Postcode Analysis Camden, London

LEEKE STREET, WC1X 9HZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEEKE STREET, WC1X 9HZ.

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Population

242

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British37.5%
Asian / British Asian31.2%
Black / African / Caribbean16.7%
Other / Mixed14.6%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 7%
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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.

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.

Anti-social behaviour629
Other theft487
Violence and sexual offences454
Theft from the person375
Shoplifting162

school Local Schools

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The Pears Family School

Outstanding3 pupils0.3 km
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Winton Primary School

Good261 pupils0.3 km
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Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School

Outstanding877 pupils0.4 km
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Argyle Primary School

Good366 pupils0.5 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.6 km
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New River College Medical

Outstanding23 pupils0.6 km
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Copenhagen Primary School

Good152 pupils0.6 km
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Vittoria Primary School

Good181 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
local_bar

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

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
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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
fastfood

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