WC1X 0ES is a mixed residential area on Wilmington Square, 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 0ES is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £297k, up 674.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1X 0ES are sourced from Output Area E00013575 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILMINGTON SQUARE, WC1X 0ES House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILMINGTON SQUARE, WC1X 0ES.
255
40
£ 64,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1X 0ES 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
WC1X 0ES has a significant social housing presence — 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 674.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1X 0ES. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 460,000
6 sales · Mean £ 452,083
Terraced
£ 73,000
2 sales · Mean £ 73,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WC1X 0ES is above average at 100 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 Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
The Pears Family School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Moreland Primary School
Thomas Coram Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
156 nearby- 4youexpress0.5 km
- Katsute1.0 km
- MS City Store0.7 km
- AM to PM Convenience Store0.6 km
- Metro Express0.5 km
- + 151 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
32 nearby- Double Tree by Hilton0.6 km
- Alhambra Hotel1.0 km
- CLINK 2610.7 km
- International Hall0.9 km
- Saco0.7 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
96 nearby- Chapel Bar0.7 km
- Charles Lamb Public House0.8 km
- O2 Academy Islington0.9 km
- Old Red Lion Public House0.6 km
- The Alma Public House0.8 km
- + 91 more
Restaurant, Cafe
406 nearby- 1 Rebel Gym0.6 km
- Angel Tagine0.8 km
- Cafe Sizzles0.8 km
- Candid Gallery Cafe0.7 km
- Chapel Cafe0.8 km
- + 401 more
Supermarkets
27 nearby- Iceland Foods0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.9 km
- Co-operative0.8 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
128 nearby- Atcha0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Green Home Food0.7 km
- McDonald's0.8 km
- N1 Grill0.8 km
- + 123 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: WC1X0ES · Data under Open Government Licence