Postcode Analysis Islington, London

EASTON STREET, WC1X 0DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EASTON STREET, WC1X 0DS.

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Population

255

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 64,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC1X 0DS 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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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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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 53% of tenure in WC1X 0DS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 40-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 0DS is a mixed residential area on Easton Street, 0.4km from Clerkenwell in Islington. Administratively it sits within Clerkenwell ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1X 0DS is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 106 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1X 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00013575 (shared with 12 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 0DS. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.9%
Asian / British Asian6.7%
Black / African / Caribbean6.3%
Other / Mixed21.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around WC1X 0DS is above average at 106 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 offences307
Anti-social behaviour278
Other theft214
Theft from the person185
Drugs93

school Local Schools

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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.4 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.4 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.6 km
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The Pears Family School

Outstanding3 pupils0.7 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.7 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.7 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.7 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

159 nearby
  • Coram's Fields Cafe0.6 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.9 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.9 km
  • Nisa0.9 km
  • The Quality Chop House (Deli)0.2 km
  • + 154 more
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Pub, NightClub

108 nearby
  • The Horseshoe Public House0.4 km
  • The George & Monkey0.4 km
  • Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings0.3 km
  • The Castle Public House0.7 km
  • The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina1.0 km
  • + 103 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

430 nearby
  • Costa0.4 km
  • FUSION HOSPITALITY0.6 km
  • Nostimo0.9 km
  • Nuffield Health Bloomsbury0.5 km
  • Slim Chickens0.9 km
  • + 425 more
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Supermarkets

30 nearby
  • Waitrose and Partners0.9 km
  • Lily Maila0.6 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • TESCO0.9 km
  • + 25 more
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Takeaway Shop

134 nearby
  • The Pequod 20160.9 km
  • Creams0.9 km
  • Express Grill and Pizza0.5 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Food Vally Limited0.6 km
  • + 129 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

41 nearby
  • Swinton Hotel Ltd0.5 km
  • Arriva Hotel0.6 km
  • Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot0.5 km
  • Malmaison Hotel1.0 km
  • Point A Hotel London Kings Cross0.6 km
  • + 36 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.8 km
  • London Kings Cross1.0 km
  • London St-Pancras1.2 km