Postcode Analysis Camden, London

WC1X 0BZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

409

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

22%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC1X 0BZ 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.

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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

With 63% social renting, WC1X 0BZ 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.

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

WC1X 0BZ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 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 0BZ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. With residents averaging 28 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1X 0BZ are sourced from Output Area E00174661 (shared with 13 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 0BZ. 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

White / British49.9%
Asian / British Asian26.9%
Black / African / Caribbean15.3%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

22%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

Crime around WC1X 0BZ 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.

Violence and sexual offences319
Anti-social behaviour286
Other theft210
Theft from the person164
Drugs91

school Local Schools

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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.3 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.3 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 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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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.6 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.7 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils0.7 km
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The Pears Family School

Outstanding3 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
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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
fastfood

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

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