Postcode Analysis Islington, London

MARGERY STREET, WC1X 0JL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARGERY STREET, WC1X 0JL.

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Population

214

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 64,100 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WC1X 0JL 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 67% social renting, WC1X 0JL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WC1X 0JL is a mixed residential area on Margery Street, 0.3km from Gray's Inn Road in Islington. Administratively it sits within Clerkenwell ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1X 0JL is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £470k.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1X 0JL are sourced from Output Area E00013573 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1X 0JL. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British56.5%
Asian / British Asian7.0%
Black / African / Caribbean14.0%
Other / Mixed22.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

£ 470,000

1 sales · Mean £ 470,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around WC1X 0JL is above average at 92 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour288
Violence and sexual offences286
Other theft194
Theft from the person178
Drugs86

school Local Schools

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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.4 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.5 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.6 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.6 km
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The Pears Family School

Outstanding3 pupils0.6 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.7 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.7 km
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Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School

Outstanding877 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

163 nearby
  • 4youexpress0.6 km
  • MS City Store0.8 km
  • 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel0.9 km
  • AM to PM Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Boots0.9 km
  • + 158 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

54 nearby
  • Double Tree by Hilton0.7 km
  • Alhambra Hotel0.8 km
  • CLINK 2610.6 km
  • Stay Belevedere Hotels Ltd @Comfort Inn Kings Cross0.7 km
  • Swinton Hotel Ltd0.4 km
  • + 49 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

103 nearby
  • Chapel Bar0.7 km
  • Charles Lamb Public House1.0 km
  • O2 Academy Islington1.0 km
  • Old Red Lion Public House0.7 km
  • The Alma Public House0.8 km
  • + 98 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

434 nearby
  • 1 Rebel Gym0.7 km
  • Angel Tagine0.8 km
  • Cafe Sizzles0.8 km
  • Candid Gallery Cafe0.8 km
  • Chapel Cafe0.8 km
  • + 429 more
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Supermarkets

27 nearby
  • Iceland Foods0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Co-operative0.6 km
  • Little Waitrose0.9 km
  • + 22 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

138 nearby
  • Atcha0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Green Home Food0.7 km
  • McDonald's0.8 km
  • N1 Grill0.8 km
  • + 133 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Kings Cross0.9 km
  • Farringdon0.9 km
  • London St-Pancras1.1 km