WC1X 0BE is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Clerkenwell in Islington. Administratively it sits within Clerkenwell ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1X 0BE is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. 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. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1X 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00013575 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC1X 0BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1X 0BE.
255
40
£ 64,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1X 0BE 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
Social renting makes up 53% of tenure in WC1X 0BE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1X 0BE. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WC1X 0BE is above average at 107 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Thomas Coram Centre
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
The Pears Family School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
101 nearby- The Betsey Trotwood0.4 km
- Scottish Malt Whisky Society0.8 km
- The One Tun0.8 km
- Be At One Farringdon1.0 km
- Clerkenwell & Social0.7 km
- + 96 more
Restaurant, Cafe
417 nearby- Salaam Namaste0.6 km
- Breddos0.9 km
- Clerkenwell Kiosk0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Emmanuelle0.3 km
- + 412 more
Retailers - Other
155 nearby- AHA Bazaar0.6 km
- ARIA GOLDEN GRILL0.6 km
- Farringdon Road Post Office & Convenience Store0.7 km
- RICO BURRITO0.6 km
- Co-operative Food Group0.8 km
- + 150 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
37 nearby- The Rookery0.9 km
- The Zetter Hotel0.6 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.9 km
- Arriva Hotel0.6 km
- Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot0.5 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
27 nearby- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- TESCO0.8 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
133 nearby- Brazilian Salads0.6 km
- Burger Makers0.5 km
- Food Gangnam Style0.6 km
- JINJJA0.7 km
- Med Wraps0.6 km
- + 128 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.8 km
- London Kings Cross1.0 km
- London St-Pancras1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1X0BE · Data under Open Government Licence