Bloomsbury Guide
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Living in Bloomsbury
Bloomsbury is an area in central London that is dominated by Victorian terraced houses, Edwardian mansions, and stunning Georgian townhouses. Bloomsbury attracts city workers, academics, lawyers, and doctors who want to buy or rent property in the centre of London. Bloomsbury is also home to many world-renowned medical institutions, museums, and universities.
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What is it like to live in Bloomsbury?
What is it like to live in Bloomsbury?
Residents living in Bloomsbury are also close to some of the best attractions in London like Covent Gardens, Regent’s Park, and the British Museum. One of the reasons that many professionals choose to relocate to Bloomsbury is because of the fast public transport links to the city centre. There are many underground stations in Bloomsbury with a total of 8 different underground lines to choose from. You are also within walking distance to many areas in central London.
4 Interesting facts about Bloomsbury
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The famous Bloomsbury Group takes its name from the area and members have included Charles Dickens, Virginia Woolf, and E. M. Forster.
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Bloomsbury Square was the first green area of land in London to be called a square (originally Southampton Square).
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Bloomsbury is home to many educational and medical institutions including Great Ormond Street Hospital, University College London, and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art to name a few.
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Famous residents of Bloomsbury have included Charles Darwin, Charles Dickens, J. M. Barrie, Vladimir Lenin, Bob Marley, and Ricky Gervais.
Properties in Bloomsbury
Properties in Bloomsbury
Properties for sale or rent in Bloomsbury include large Georgian townhouses and terraced houses from the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Many of these properties have been converted into luxury flats and are situated on quiet streets with little traffic. Some of the best streets in Bloomsbury to live in are Marchmont Street, Lamb’s Conduit Street, and Dukes Road.
There are also flats for sale or rent in high-rise mansion flats that include new build properties and some apartment blocks dating back to the 1950s and 1960s. Redevelopment of the local area has seen many properties getting revamped and converted into studio apartments, as well as 1, 2, and 3-bedroom flats for contemporary living.
Public transport
Public transport
Living in Bloomsbury means that you never have far to go to reach public transport. There are a number of Tube stations in Bloomsbury like Russel Square, Euston Square, and King’s Cross St Pancras. However, there are also 6 more underground stations on the peripheral of Bloomsbury.
There are many bus routes that serve local residents in Bloomsbury that provide excellent transport links to most areas of central and outer London.
One of the benefits of living in Bloomsbury is that you are close to King’s Cross St Pancras mainline rail station. This provides direct rail links to the North of England, Scotland, Paris, and Brussels.
Green spaces
Green spaces
Many open green spaces in Bloomsbury give this area of London a unique charm and character. The largest park is Russell Square which offers a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of city life. There are another 10 or so parks and squares in the Bloomsbury area to relax in, walk, or sit and read a book.
Bloomsbury schools
Bloomsbury schools
Families with school-age children have a choice of many outstanding primary schools in Bloomsbury to choose from. For older children between ages 11-18, the nearest good comprehensive schools are the Maria Fidelis RC and Regent High offering co-ed education.
There is a total of at least 5 primary schools with an “outstanding” rating from Ofsted. These are found in Drury Lane, John’s Mews, Baldwin’s Gardens, and Laystall Street.
There are also a number of privately-run schools.
Local amenities in Bloomsbury
Local amenities in Bloomsbury
Many of the small back streets in Bloomsbury around the British Museum are home to interesting independent shops. For high-street brands, Bloomsbury residents usually head for the Brunswick Centre.