Postcode WC1X 9BQ is located in a major urban area, within the Clerkenwell area of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Clerkenwell area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 240.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clerkenwell is £76,823 per year. The median sale price in Clerkenwell is £812,500 (around £1,050 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £592,500 and £1,245,000. The nearest station is King's Cross, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Coram's Fields.
Clerkenwell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,280 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Clerkenwell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 240.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 67.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Clerkenwell is £76,823 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 59 ft away from WC1X 9BQ.
Clerkenwell near WC1X 9BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is King's Cross located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 1 | King's Cross | Great Northern | Walking directions to King's Cross |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Kings Cross St. Pancras | Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria | Walking directions to Kings Cross St. Pancras |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Angel | Northern | Walking directions to Angel |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Coram's Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Coram's Fields |
| 0.2 mi | Spa Fields | Small | Walking directions to Spa Fields |
| 0.4 mi | St George's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St George's Gardens |
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £812,500 (about £1,050 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 | £1,925,000 | £1,235 |
| Flats | 66 | £791,500 | £1,048 |
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 | £714,000 | £2,225,000 |
| 2026 | £796,500 | £1,991,480 |
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 | £1,045 | £1,126 |
| 2026 | £1,028 | £1,085 |
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WC1X 9BQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sept 2025 | Flat 12, Pluralist House, 60, Calthorpe Street, London, WC1X 0FE | Flats | Leasehold | £1,525,400 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | Flat 14, Pluralist House, 60, Calthorpe Street, London, WC1X 0FE | Flats | Leasehold | £1,420,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | Flat 10, Pluralist House, 60, Calthorpe Street, London, WC1X 0FE | Flats | Leasehold | £1,470,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | Flat 11, Pluralist House, 60, Calthorpe Street, London, WC1X 0FE | Flats | Leasehold | £1,044,400 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 33, Lloyd Baker Street, London, WC1X 9AB | Terraced | Leasehold | £2,225,000 |
In the WC1X 9BQ postcode area, located within Clerkenwell, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 16 plus | Capital City College | Further education | Unrated. | |
Capital City College ratingInspection information
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Christopher Hatton Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Feb 2022. | |
Christopher Hatton Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 23 Feb 2022
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Hugh Myddelton Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Jun 2017. | |
Hugh Myddelton Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 Jun 2017
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WC1X 9BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Farringdon Metro | Farringdon Road, Islington, EC1R 3AS | Walking directions to Farringdon Metro |
| 0 mi | Mini Food Store | King's Cross Road, Islington, WC1X 9QA | Walking directions to Mini Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Sadler's News | 67 Rosebery Avenue, Islington, London, EC1R 4SD | Walking directions to Sadler's News |
| 0.2 mi | Rosebury News | Coldbath Square, Islington, EC1R 4RN | Walking directions to Rosebury News |
| 0.2 mi | Rima's Food & Wine | Exmouth Market, Islington, EC1R 4QE | Walking directions to Rima's Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Islington district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WC1X 9BQ, 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 9BQ records about 240 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 other theft, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WC1X 9BQ in Clerkenwell is £812,500 (about £1,050 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to WC1X 9BQ, including Capital City College, Christopher Hatton Primary School (Outstanding) and Hugh Myddelton Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WC1X 9BQ is King's Cross in TfL zone 1, about 843 m away, serving the Great Northern line.
WC1X 9BQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,280 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 9BQ 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).