WC1X 0GB is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.3km from Finsbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Clerkenwell ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1X 0GB is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1X 0GB are sourced from Output Area E00013565 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WC1X 0GB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WC1X 0GB.
406
32
£ 64,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1X 0GB 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
Social renting makes up 43% of tenure in WC1X 0GB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 32-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 0GB. The average age is 31.9. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WC1X 0GB is above average at 96 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
The Pears Family School
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Thomas Coram Centre
Moreland Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
140 nearby- 4youexpress0.4 km
- Katsute0.8 km
- MS City Store0.6 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.2 km
- 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel1.0 km
- + 135 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
36 nearby- Double Tree by Hilton0.5 km
- Alhambra Hotel0.9 km
- CLINK 2610.6 km
- Premier Inn0.5 km
- Arriva Hotel0.5 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
87 nearby- Chapel Bar0.5 km
- Charles Lamb Public House0.7 km
- O2 Academy Islington0.8 km
- Old Red Lion Public House0.5 km
- Steam Passage0.9 km
- + 82 more
Restaurant, Cafe
362 nearby- 1 Rebel Gym0.5 km
- Angel Tagine0.6 km
- Badiani0.9 km
- Bibi's0.9 km
- Cafe Sizzles0.6 km
- + 357 more
Supermarkets
22 nearby- Iceland Foods0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
113 nearby- Atcha0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Green Home Food0.5 km
- Kebab Centre0.9 km
- McDonald's0.6 km
- + 108 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Kings Cross0.9 km
- Farringdon1.0 km
- London St-Pancras1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1X0GB · Data under Open Government Licence