Area Information for London, WC1X 0BB

This postcode is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Clerkenwell ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This page combines information for the address London, WC1X 0BB, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of WC1X here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in March 2010. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Islington
Ward Clerkenwell
Constituency Islington South and Finsbury * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We hold details of the latest crimes committed near London, WC1X 0BB - click here.

We also have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Clerkenwell), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

Nearby Services

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about London, WC1X 0BB is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing London consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 0
Semi-Detached 0
Terraced 0
Flat (Purpose-Built) 157
Flat (Converted) 0
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 4
Total 161
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing London contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 43% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 17
Owned with Mortgage 19
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 67
Rented: Other Social 2
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 49
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 3
Total 160

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 39
Two People 56
Three People 31
Four People 21
Five People 6
Six People 8
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 161

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing London consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 37
Family Household 82
Other Household 40
Total 159

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 75
Deprived In One Dimension 50
Deprived In Two Dimensions 30
Deprived In Three Dimensions 5
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 161

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. This part of the Clerkenwell ward however contains significantly more women than average (59%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are large establishments such as boarding schools and convents, and areas with older populations.

Females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas. In general, as people age, they move away from city centre addresses to suburbs, smaller towns and rural locations, so these areas often show a greater number of females, with inner-city areas showing the opposite trend.

Gender
Male 169
Female 239
Total 408

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 44
5-9 16
10-14 19
15-19 15
20-24 55
25-29 56
30-34 48
35-39 24
40-44 30
45-49 16
50-54 26
55-59 18
60-64 15
65-69 9
70-74 5
75-79 4
80-84 3
85+ 3
Total 406

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of WC1X 0BB there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 51% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 207
Married 82
Separated 6
Divorced 27
Widowed 7
Total 329

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 213
Good 133
Fair 43
Bad 15
Very Bad 2
Total 406

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

WC1X 0BB and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 57% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 187
Apprenticeship 6
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 43
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 20
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 19
No GCSEs or Equivalent 48
Other 5
Total 328

Ethnic Group Embed This

London can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 51% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 206
Mixed Ethnicity 26
Indian 8
Bangladeshi 7
Chinese 10
Other Asian 9
Black African 49
Black Caribbean 10
Other Black/African/Caribbean 7
Arab 6
Other 68
Total 406

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (London), 57% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 230
European Union 45
Rest of Europe 11
Africa 32
Middle East and Asia 56
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 24
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 3
British Overseas Territories 1
Total 402

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 230
10+ Years 93
5-10 Years 17
2-5 Years 37
Less Than 2 Years 27
Total 404

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to WC1X 0BB.

Passport(s) Held
None 23
United Kingdom 281
Republic of Ireland 4
European Union 44
Rest of Europe 9
African Countries 1
Middle East or Asia 32
North America or Caribbean 7
Central and South America 3
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
British Overseas Territories 0

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 144
Christian 115
Buddhist 7
Hindu 5
Jewish 5
Muslim 101
Sikh 0
Other Religion 3
Not Stated 25
Total 405

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Clerkenwell ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 17% of the resident population. On average, around 8% of census respondents were students. Male residents were slightly less likely than women to be students. The figures for students include both working and full-time studying students.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 135
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 17
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 22
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 3
Unemployed 24
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 57
Retired 22
Looking After Home or Family 24
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 12
Other 20
Total 336

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 28
Professional Occupations 64
Associate Professional Occupations 37
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 10
Skilled Trades Occupations 8
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 13
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 9
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 7
Elementary Occupations 10
Total 186

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 73
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 68
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 21
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 22
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 9
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 10
Semi-Routine Occupation 24
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 48
Full-time Student 53
Total 328

London, WC1X 0BB is within the Clerkenwell policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near WC1X 0BB
Neighbourhood Team Address Clerkenwell
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Below are the details of the closest services to WC1X 0BB. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for WC1X 0BB.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to London, WC1X 0BB. The nearest railway station is London Kings Cross, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
London Kings Cross 0.6 miles
Farringdon 0.6 miles
London St Pancras International 0.7 miles
London St Pancras (Eurostar) 0.7 miles
Old Street 1 mile
London Euston 1 mile
City Thameslink 1 mile
Moorgate 1.1 miles
Caledonian Road & Barnsbury 1.1 miles
Essex Road 1.1 miles
London Blackfriars 1.2 miles
Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) 1.2 miles
Highbury & Islington 1.4 miles
London Liverpool Street 1.4 miles
London Cannon Street 1.5 miles
Hoxton 1.5 miles
London Charing Cross 1.5 miles
Shoreditch High Street 1.6 miles
Camden Road 1.6 miles
Canonbury 1.6 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to London, WC1X 0BB. The nearest Tube station is Angel, approximately 690 yards away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to London, WC1X 0BB. The nearest is Hugh Myddelton Primary School, approximately 360 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to London, WC1X 0BB. The nearest is Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School, approximately 620 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School 620 yards December 2014
    
City of London Academy Islington 0.8 miles March 2019
    
New Regent's College 0.9 miles June 2016
    
Birkbeck College 0.9 miles  
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 0.9 miles March 2013
    
Regent High School 1.1 miles January 2018
    
Central Foundation Boys' School 1.1 miles February 2015
    
The Royal Veterinary College 1.2 miles  
Fashion Retail Academy 1.2 miles  
New River College Secondary 1.3 miles November 2018
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to London, WC1X 0BB. The nearest is Amwell Group Practice, approximately < 50 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to London, WC1X 0BB. The nearest is Gandhi & Chan Dental Surgery, approximately 620 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to London, WC1X 0BB. The nearest is Great Ormond Street Hospital, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to London, WC1X 0BB. The nearest is My Eyes Opticians, approximately 310 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.