Postcode Analysis Islington, London

WILMINGTON SQUARE, WC1X 0ER House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 0ER 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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2/10
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Area Character

WC1X 0ER is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 29% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (35) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 16.3% year-on-year.

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

WC1X 0ER is a mixed residential 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 0ER offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £897k, up 16.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1X 0ER 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 0ER. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 903,750

8 sales · Mean £ 918,625

Terraced

£ 2,625,000

1 sales · Mean £ 2,625,000

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

Crime around WC1X 0ER is above average at 102 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 offences288
Anti-social behaviour248
Other theft208
Theft from the person173
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 Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.6 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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Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School

Outstanding877 pupils0.7 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

153 nearby
  • 4youexpress0.5 km
  • Katsute0.9 km
  • MS City Store0.6 km
  • AM to PM Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Metro Express0.5 km
  • + 148 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

30 nearby
  • Double Tree by Hilton0.6 km
  • CLINK 2610.8 km
  • Malmaison Hotel0.9 km
  • Premier Inn0.4 km
  • Point A Hotel London Kings Cross0.7 km
  • + 25 more
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Pub, NightClub

96 nearby
  • Chapel Bar0.7 km
  • Charles Lamb Public House0.8 km
  • O2 Academy Islington0.9 km
  • Old Red Lion Public House0.6 km
  • Steam Passage0.9 km
  • + 91 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

389 nearby
  • 1 Rebel Gym0.5 km
  • Angel Tagine0.7 km
  • Badiani1.0 km
  • Bibi's1.0 km
  • Cafe Sizzles0.7 km
  • + 384 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

115 nearby
  • Atcha0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Green Home Food0.6 km
  • Kebab Centre1.0 km
  • McDonald's0.7 km
  • + 110 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.8 km
  • London Kings Cross1.0 km
  • London St-Pancras1.3 km