In short: Laid Back Removals moves homes in Bloomsbury, Holborn & Covent Garden, WC1, WC2, from our base in Marylebone. Homes here are mostly Georgian terraces split into flats, mansion blocks and flats above shops on narrow streets. The area is split between Camden Council and Westminster City Council, so parking rules depend on your street.
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Moving a home in Bloomsbury, Holborn & Covent Garden
Georgian terraces
Bloomsbury’s squares are lined with tall terraces split into flats. Narrow stairs and no lifts. We take wide furniture apart and send two movers for big items.
Mansion blocks
Red-brick blocks around Holborn and the edge of Covent Garden. Small lifts and porters with set move hours.
Flats above shops
Covent Garden flats are often up narrow stairs behind a shop door. Some streets are pedestrian or have timed access, so we plan for a longer carry.
Rent in Bloomsbury, Holborn & Covent Garden
Bloomsbury, Holborn & Covent Garden spans more than one borough. Average private rents in Camden, September 2026:
Source: Office for National Statistics, Price Index of Private Rents. Rents in Camden changed by 1.4% over the year. The London average is £2,338.
Parking on moving day in Bloomsbury, Holborn & Covent Garden
Nothing slows a London move down like nowhere to park the van. This area is split between Camden and Westminster councils. Check which council runs your street, then follow its rules:
Camden Council streets
- Notice: book at least 17 days ahead. Camden may take bookings up to 3 days before, but the space isn’t guaranteed.
- Cost: for a home move there’s no space charge on the first day, for up to 3 spaces in a row. The £66.66 admin charge still applies.
- How: book online with a Camden account, as a resident. You’ll need the van’s registration. We’ll send it on request once your move is booked.
Westminster City Council streets
- Notice: 10 working days. Late applications pay a £20 short-notice fee, if accepted.
- Cost: £51 to £55 per space for the first day, depending on the zone.
- How: book and pay online on the council’s map, or email the form.
- Avoid disabled, doctor, car club and EV charging bays.
Sources: Camden Council, parking bay suspensions; Westminster City Council, parking bay suspensions. Checked October 2026.
From the team: Parts of Covent Garden are pedestrianised or only open to vehicles at set times. Tell us your exact street and we’ll plan where the van can stop.
Living in Bloomsbury, Holborn & Covent Garden
Getting around
- Holborn (Central, Piccadilly)
- Russell Square (Piccadilly)
- Tottenham Court Road (Central, Northern, Elizabeth line)
- Covent Garden (Piccadilly)
- Goodge Street (Northern)
Parks and green space
- Russell Square
- Gordon Square
- Lincoln’s Inn Fields
- Coram’s Fields, for families
Shopping and markets
- Covent Garden Piazza
- Seven Dials and Neal’s Yard
- Lamb’s Conduit Street
- Leather Lane market
Culture
- The British Museum
- Sir John Soane’s Museum
- The Royal Opera House
- The Foundling Museum
Journey times from Bloomsbury, Holborn & Covent Garden
The fastest weekday journey from Holborn into London’s main hubs.
| To | Time | Route |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford Circus | 3 min | Central line |
| Bank | 5 min | Central line |
| King’s Cross | 4 min | Piccadilly line |
| Canary Wharf | 24 min | Piccadilly line then Jubilee line |
Weekday daytime, station to station. Source: TfL Journey Planner, checked October 2026. Times can change with engineering works.
London fact
Covent Garden to Leicester Square is the shortest journey on the Tube, about 260 metres.
For your move: Some of our Short Moves are shorter than that, and the sofa still won’t fit on the Piccadilly line.
Where to eat after your move in Bloomsbury, Holborn & Covent Garden
Our picks for your first meals in Bloomsbury, Holborn & Covent Garden.
Bedford Street. Chops and Sunday roasts in Covent Garden.
Judd Street, Bloomsbury. Greek food and a warm welcome.
Gray’s Inn Road, Holborn. Fresh pasta and Italian classics.
St Martin’s Lane. Fully plant-based, right by the theatres.
Checked on Google Maps, October 2026. Opening hours change, so check before you go.
Bloomsbury, Holborn & Covent Garden moving questions
My street is pedestrian only. Can you still move me?
Yes. We park at the nearest legal spot and carry from there. Tell us the street so we plan the time and team for the extra carry.
Do I need a parking suspension in Bloomsbury, Holborn & Covent Garden?
It often helps, because it guarantees the space. Camden Council needs 17 days’ notice. We’ll tell you what your street needs when we quote. Book with Camden or Westminster.
Can you move me in Bloomsbury, Holborn & Covent Garden at short notice?
Often, yes, subject to availability. We move any time, day or night, across London. Send your details and write your date and time.
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