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.
YARDLEY STREET, WC1X 0EX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YARDLEY STREET, WC1X 0EX.
255
40
£ 64,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
The Pears Family School
Thomas Coram Centre
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: WC1X0EX · Data under Open Government Licence