Postcode Analysis Camden, London

GRAYS INN ROAD, WC1X 8JY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRAYS INN ROAD, WC1X 8JY.

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Population

129

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WC1X 8JY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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10/10
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8/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WC1X 8JY spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

WC1X 8JY is a mixed residential area on Grays Inn Road, 0.1km from Gray's Inn Road in Camden. Administratively it sits within King's Cross ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 109 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £450k.

Census 2021 statistics for WC1X 8JY are sourced from Output Area E00004651 (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 8JY. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.6%
Asian / British Asian34.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 452,500

12 sales · Mean £ 453,000

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

Crime around WC1X 8JY is above average at 109 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 behaviour367
Violence and sexual offences362
Other theft214
Theft from the person184
Public order99

school Local Schools

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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.3 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.4 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.4 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.4 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils0.6 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.7 km
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The Pears Family School

Outstanding3 pupils0.7 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

432 nearby
  • Hicce Hart1.0 km
  • Liman1.0 km
  • Little Pizza Hicce0.9 km
  • Flat Iron0.8 km
  • Hub by Premier Inn Clerkenwell0.5 km
  • + 427 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

148 nearby
  • Holy Cow0.9 km
  • Bumble And Sea1.0 km
  • City Delight0.9 km
  • Pret A Manger1.0 km
  • Banh Mi Aha0.5 km
  • + 143 more
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Retailers - Other

159 nearby
  • Nisa0.7 km
  • The Quality Chop House (Deli)0.5 km
  • Central News0.9 km
  • F & S Vape Shop0.9 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • + 154 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

75 nearby
  • Arriva Hotel0.4 km
  • Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot0.5 km
  • Point A Hotel London Kings Cross0.4 km
  • Avonmore Hotel0.7 km
  • Bedford Hotel - Botanica restaurant and bar0.7 km
  • + 70 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

100 nearby
  • Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings0.6 km
  • The Castle Public House0.9 km
  • The Shakespeare's Head Public House0.8 km
  • City of York0.8 km
  • The Ship Tavern0.9 km
  • + 95 more
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Supermarkets

21 nearby
  • Waitrose and Partners0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Co-operative Food0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Kings Cross0.7 km
  • London St-Pancras1.0 km
  • London St-Pancras1.0 km