WC1X 0AY 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 0AY is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 123 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.5M.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1X 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00004531 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOUNT PLEASANT, WC1X 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNT PLEASANT, WC1X 0AY.
256
39
£ 54,100 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1X 0AY 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
WC1X 0AY has a significant social housing presence — 46% 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 0AY. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 1,460,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,460,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WC1X 0AY is above average at 123 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
476 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
- + 471 more
Takeaway Shop
148 nearby- Bumble And Sea1.0 km
- City Delight0.7 km
- Sushi Daily@Waitrose0.7 km
- ASIAN FUSION0.4 km
- BEIRUT BBQ0.4 km
- + 143 more
Retailers - Other
158 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
- + 153 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
116 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
- + 111 more
Supermarkets
25 nearby- Tesco0.5 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: WC1X0AY · Data under Open Government Licence