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, about 14% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pentonville is £72,112 per year. The nearest station is Angel, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the 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 69 recent sales, the median property price is £720,000 (about £1,041 per square foot) in Clerkenwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £270,000 up to £3,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 8 | £1,937,500 | £1,080 |
| Flats | 61 | £714,000 | £1,014 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £760,000 | £1,157,500 |
| 2017 | £760,000 | £2,180,000 |
| 2018 | £725,000 | £1,372,500 |
| 2019 | £649,999 | £1,250,000 |
| 2020 | £738,750 | £2,255,000 |
| 2021 | £682,500 | £2,150,000 |
| 2022 | £750,000 | £2,000,000 |
| 2023 | £999,875 | £1,630,000 |
| 2024 | £940,000 | £1,590,000 |
| 2025 | £704,500 | £1,937,500 |
| 2026 | £650,500 | £1,743,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,064 | £1,097 |
| 2017 | £989 | £1,051 |
| 2018 | £1,005 | £1,091 |
| 2019 | £960 | £1,072 |
| 2020 | £983 | £1,156 |
| 2021 | £929 | £1,248 |
| 2022 | £976 | £1,315 |
| 2023 | £1,272 | £1,039 |
| 2024 | £1,069 | £1,166 |
| 2025 | £1,022 | £1,103 |
| 2026 | £1,005 | £926 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WC1X 9BA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2025 | 9, Lloyd Square, London, WC1X 9BA | Terraced | Leasehold | £2,850,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2025 | Clerkenwell Parochial C Of E Primary School, 25, Amwell Street, London, EC1R 1UN | Other | Freehold | £2,500,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | Flat 109, 6, Naoroji Street, London, WC1X 0GD | Flats | Leasehold | £714,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat 110, 6, Naoroji Street, London, WC1X 0GD | Flats | Leasehold | £709,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat 12, St. Phillip House, Lloyd Baker Street, London, WC1X 9BD | Flats | Leasehold | £588,000 |
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.
Elected local representatives for WC1X 9BA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Giulio Ferrini
Clerkenwell - Elected 7 May 2026
Jara Falkenburg
Clerkenwell - Elected 7 May 2026
Ruth Hayes
Clerkenwell - Elected 7 May 2026
Emily Thornberry
Islington South and Finsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WC1X 9BA records about 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around WC1X 9BA in Pentonville is £720,000 (about £1,041 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to WC1X 9BA, including Hugh Myddelton Primary School (Outstanding), The Gower School and The Pears Family School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WC1X 9BA is Angel in TfL zone 1, about 639 m away, serving the Northern line.
WC1X 9BA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,539 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering WC1X 9BA is Emily Thornberry (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Giulio Ferrini (Green Party), Jara Falkenburg (Green Party) and Ruth Hayes (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.