Postcode Analysis Islington, London

MARGERY STREET, WC1X 0EH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARGERY STREET, WC1X 0EH.

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Population

406

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Avg Age

32

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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 0EH 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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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 43% of tenure in WC1X 0EH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 32-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 0EH is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Margery Street, 0.3km from Finsbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Clerkenwell ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1X 0EH is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, high status management and administration, especially public sector. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £642k.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1X 0EH are sourced from Output Area E00013565 (shared with 14 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 0EH. The average age is 31.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British50.7%
Asian / British Asian8.4%
Black / African / Caribbean16.3%
Other / Mixed24.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 6%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 613,750

4 sales · Mean £ 619,375

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

Crime around WC1X 0EH is above average at 91 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 offences253
Anti-social behaviour252
Other theft184
Theft from the person156
Drugs71

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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Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School

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

Good214 pupils0.7 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.7 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.7 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

139 nearby
  • 4youexpress0.4 km
  • Katsute0.9 km
  • MS City Store0.6 km
  • AM to PM Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Metro Express0.4 km
  • + 134 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

34 nearby
  • Double Tree by Hilton0.5 km
  • Alhambra Hotel1.0 km
  • CLINK 2610.7 km
  • Malmaison Hotel1.0 km
  • Premier Inn0.4 km
  • + 29 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

88 nearby
  • Chapel Bar0.6 km
  • Charles Lamb Public House0.8 km
  • O2 Academy Islington0.8 km
  • Old Red Lion Public House0.5 km
  • Steam Passage0.9 km
  • + 83 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

386 nearby
  • 1 Rebel Gym0.5 km
  • Angel Tagine0.7 km
  • Badiani1.0 km
  • Bibi's0.9 km
  • Cafe Sizzles0.7 km
  • + 381 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • Iceland Foods0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.8 km
  • Co-operative0.8 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

117 nearby
  • Atcha0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Green Home Food0.6 km
  • Kebab Centre0.9 km
  • McDonald's0.7 km
  • + 112 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.9 km
  • London Kings Cross1.0 km
  • London St-Pancras1.2 km