Postcode Analysis Camden, London

MOUNT PLEASANT, WC1X 0AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNT PLEASANT, WC1X 0AG.

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Population

213

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 54,100 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
workEmployment
1/10
diversity_3Diversity
9/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 90% of tenure in WC1X 0AG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

home £310,000 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WC1X 0AG is an up-and-coming urban area on Mount Pleasant, 0.3km from Gray's Inn in Camden. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1X 0AG is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 90% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (149 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £310k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1X 0AG are sourced from Output Area E00004541 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1X 0AG. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British41.2%
Asian / British Asian24.5%
Black / African / Caribbean18.1%
Other / Mixed16.2%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 310,000

1 sales · Mean £ 310,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near WC1X 0AG are high at 149 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft318
Violence and sexual offences305
Anti-social behaviour269
Theft from the person243
Shoplifting186

school Local Schools

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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.0 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.3 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.3 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.5 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.6 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.7 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.9 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

122 nearby
  • The Betsey Trotwood0.3 km
  • The Horseshoe Public House0.4 km
  • Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings0.5 km
  • The Shakespeare's Head Public House0.9 km
  • Hat & Tun0.3 km
  • + 117 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

483 nearby
  • Restaurant Associates Compass Uk0.8 km
  • Salaam Namaste0.4 km
  • Breddos1.0 km
  • Clerkenwell Kiosk0.5 km
  • Emmanuelle0.1 km
  • + 478 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

153 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.8 km
  • The Pequod 20160.8 km
  • City Delight0.8 km
  • Sushi Daily@Waitrose0.7 km
  • ASIAN FUSION0.3 km
  • + 148 more
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Retailers - Other

156 nearby
  • Coram's Fields Cafe0.5 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.8 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.8 km
  • The Quality Chop House (Deli)0.3 km
  • ASPEN VENTURES GROUP LTD0.7 km
  • + 151 more
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Supermarkets

24 nearby
  • Waitrose and Partners0.8 km
  • Lily Maila0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • TESCO0.5 km
  • + 19 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

44 nearby
  • Arriva Hotel0.8 km
  • Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot0.8 km
  • Malmaison Hotel0.9 km
  • Grange Whitehall Hotel1.0 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.9 km
  • + 39 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.6 km
  • City Thameslink1.1 km
  • London Kings Cross1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.5 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.5 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.5 km