WC1X 0AE is an active urban area on Mount Pleasant, 0.3km from Gray's Inn Road in Camden. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1X 0AE is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 96% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 120 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.2M.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1X 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00004534 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOUNT PLEASANT, WC1X 0AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNT PLEASANT, WC1X 0AE.
230
39
£ 54,100 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 96% of tenure in WC1X 0AE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1X 0AE. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 1,250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WC1X 0AE is above average at 120 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Thomas Coram Centre
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
The Pears Family School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
478 nearby- Hub by Premier Inn Clerkenwell0.2 km
- Cafe Carmem0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Gourmet Burger Kitchen0.8 km
- Paul Hamlyn Foundation0.9 km
- + 473 more
Takeaway Shop
147 nearby- Bumble And Sea1.0 km
- City Delight0.7 km
- Pret A Manger1.0 km
- Sushi Daily@Waitrose0.7 km
- ASIAN FUSION0.4 km
- + 142 more
Retailers - Other
156 nearby- The Quality Chop House (Deli)0.2 km
- ASPEN VENTURES GROUP LTD0.8 km
- Argentalia London0.4 km
- PURPOSE BAR0.4 km
- Smithfield Butchers0.9 km
- + 151 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
46 nearby- Arriva Hotel0.7 km
- Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot0.7 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.9 km
- Macdonald Hotel1.0 km
- Club Quarters Hotel0.9 km
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
115 nearby- Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings0.4 km
- The Shakespeare's Head Public House0.8 km
- Hat & Tun0.3 km
- The Enterprise0.5 km
- City Pride Public House0.4 km
- + 110 more
Supermarkets
25 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- TESCO0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsburys0.6 km
- Amazon Fresh0.6 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.6 km
- London Kings Cross1.1 km
- City Thameslink1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1X0AE · Data under Open Government Licence