WC1X 0DE 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 0DE is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. 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 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1X 0DE are sourced from Output Area E00174661 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC1X 0DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1X 0DE.
409
28
£ 0 /yr
22%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1X 0DE 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 0DE 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1X 0DE. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WC1X 0DE is above average at 104 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)0.3 km
- ASPEN VENTURES GROUP LTD0.7 km
- + 155 more
Pub, NightClub
106 nearby- Calthorpe Arms0.1 km
- Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings0.5 km
- The Castle Public House0.9 km
- The Shakespeare's Head Public House0.8 km
- Hat & Tun0.6 km
- + 101 more
Restaurant, Cafe
443 nearby- Burger and Shake0.7 km
- Baxterstorey, Deutsche Bank, 1ST FLR0.2 km
- Dragonfly Cafe0.9 km
- Fora1.0 km
- Print Cafe0.5 km
- + 438 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
145 nearby- Pret A Manger0.8 km
- Pret A Manger0.4 km
- Bumble And Sea0.9 km
- City Delight0.8 km
- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- + 140 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
67 nearby- Arriva Hotel0.5 km
- Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot0.5 km
- Grange Whitehall Hotel1.0 km
- Mabledon Court Hotel0.9 km
- Hurricane Room0.7 km
- + 62 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Kings Cross0.8 km
- Farringdon0.9 km
- London St-Pancras1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1X0DE · Data under Open Government Licence