Postcode WC1X 9BA is located in a major urban area, within the Clerkenwell ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Pentonville area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Pentonville is £72,112 per year. The nearest station is Angel located about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is Coram's Fields.
Pentonville has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,539 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Pentonville has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Pentonville is £72,112 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WC1X 9BA.
Pentonville near WC1X 9BA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Angel located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Angel | Northern | Walking directions to Angel |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | King's Cross | Great Northern | Walking directions to King's Cross |
| 0.6 mi | 1 | Kings Cross St. Pancras | Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria | Walking directions to Kings Cross St. Pancras |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Coram's Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Coram's Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Spa Fields | Small | Walking directions to Spa Fields |
| 0.5 mi | St George's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St George's Gardens |
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £714,500 in Clerkenwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £4,005,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 68 | £690,000 |
| Terraced | 6 | £1,647,500 |
10 year median price trend in Clerkenwell
In the WC1X 9BA postcode area, located within Pentonville, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WC1X 9BA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Amwell Food & Wine | 66 Amwell Street, London, EC1R 1XS | Walking directions to Amwell Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Farringdon Metro | Farringdon Road, Islington, EC1R 3AS | Walking directions to Farringdon Metro |
| 0.2 mi | Mini Food Store | King's Cross Road, Islington, WC1X 9QA | Walking directions to Mini Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Sadler's News | 67 Rosebery Avenue, Islington, London, EC1R 4SD | Walking directions to Sadler's News |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 1-7 Tysoe Street, London, EC1R 4SA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Islington district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.