WC1X 9QA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kings Cross Road, 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 9QA is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £337k.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1X 9QA are sourced from Output Area E00013567 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGS CROSS ROAD, WC1X 9QA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGS CROSS ROAD, WC1X 9QA.
255
42
£ 60,600 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1X 9QA 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.
Area Character
WC1X 9QA has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 42-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WC1X 9QA. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 337,500
2 sales · Mean £ 337,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WC1X 9QA is above average at 102 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
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Thomas Coram Centre
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
The Pears Family School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
Argyle Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
160 nearby- The Co-Operative Food Group0.3 km
- Karma Cola0.1 km
- Patisserie Deux Amis0.7 km
- Supersave Food & Wine0.8 km
- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.9 km
- + 155 more
Pub, NightClub
102 nearby- Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.0 km
- Lord John Russell P.H.0.9 km
- Cafe Kick0.3 km
- The Exmouth Arms0.3 km
- The Peasant0.7 km
- + 97 more
Restaurant, Cafe
438 nearby- CHOPPALUNA0.8 km
- North Sea Fish Restaurant0.8 km
- Pitted Olive0.8 km
- Aburi Japanese Restaurant1.0 km
- Caffe Nero0.3 km
- + 433 more
Takeaway Shop
138 nearby- Goswell Best Charcoal Grill1.0 km
- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- Albasha0.7 km
- BALADY TWO LTD0.9 km
- Gebeta Ethiopia Cusine0.7 km
- + 133 more
Supermarkets
26 nearby- TESCO0.9 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.6 km
- Amazon Fresh1.0 km
- Co-operative Food0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
58 nearby- Point A Hotel London Kings Cross0.5 km
- The Bryson Hotel0.6 km
- YOTEL London Clerkenwell0.8 km
- Avonmore Hotel0.9 km
- Bedford Hotel - Botanica restaurant and bar1.0 km
- + 53 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Kings Cross0.8 km
- Farringdon1.0 km
- London St-Pancras1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WC1X9QA · Data under Open Government Licence