Postcode Analysis Islington, London

WC1X 0AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1X 0AS.

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Population

239

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 64,100 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC1X 0AS 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 51% of tenure in WC1X 0AS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WC1X 0AS 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 0AS is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 0AS are sourced from Output Area E00013578 (shared with 3291 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 0AS. 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

White / British65.1%
Asian / British Asian8.4%
Black / African / Caribbean4.6%
Other / Mixed21.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 7%
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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 0AS is above average at 112 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour292
Other theft256
Violence and sexual offences255
Theft from the person208
Drugs80

school Local Schools

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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.2 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.4 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.4 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.6 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.6 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.7 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.7 km
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The Pears Family School

Outstanding3 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

113 nearby
  • Dame Alice Owen Public House0.7 km
  • Calthorpe Arms0.3 km
  • Lucas Arms0.8 km
  • The Bountiful Cow0.7 km
  • The Old Red Lion0.7 km
  • + 108 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

470 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
  • + 465 more
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Retailers - Other

159 nearby
  • Kensons News0.3 km
  • Eastern Halal Fresh Food0.7 km
  • Metro Express1.0 km
  • Mr G Long0.9 km
  • Mr Michael Graney0.9 km
  • + 154 more
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Supermarkets

24 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
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

151 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.6 km
  • FRANCO MANCA0.9 km
  • Guido's0.8 km
  • K100.8 km
  • Artisserie0.2 km
  • + 146 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

45 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
  • Buckingham Hotel1.0 km
  • + 40 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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