Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1X 0BD House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

179

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 54,100 /yr

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Employed

41%

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
8/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

WC1X 0BD 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.

home £425,000 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WC1X 0BD is an up-and-coming urban area located 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 0BD is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 123 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £425k. 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 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00004538 (shared with 19 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 0BD. 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

White / British50.8%
Asian / British Asian15.7%
Black / African / Caribbean15.1%
Other / Mixed18.4%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 7%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 425,000

2 sales · Mean £ 425,000

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

Crime around WC1X 0BD 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.

Violence and sexual offences283
Other theft259
Anti-social behaviour247
Theft from the person207
Public order92

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 pupils0.2 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

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

52 nearby
  • Swinton Hotel Ltd0.8 km
  • The Rookery0.8 km
  • The Zetter Hotel0.7 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.9 km
  • Point A Hotel London Kings Cross0.8 km
  • + 47 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

114 nearby
  • The George & Monkey0.8 km
  • Hat & Tun0.4 km
  • The Enterprise0.4 km
  • City Pride Public House0.5 km
  • Ninth Ward London0.4 km
  • + 109 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

468 nearby
  • Itadaki Zen0.8 km
  • Petals in the Mist0.8 km
  • Restaurant Associates0.9 km
  • The Empress1.0 km
  • Fateema0.9 km
  • + 463 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

144 nearby
  • Express Grill and Pizza0.7 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • Food Vally Limited1.0 km
  • ASIAN FUSION0.4 km
  • BEIRUT BBQ0.4 km
  • + 139 more
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Retailers - Other

155 nearby
  • 4youexpress1.0 km
  • ASPEN VENTURES GROUP LTD0.7 km
  • Argentalia London0.4 km
  • PURPOSE BAR0.4 km
  • AHA Bazaar0.4 km
  • + 150 more
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Supermarkets

25 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
  • + 20 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.7 km
  • London Kings Cross1.1 km
  • City Thameslink1.2 km