Postcode Analysis Islington, London

WILMINGTON SQUARE, WC1X 0EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILMINGTON SQUARE, WC1X 0EB.

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Population

214

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 64,100 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC1X 0EB 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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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 67% social renting, WC1X 0EB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 34-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 0EB is a mixed residential area on Wilmington Square, 0.4km from Finsbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Clerkenwell ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1X 0EB is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £490k.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1X 0EB are sourced from Output Area E00013573 (shared with 9 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 0EB. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British56.5%
Asian / British Asian7.0%
Black / African / Caribbean14.0%
Other / Mixed22.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

£ 490,000

1 sales · Mean £ 490,000

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

Crime around WC1X 0EB is above average at 103 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 offences303
Anti-social behaviour295
Other theft208
Theft from the person184
Drugs90

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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The Pears Family School

Outstanding3 pupils0.6 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.6 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.7 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.7 km
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Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School

Outstanding877 pupils0.7 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

160 nearby
  • Coram's Fields Cafe0.6 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.9 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.9 km
  • Nisa0.8 km
  • The Quality Chop House (Deli)0.2 km
  • + 155 more
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Pub, NightClub

99 nearby
  • The Horseshoe Public House0.4 km
  • The George & Monkey0.4 km
  • Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings0.3 km
  • The Castle Public House0.6 km
  • The Shakespeare's Head Public House0.4 km
  • + 94 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

422 nearby
  • Costa0.4 km
  • FUSION HOSPITALITY0.6 km
  • Nostimo0.9 km
  • Nuffield Health Bloomsbury0.6 km
  • Slim Chickens0.9 km
  • + 417 more
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Supermarkets

28 nearby
  • Waitrose and Partners0.9 km
  • Lily Maila0.6 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • TESCO0.9 km
  • + 23 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

134 nearby
  • The Pequod 20160.9 km
  • Creams0.8 km
  • Express Grill and Pizza0.4 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Food Vally Limited0.6 km
  • + 129 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

39 nearby
  • Swinton Hotel Ltd0.5 km
  • Arriva Hotel0.5 km
  • Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot0.4 km
  • Point A Hotel London Kings Cross0.6 km
  • Celtic Hotel1.0 km
  • + 34 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.9 km
  • London Kings Cross0.9 km
  • London St-Pancras1.2 km