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WC1X 9EU

Percy Circus

Clerkenwell

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Overview

Postcode WC1X 9EU 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 King's Cross, 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 Barnard Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
43.2%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Pentonville has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43.2%

Approximately 43.2% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Pentonville is £72,112 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 190 ft away from WC1X 9EU.

Flood risk

No risk

Pentonville near WC1X 9EU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is King's Cross located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WC1X 9EU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

1

King's Cross

Great Northern

Walking directions to King's Cross
0.4 mi

1

Angel

Northern

Walking directions to Angel
0.4 mi

1

Kings Cross St. Pancras

Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria

Walking directions to Kings Cross St. Pancras

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WC1X 9EU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBarnard ParkMediumWalking directions to Barnard Park
0.5 miCoram's FieldsMediumWalking directions to Coram's Fields
0.4 miSpa FieldsSmallWalking directions to Spa Fields

Area Profile

Population
344
Population density
10,424.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.74(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.72(-1%)
Other theft
13.36(+17%)
Theft from the person
13.36(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.36(+99%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
168
49.12%
Other White
54
15.79%
Irish
29
8.48%
African
24
7.02%
Other
14
4.09%
Total population: 342

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
153
49.04%
No qualifications
51
16.35%
Level 3 (A level)
45
14.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
9.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
5.45%
Total 16+ residents: 312

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
63
42.57%
Owns with a mortgage
31
20.95%
Owns outright
25
16.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
16.89%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.03%
Total households: 148

Property prices in Clerkenwell

Median price£720,000
Price per sq ft£1,041
Sales (last 12 months)69
Typical range (middle 50%)£530K – £1.1M

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clerkenwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced8£1,937,500£1,080
Flats61£714,000£1,014

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clerkenwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clerkenwell.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clerkenwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clerkenwell.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clerkenwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Clerkenwell in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WC1X 9EU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WC1X 9EU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 202620, Percy Circus, London, WC1X 9EEFlatsLeasehold£793,000
07 Aug 2025Flat 10, 16, Percy Circus, London, WC1X 9EEFlatsLeasehold£720,000
06 Mar 2025Flat 4, 16, Percy Circus, London, WC1X 9EEFlatsLeasehold£465,000
29 Oct 202525, Great Percy Street, London, WC1X 9RDFlatsLeasehold£1,575,000
09 Apr 202640A, Great Percy Street, London, WC1X 9QRFlatsLeasehold£910,000

Schools

In the WC1X 9EU postcode area, located within Pentonville, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WC1X 9EU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableThe Gower SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableThe Pears Family SchoolFree schools alternative provision

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryElizabeth Garrett Anderson SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WC1X 9EU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WC1X 9EU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFood & WineWicklow Street, Camden, WC1X 9JLWalking directions to Food & Wine
0.1 miSinghsbury ExpressKing's Cross Road, Camden, WC1X 9NHWalking directions to Singhsbury Express
0.1 miAM 2 PMKing's Cross Road, Camden, WC1X 9BNWalking directions to AM 2 PM
0.1 miTesco Express122 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9TTWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miPrestonville Mini Mart170 Pentonville Road, Islington, London, N1 9JLWalking directions to Prestonville Mini Mart

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Islington district (2025-26).

Band A£1,341
Band B£1,565
Band C£1,789
Band D£2,012
Band E£2,459
Band F£2,906
Band G£3,354
Band H£4,024

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WC1X 9EU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Giulio Ferrini

Clerkenwell - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Jara Falkenburg

Clerkenwell - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Ruth Hayes

Clerkenwell - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Emily Thornberry

Islington South and Finsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictIslingtonE09000019
Parliamentary ConstituencyIslington South and FinsburyE14001306
WardClerkenwellE05013702
ParishIslington, unparished areaE43000209
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)PentonvilleE02000574
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 021EE01002729
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2000-12-01

Frequently asked questions about WC1X 9EU

Is WC1X 9EU (Pentonville) safe?

The area around WC1X 9EU 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.

What is the average house price near WC1X 9EU?

The median sale price around WC1X 9EU in Pentonville is £720,000 (about £1,041 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WC1X 9EU?

There are 20 schools close to WC1X 9EU, including The Gower School, The Pears Family School (Outstanding) and Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WC1X 9EU?

The closest station to WC1X 9EU is King's Cross in TfL zone 1, about 619 m away, serving the Great Northern line.

How deprived is the area around WC1X 9EU?

WC1X 9EU 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).

Who represents WC1X 9EU (Pentonville) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering WC1X 9EU 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).

Data Sources

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.