WC1X 0AR is an active urban area located 0.3km from Gray's Inn Road in Islington. Administratively it sits within Clerkenwell ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1X 0AR is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 112 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1X 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00013578 (shared with 3291 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC1X 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1X 0AR.
239
38
£ 64,100 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1X 0AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 51% social renting, WC1X 0AR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 0AR. The average age is 37.7. 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 0AR is above average at 112 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. 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
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Thomas Coram Centre
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
The Pears Family School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
112 nearby- Dame Alice Owen Public House0.7 km
- Calthorpe Arms0.3 km
- Lucas Arms0.7 km
- The Bountiful Cow0.8 km
- The Old Red Lion0.8 km
- + 107 more
Restaurant, Cafe
468 nearby- SUGO820.6 km
- The Great Chase0.7 km
- Burger and Shake1.0 km
- Baxterstorey, Deutsche Bank, 1ST FLR0.1 km
- Dragonfly Cafe0.6 km
- + 463 more
Retailers - Other
160 nearby- Kensons News0.3 km
- Eastern Halal Fresh Food0.7 km
- Metro Express1.0 km
- Mr G Long1.0 km
- Mr Michael Graney1.0 km
- + 155 more
Supermarkets
25 nearby- Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.2 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
150 nearby- Pret A Manger0.6 km
- FRANCO MANCA0.9 km
- Guido's0.9 km
- K100.8 km
- Artisserie0.2 km
- + 145 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
41 nearby- Macdonald Hotel1.0 km
- Point A Hotel London Kings Cross0.8 km
- THE LAST JUDGMENT1.0 km
- Bedford Hotel - Botanica restaurant and bar0.9 km
- Celtic Hotel0.9 km
- + 36 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.7 km
- London Kings Cross1.1 km
- City Thameslink1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1X0AR · Data under Open Government Licence