Postcode Analysis Islington, London

YARDLEY STREET, WC1X 0EX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YARDLEY STREET, WC1X 0EX.

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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 0EX 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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1/10
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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 0EX 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.

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

WC1X 0EX is a mixed residential area on Yardley Street, 0.3km from Clerkenwell in Islington. Administratively it sits within Clerkenwell ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1X 0EX is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 105 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.3M.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1X 0EX 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 0EX. 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

Terraced

£ 1,325,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,325,000

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

Crime around WC1X 0EX is above average at 105 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 offences293
Anti-social behaviour267
Other theft240
Theft from the person200
Drugs84

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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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.6 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.7 km
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The Pears Family School

Outstanding3 pupils0.7 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.7 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

154 nearby
  • 4youexpress0.6 km
  • MS City Store0.7 km
  • AM to PM Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Metro Express0.5 km
  • Easy Off Licence1.0 km
  • + 149 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

34 nearby
  • Double Tree by Hilton0.7 km
  • Alhambra Hotel1.0 km
  • CLINK 2610.7 km
  • International Hall0.8 km
  • Saco0.7 km
  • + 29 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

99 nearby
  • Chapel Bar0.8 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
  • + 94 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

410 nearby
  • 1 Rebel Gym0.6 km
  • Angel Tagine0.9 km
  • Cafe Sizzles0.8 km
  • Candid Gallery Cafe0.8 km
  • Chapel Cafe0.8 km
  • + 405 more
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Supermarkets

27 nearby
  • Iceland Foods0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.9 km
  • Co-operative0.8 km
  • + 22 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

131 nearby
  • Atcha0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Green Home Food0.7 km
  • McDonald's0.8 km
  • N1 Grill0.8 km
  • + 126 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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