Postcode Analysis Islington, London

WILMINGTON SQUARE, WC1X 0EG House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

322

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 64,100 /yr

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Employed

74%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC1X 0EG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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Area Character

WC1X 0EG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 29% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £1.8M.

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

WC1X 0EG is an active urban area on Wilmington Square, 0.3km from Finsbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Clerkenwell ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WC1X 0EG offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (62% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 111 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.8M.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1X 0EG are sourced from Output Area E00013572 (shared with 57 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 0EG. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.5%
Asian / British Asian9.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed16.9%

Economic Activity

74%Active
FT: 62%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Terraced

£ 2,255,000

6 sales · Mean £ 2,230,833

Flat

£ 503,512

2 sales · Mean £ 503,512

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

Crime around WC1X 0EG is above average at 111 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 offences278
Anti-social behaviour267
Other theft199
Theft from the person176
Drugs81

school Local Schools

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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.3 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.5 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 pupils0.7 km
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Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School

Outstanding877 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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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

93 nearby
  • The Betsey Trotwood0.5 km
  • Scottish Malt Whisky Society0.9 km
  • The One Tun0.9 km
  • Clerkenwell & Social0.7 km
  • Old China Hand0.1 km
  • + 88 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

396 nearby
  • Salaam Namaste0.6 km
  • Breddos0.9 km
  • Clerkenwell Kiosk0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Emmanuelle0.4 km
  • + 391 more
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Retailers - Other

155 nearby
  • AHA Bazaar0.7 km
  • ARIA GOLDEN GRILL0.7 km
  • Farringdon Road Post Office & Convenience Store0.9 km
  • RICO BURRITO0.7 km
  • Co-operative Food Group0.9 km
  • + 150 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

37 nearby
  • The Rookery1.0 km
  • The Zetter Hotel0.7 km
  • Arriva Hotel0.5 km
  • Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot0.4 km
  • Macdonald Hotel0.9 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

24 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • TESCO1.0 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

124 nearby
  • Brazilian Salads0.7 km
  • Burger Makers0.7 km
  • Food Gangnam Style0.7 km
  • JINJJA0.8 km
  • Med Wraps0.7 km
  • + 119 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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