WC1X 9HZ is an up-and-coming urban area on Leeke Street, 0.3km from St Pancras in Camden. Administratively it sits within King's Cross ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1X 9HZ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.
Safety: Crime rates are high (192 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1X 9HZ are sourced from Output Area E00004661 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEEKE STREET, WC1X 9HZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEEKE STREET, WC1X 9HZ.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1X 9HZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 51% social renting, WC1X 9HZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1X 9HZ. The average age is 32.6. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WC1X 9HZ are high at 192 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Pears Family School
Winton Primary School
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
Argyle Primary School
Thomas Coram Centre
New River College Medical
Copenhagen Primary School
Vittoria Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
120 nearby- 4youexpress0.8 km
- 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel0.5 km
- AM to PM Convenience Store0.1 km
- Boots0.4 km
- City News0.8 km
- + 115 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
58 nearby- Double Tree by Hilton0.6 km
- Alhambra Hotel0.4 km
- CLINK 2610.2 km
- County Hotel0.9 km
- Mabledon Court Hotel0.7 km
- + 53 more
Pub, NightClub
69 nearby- Chapel Bar0.5 km
- O2 Academy Islington0.9 km
- Old Red Lion Public House0.8 km
- The Alma Public House0.6 km
- The Angel Public House0.8 km
- + 64 more
Restaurant, Cafe
357 nearby- 1 Rebel Gym0.8 km
- Angel Tagine0.8 km
- Cafe Sizzles0.6 km
- Candid Gallery Cafe0.9 km
- Chapel Cafe0.7 km
- + 352 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Iceland Foods0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Co-operative0.2 km
- Little Waitrose0.4 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
87 nearby- Atcha0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Green Home Food0.8 km
- McDonald's0.7 km
- N1 Grill0.7 km
- + 82 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Kings Cross0.4 km
- London St-Pancras0.6 km
- London St-Pancras0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Kings Cross Thameslink Rail Station0.2 km
- London Kings Cross Thameslink Rail Station0.2 km
- King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station0.3 km
- King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station0.3 km
- King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1X9HZ · Data under Open Government Licence