Postcode Analysis Islington, London

WILMINGTON SQUARE, WC1X 0ET House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

255

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Avg Age

40

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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 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.

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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British65.9%
Asian / British Asian6.7%
Black / African / Caribbean6.3%
Other / Mixed21.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 6%
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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

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.

Violence and sexual offences307
Anti-social behaviour284
Other theft214
Theft from the person185
Drugs94

school Local Schools

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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.4 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.4 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.6 km
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The Pears Family School

Outstanding3 pupils0.7 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 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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Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School

Outstanding877 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
local_bar

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

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
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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
fastfood

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