Postcode Analysis Camden, London

ELM STREET, WC1X 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELM STREET, WC1X 0BQ.

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Population

151

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 54,100 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC1X 0BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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Area Character

WC1X 0BQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

WC1X 0BQ is an active urban area on Elm Street, 0.2km from Gray's Inn Road in Camden. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WC1X 0BQ offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. 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. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 116 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1X 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00174671 (shared with 38 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 0BQ. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.2%
Asian / British Asian10.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 56%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around WC1X 0BQ is above average at 116 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 offences288
Other theft262
Anti-social behaviour229
Theft from the person207
Public order94

school Local Schools

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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.1 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 pupils0.4 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.4 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.6 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.8 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.9 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

62 nearby
  • Swinton Hotel Ltd0.8 km
  • Alhambra Hotel1.0 km
  • CLINK 2610.8 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.9 km
  • Point A Hotel London Kings Cross0.8 km
  • + 57 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

115 nearby
  • The George & Monkey0.9 km
  • Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.4 km
  • Lord John Russell P.H.0.9 km
  • Cafe Kick0.5 km
  • The Exmouth Arms0.4 km
  • + 110 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

485 nearby
  • Itadaki Zen0.8 km
  • Petals in the Mist0.8 km
  • Restaurant Associates0.9 km
  • Fateema1.0 km
  • Bisou0.8 km
  • + 480 more
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Takeaway Shop

151 nearby
  • Creams1.0 km
  • Express Grill and Pizza0.7 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • Food Vally Limited1.0 km
  • Indian Lounge1.0 km
  • + 146 more
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Retailers - Other

152 nearby
  • AM to PM Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Metro Express0.7 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.5 km
  • Central News0.5 km
  • F & S Vape Shop0.7 km
  • + 147 more
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Supermarkets

24 nearby
  • Co-operative0.9 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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