Bloomsbury Conservation Area

Bloomsbury is a substantial conservation area in England, covering approximately 175.5 hectares of protected landscape. The area has been designated to preserve its distinctive character, including its historic buildings, street patterns, and open spaces. The area contains 504 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.

At 175.5 hectares, this is a large conservation area — significantly bigger than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Note: There are 2 conservation areas with this name in the UK.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Charles Dickens House and Attached RailingsWC1N 2LX
• Grade I Church of Christ the King and Attached Railings and WallsWC1E 7LE
• Grade I Church of St George and Attached Railings, Gates and LampsWC1A 2SD
• Grade I Church of St PancrasNW1 2BA
• Grade I Lindsey House and Attached Railings, Piers and Lamp BracketsWC2A 3JW
• Grade I Nos. 16-23, Old BuildingsWC2A 3UP
• Grade I Number 11 and Attached RailingsWC1B 3RF
• Grade I Numbers 1-10 and Attached RailingsWC1B 3RD
• Grade I Numbers 12-27 and Attached RailingsWC1B 3HH
• Grade I Numbers 12 and 13 and Attached RailingsWC2A 3SW
• Grade I Numbers 1-7 and Attached Railings and Lamp HolderWC2A 3XL
• Grade I Numbers 28-38 and Attached RailingsWC1B 3EE
• Grade I Numbers 40-54 and Attached RailingsWC1B 3DR
• Grade I Numbers 8-11 and Attached Railings and GatesWC2A 3TD
• Grade I Old Hall and Attached GatewayWC2A 3UP
• Grade I Sir John Soane Museum and Attached RailingsWC2A 3ED
• Grade I The British MuseumWC1B 3DG
• Grade I The British Museum King Edward VII Galleries and Attached Wall and LionsWC1E 7JW
• Grade I The ChapelWC2A 3UA
• Grade I The Hall and Attached Railings, South SquareWC1R 5ET

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Bloomsbury0 km
• Kingsway0.7 km
• Kingsway0.7 km
• Hanway Street0.8 km
• Hanway Street0.8 km
• Seven Dials (Covent Garden)0.8 km
• Seven Dials (Covent Garden)0.8 km
• Charlotte Street0.9 km

About Bloomsbury Conservation Area

Is my property in Bloomsbury Conservation Area?

Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Bloomsbury Conservation Area boundary.

What restrictions apply in Bloomsbury?

Properties in Bloomsbury Conservation Area may face restrictions on demolition, tree work (6 weeks' notice required), and certain exterior alterations. Contact your local planning authority for specific rules that apply here.

Learn more: What is a Conservation Area? · Restrictions · Planning Permission · CA vs Listed Building · Trees