WC1X 0BP is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Phoenix Place, 0.1km from Gray's Inn Road in Camden. Administratively it sits within King's Cross ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1X 0BP is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 28 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 109 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.3M, up 13.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1X 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00174661 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PHOENIX PLACE, WC1X 0BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PHOENIX PLACE, WC1X 0BP.
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28
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22%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1X 0BP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 63% social renting, WC1X 0BP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 28-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 13.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1X 0BP. The average age is 28.1. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 1,225,000
33 sales · Mean £ 1,205,567
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WC1X 0BP is above average at 109 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
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Thomas Coram Centre
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
Argyle Primary School
The Pears Family School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
160 nearby- Kensons News0.1 km
- Bloomsbury Food & Wine0.7 km
- Nisa0.8 km
- The Quality Chop House (Deli)0.4 km
- ASPEN VENTURES GROUP LTD0.7 km
- + 155 more
Pub, NightClub
106 nearby- Calthorpe Arms0.0 km
- Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings0.6 km
- The Castle Public House0.9 km
- The Shakespeare's Head Public House0.8 km
- Hat & Tun0.6 km
- + 101 more
Restaurant, Cafe
442 nearby- Burger and Shake0.7 km
- Baxterstorey, Deutsche Bank, 1ST FLR0.2 km
- Dragonfly Cafe0.9 km
- Print Cafe0.6 km
- MINE MANE0.7 km
- + 437 more
Supermarkets
27 nearby- Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Co-operative Food0.4 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
147 nearby- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- Pret A Manger0.4 km
- Bumble And Sea1.0 km
- City Delight0.8 km
- Pret A Manger1.0 km
- + 142 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
71 nearby- Arriva Hotel0.5 km
- Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot0.5 km
- Grange Whitehall Hotel0.9 km
- Mabledon Court Hotel0.9 km
- Hurricane Room0.7 km
- + 66 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Kings Cross0.8 km
- Farringdon0.9 km
- London St-Pancras1.1 km
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