WC1X 8JZ 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: Average house prices are around £395k, down 15.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1X 8JZ are sourced from Output Area E00004651 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRAYS INN ROAD, WC1X 8JZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRAYS INN ROAD, WC1X 8JZ.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1X 8JZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WC1X 8JZ spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 15.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1X 8JZ. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 370,000
6 sales · Mean £ 375,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WC1X 8JZ 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.
school Local Schools
Thomas Coram Centre
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Argyle Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
The Pears Family School
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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, 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
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
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
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