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.
Area Analysis Islington, London
WC1X House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WC1X postcode area.
groups
Population8,376
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Avg Age37
payments
Avg Income£ 51,225 /yr
work
Employed43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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1/10family_restroomFamily
1/10favoriteHealth
10/10workEmployment
1/10diversity_3Diversity
10/10paymentsAffluence
7/10directions_transitTransit
5/10homeHome Ownership
1/10trending_upInvestment
8/10psychology
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
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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
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Area Profile: WC1X · Data under Open Government Licence