WC1X 0AN is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km 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 0AN is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 85% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% 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 137 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00004538 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC1X 0AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1X 0AN.
179
40
£ 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
WC1X 0AN has a significant social housing presence — 85% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 0AN. The average age is 40.1. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WC1X 0AN is above average at 137 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
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
50 nearby- Swinton Hotel Ltd0.8 km
- CLINK 2610.9 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT0.9 km
- Point A Hotel London Kings Cross0.8 km
- Club Quarters Hotel0.8 km
- + 45 more
Pub, NightClub
119 nearby- The George & Monkey0.9 km
- Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.4 km
- Lord John Russell P.H.1.0 km
- Cafe Kick0.5 km
- The Exmouth Arms0.4 km
- + 114 more
Restaurant, Cafe
485 nearby- Itadaki Zen0.8 km
- Petals in the Mist0.8 km
- Restaurant Associates0.9 km
- Fateema1.0 km
- Bisou0.9 km
- + 480 more
Takeaway Shop
151 nearby- Express Grill and Pizza0.8 km
- Food Vally Limited1.0 km
- Americano0.7 km
- Burger King0.8 km
- Cafe Botanical0.8 km
- + 146 more
Retailers - Other
153 nearby- AM to PM Convenience Store0.9 km
- Metro Express0.7 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.5 km
- Boswell Mini Market0.6 km
- Central News0.5 km
- + 148 more
Supermarkets
24 nearby- Co-operative0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.7 km
- City Thameslink1.1 km
- London Kings Cross1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.5 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.5 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1X0AN · Data under Open Government Licence