Postcode WC1X 9EN 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 203.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Pentonville is £72,112 per year. The nearest station is King's Cross 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 Barnard Park.
Pentonville has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,446 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Pentonville has a very high crime rate, with approximately 203.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 67.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 39 ft away from WC1X 9EN.
Pentonville near WC1X 9EN 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 1 | King's Cross | Great Northern | Walking directions to King's Cross |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Kings Cross St. Pancras | Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria | Walking directions to Kings Cross St. Pancras |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Angel | Northern | Walking directions to Angel |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Barnard Park | Medium | Walking directions to Barnard Park |
| 0.5 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 £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 9EN 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 9EN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Prestonville Mini Mart | 170 Pentonville Road, Islington, London, N1 9JL | Walking directions to Prestonville Mini Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 122 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9TT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Food & Wine | Wicklow Street, Camden, WC1X 9JL | Walking directions to Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | AM 2 PM | King's Cross Road, Camden, WC1X 9BN | Walking directions to AM 2 PM |
| 0.1 mi | Singhsbury Express | King's Cross Road, Camden, WC1X 9NH | Walking directions to Singhsbury Express |
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.