Postcode Analysis Camden, London

MOUNT PLEASANT, WC1X 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNT PLEASANT, WC1X 0BU.

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Population

256

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 54,100 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC1X 0BU 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

WC1X 0BU 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. Property prices are trending up 22.4% year-on-year.

home £1,316,900 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WC1X 0BU is an active urban area on Mount Pleasant, 0.2km 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 0BU is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 127 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.3M, up 22.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1X 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00004531 (shared with 29 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 0BU. 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

White / British54.3%
Asian / British Asian17.6%
Black / African / Caribbean11.3%
Other / Mixed16.8%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 7%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 1,316,900

48 sales · Mean £ 1,348,781

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

Crime around WC1X 0BU is above average at 127 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 offences316
Other theft286
Anti-social behaviour282
Theft from the person223
Public order99

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 pupils0.3 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 pupils0.5 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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The Pears Family School

Outstanding3 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

469 nearby
  • Hub by Premier Inn Clerkenwell0.3 km
  • Cafe Carmem0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Gourmet Burger Kitchen0.8 km
  • Paul Hamlyn Foundation0.8 km
  • + 464 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

146 nearby
  • Bumble And Sea1.0 km
  • City Delight0.7 km
  • Sushi Daily@Waitrose0.7 km
  • ASIAN FUSION0.4 km
  • BEIRUT BBQ0.4 km
  • + 141 more
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Retailers - Other

155 nearby
  • The Quality Chop House (Deli)0.3 km
  • ASPEN VENTURES GROUP LTD0.7 km
  • Argentalia London0.4 km
  • PURPOSE BAR0.4 km
  • Bury Food And Wine Store1.0 km
  • + 150 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

56 nearby
  • Arriva Hotel0.7 km
  • Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot0.7 km
  • Malmaison Hotel0.9 km
  • Grange Whitehall Hotel1.0 km
  • Macdonald Hotel0.9 km
  • + 51 more
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Pub, NightClub

111 nearby
  • Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings0.5 km
  • The Shakespeare's Head Public House0.8 km
  • Hat & Tun0.4 km
  • The Enterprise0.5 km
  • City Pride Public House0.4 km
  • + 106 more
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Supermarkets

25 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • TESCO0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Sainsburys0.7 km
  • Amazon Fresh0.6 km
  • + 20 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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