WC1X 0BJ is an active urban area on Elm Street, 0.2km from Gray's Inn Road in Camden. Administratively it sits within Holborn & Covent Garden ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 112 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1X 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00174671 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELM STREET, WC1X 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELM STREET, WC1X 0BJ.
151
38
£ 54,100 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1X 0BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WC1X 0BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1X 0BJ. The average age is 38.1. 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: 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 0BJ is above average at 112 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
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Thomas Coram Centre
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
111 nearby- Skinners Arms1.0 km
- Dame Alice Owen Public House0.9 km
- Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings0.5 km
- The Shakespeare's Head Public House0.9 km
- Karaoke Box0.9 km
- + 106 more
Restaurant, Cafe
469 nearby- SUGO820.6 km
- The Great Chase0.9 km
- City Bar0.9 km
- City Cafe0.9 km
- Courtyard Cafe0.9 km
- + 464 more
Retailers - Other
155 nearby- Eastern Halal Fresh Food0.6 km
- The Quality Chop House (Deli)0.3 km
- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.8 km
- Coco Fresh Tea and Juice0.9 km
- INDI SUPPLEMENTS LTD0.7 km
- + 150 more
Supermarkets
25 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Co-operative Food0.1 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
148 nearby- NONOS0.9 km
- City Delight0.8 km
- Sushi Daily@Waitrose0.8 km
- Assenheims 560.9 km
- Pret A Manger0.8 km
- + 143 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
60 nearby- Arriva Hotel0.7 km
- Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot0.7 km
- Malmaison Hotel1.0 km
- Grange Whitehall Hotel0.9 km
- Hurricane Room1.0 km
- + 55 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.7 km
- London Kings Cross1.1 km
- City Thameslink1.2 km
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