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.
MARGERY STREET, WC1X 0EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARGERY STREET, WC1X 0EH.
406
32
£ 64,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
The Pears Family School
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Moreland Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Thomas Coram Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: WC1X0EH · Data under Open Government Licence