Area Analysis Islington, London

WC1X House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WC1X postcode area.

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Population

8,376

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 51,225 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
workEmployment
1/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
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Area Character

WC1X has a significant social housing presence — 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 10.0% year-on-year.

home £880,393 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WC1X is a postcode district in Islington, London, covering 319 active and 342 retired postcodes.

The largest share of WC1X (39%) is characterised by a close-knit Bangladeshi community, mix of employed and self-employed households, alongside a professionally active, ethnically diverse neighbourhood (21%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes WC1X one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in WC1X are around £880k, down 10.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WC1X at 843 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 37, WC1X has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WC1X demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British51.8%
Asian / British Asian21.1%
Black / African / Caribbean12.0%
Other / Mixed15.1%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 5%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Anti-social behaviour1401
Violence and sexual offences1294
Other theft1235
Theft from the person1063
Public order359

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Arriva Hotel
  • CLINK 261
  • Point A Hotel London Kings Cross
  • Swinton Hotel Ltd
  • The House of Toby
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Calthorpe Arms
  • Crowne Plaza Kings Cross
  • Jamboree
  • Lucas Arms
  • Queen's Head
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

69 nearby
  • Tia Rosa
  • Unite Students
  • Yori King's Cross
  • Canteen @ Unite
  • Abokado
  • + 64 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative
  • Co-operative Food
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Artisserie
  • Aux Pains De Papy
  • Cafe Plaka
  • Creams
  • Deli-Licious 2go
  • + 12 more
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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • MILLIWAYS
  • AM to PM Convenience Store
  • Argos Distributors
  • Corner Shop & Stationers
  • Karma Cola
  • + 22 more