WC1X 0HB 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 0HB is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. At 28 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1X 0HB are sourced from Output Area E00174661 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WREN STREET, WC1X 0HB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WREN STREET, WC1X 0HB.
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28
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1X 0HB 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 0HB — 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 0HB. 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
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WC1X 0HB is above average at 97 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
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
Argyle Primary School
The Pears Family School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
162 nearby- Kensons News0.1 km
- Bloomsbury Food & Wine0.7 km
- Nisa0.7 km
- The Quality Chop House (Deli)0.3 km
- ASPEN VENTURES GROUP LTD0.7 km
- + 157 more
Pub, NightClub
103 nearby- Calthorpe Arms0.1 km
- Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings0.5 km
- The Castle Public House0.9 km
- The Shakespeare's Head Public House0.7 km
- Hat & Tun0.6 km
- + 98 more
Restaurant, Cafe
448 nearby- Burger and Shake0.7 km
- Baxterstorey, Deutsche Bank, 1ST FLR0.2 km
- Dragonfly Cafe0.9 km
- Fora1.0 km
- Print Cafe0.5 km
- + 443 more
Supermarkets
27 nearby- Sainsburys supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Co-operative Food0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
144 nearby- Pret A Manger0.8 km
- Pret A Manger0.4 km
- Bumble And Sea0.9 km
- City Delight0.8 km
- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- + 139 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
68 nearby- Arriva Hotel0.4 km
- Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot0.5 km
- Grange Whitehall Hotel1.0 km
- Mabledon Court Hotel0.9 km
- Hurricane Room0.7 km
- + 63 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Kings Cross0.8 km
- Farringdon0.9 km
- London St-Pancras1.1 km
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