WC1X 0ET is a mixed residential area on Wilmington Square, 0.4km from Clerkenwell in Islington. Administratively it sits within Clerkenwell ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1X 0ET is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 106 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.2M, up 600.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1X 0ET are sourced from Output Area E00013575 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILMINGTON SQUARE, WC1X 0ET House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILMINGTON SQUARE, WC1X 0ET.
255
40
£ 64,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1X 0ET 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
With 53% social renting, WC1X 0ET is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 600.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1X 0ET. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 487,500
5 sales · Mean £ 677,500
Terraced
£ 3,150,000
1 sales · Mean £ 3,150,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WC1X 0ET is above average at 106 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
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
The Pears Family School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Thomas Coram Centre
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
154 nearby- 4youexpress0.6 km
- Katsute1.0 km
- MS City Store0.7 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.2 km
- Karma Cola0.3 km
- + 149 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
37 nearby- Double Tree by Hilton0.6 km
- Stay Belevedere Hotels Ltd @Comfort Inn Kings Cross0.8 km
- Malmaison Hotel1.0 km
- The Rookery0.9 km
- The Zetter Hotel0.6 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
104 nearby- Chapel Bar0.7 km
- Charles Lamb Public House0.9 km
- O2 Academy Islington1.0 km
- Old Red Lion Public House0.7 km
- The Alma Public House0.8 km
- + 99 more
Restaurant, Cafe
416 nearby- 1 Rebel Gym0.6 km
- Angel Tagine0.8 km
- Cafe Sizzles0.8 km
- Candid Gallery Cafe0.8 km
- Chapel Cafe0.8 km
- + 411 more
Supermarkets
27 nearby- Iceland Foods0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
129 nearby- Atcha0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Green Home Food0.7 km
- McDonald's0.8 km
- N1 Grill0.8 km
- + 124 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.8 km
- London Kings Cross1.0 km
- London St-Pancras1.2 km
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