WC1X 9QP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Great Percy Street, 0.3km from Pentonville in Islington. Administratively it sits within Clerkenwell ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WC1X 9QP is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 109 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £2.0M.
Census 2021 statistics for WC1X 9QP are sourced from Output Area E00013544 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREAT PERCY STREET, WC1X 9QP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT PERCY STREET, WC1X 9QP.
346
44
£ 60,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WC1X 9QP 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 9QP has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 44-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 9QP. The average age is 44.1. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 2,000,000
1 sales · Mean £ 2,000,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WC1X 9QP is above average at 109 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Pears Family School
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
Winton Primary School
Vittoria Primary School
Thomas Coram Centre
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Argyle Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
132 nearby- 4youexpress0.5 km
- Epiczen1.0 km
- Katsute0.8 km
- MS City Store0.8 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.5 km
- + 127 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
43 nearby- Double Tree by Hilton0.4 km
- Alhambra Hotel0.7 km
- CLINK 2610.5 km
- Premier Inn0.6 km
- Arriva Hotel0.3 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
83 nearby- Chapel Bar0.4 km
- Charles Lamb Public House0.8 km
- Dirty Martini1.0 km
- O2 Academy Islington0.7 km
- Old Red Lion Public House0.6 km
- + 78 more
Restaurant, Cafe
381 nearby- 1 Rebel Gym0.5 km
- Angel Tagine0.6 km
- Badiani0.9 km
- Bibi's0.9 km
- Cafe Sizzles0.5 km
- + 376 more
Supermarkets
19 nearby- Iceland Foods0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group1.0 km
- Co-operative0.5 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
86 nearby- Atcha0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Green Home Food0.6 km
- Kebab Centre0.9 km
- McDonald's0.5 km
- + 81 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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Postcode Profile: WC1X9QP · Data under Open Government Licence