WC1X 0HA is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Wren Street, 0.1km from Gray's Inn Road in Camden. Administratively it sits within King's Cross ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1X 0HA is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. The community skews young professional (average age 28) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £2.0M.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1X 0HA are sourced from Output Area E00174661 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WREN STREET, WC1X 0HA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WREN STREET, WC1X 0HA.
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28
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22%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1X 0HA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged 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 63% of tenure in WC1X 0HA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 28-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 0HA. The average age is 28.1. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 2,050,000
1 sales · Mean £ 2,050,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WC1X 0HA is above average at 103 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
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Thomas Coram Centre
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Argyle Primary School
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
The Pears Family School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
159 nearby- The Co-Operative Food Group0.5 km
- Central News0.8 km
- F & S Vape Shop0.8 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.6 km
- + 154 more
Pub, NightClub
106 nearby- Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.2 km
- Lord John Russell P.H.0.7 km
- Cafe Kick0.5 km
- The Exmouth Arms0.4 km
- The Peasant0.9 km
- + 101 more
Restaurant, Cafe
433 nearby- British Medical Association0.9 km
- CHOPPALUNA0.7 km
- Fare of London1.0 km
- North Sea Fish Restaurant0.7 km
- Pitted Olive0.7 km
- + 428 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
72 nearby- Astor Museum Inn0.9 km
- Central Hotel0.8 km
- Crescent Hotel0.8 km
- International Hall0.4 km
- Leigh House Hotel0.7 km
- + 67 more
Takeaway Shop
144 nearby- Wasabi0.7 km
- Deli-Licious 2go0.7 km
- Gray's Inn cafe0.2 km
- Green Taxi Hut Russell Square0.7 km
- L'Amuse Bouche0.6 km
- + 139 more
Supermarkets
27 nearby- M&S Simply Food0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
- + 22 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Kings Cross0.8 km
- Farringdon0.9 km
- London St-Pancras1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1X0HA · Data under Open Government Licence