoolpublic schoolDonegal Street, London, N1 9QG 

 

College and  University

SchoolTypeLocation
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre)College42 – 43 Queen Square, London, WC1N 3AQ
City LitCollegeKeeley Street, London, WC2B 4BA
Capital City College GroupCollegeRegents Park Centre, London, NW1 3HB
The Working Men’s CollegeCollege44 Crowndale Road, London, NW1 1TR
Morley CollegeCollege61 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7HT
The Marine Society College of the Sea College202 Lambeth Road, London, SE1 7JW
United Colleges GroupCollege25 Paddington Green, London, W2 1NB

 

Bloomsbury - Property Market

 

Let's take a look at the housing prices in Bloomsbury!

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Bloomsbury - Council Tax

 

Council Tax is a tax that you have to pay every month whether you buy or rent a house. It can be classified as a necessary fixed cost, so check the Council Tax in the area before buying or renting a house:

Council RateTax Pay
Brand A£1,082.30
Brand B£1,262.69
Brand C£1,443.06
Brand D£1,623.45
Brand E£1,984.21
Brand F£2,344.99
Brand G£2,705.75
Brand H£3,246.90

 

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Landlord Fees

Letting Only: - 12% (Inc VAT)

Management Only: 7.2% (Inc VAT)

Letting & Management: 19.2% (Inc VAT)

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Tenant Permitted Payments

Refundable Holding deposit: - Capped at 1 weeks rent

Security Deposit: Capped at 5 weeks rent for annual rental under £50,000, or 6 weeks rent for annual rental over £50,000

Rent: The agreed monthly rent

Changes to tenancy Capped at £50 inc VAT

Early termination charge: Not exceeding the landlord’s financial losses

Late payment of rent: Interest of 3% above BoE base rate for each day the rent is late, once it is 14 days overdue

Replacement keys: Reasonable costs or give the tenant the option to purchase themselves

Utilities, council tax, communication services, TV Licence etc: Tenants own responsibility unless otherwise stated in contract

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