Postcode WC1X 9HB 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 192.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 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 192.1 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 292 ft away from WC1X 9HB.
Pentonville near WC1X 9HB 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 |
| 0.4 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Barnard Park | Medium | Walking directions to Barnard Park |
| 0.4 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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WC1X 9HB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2025 | 25, Great Percy Street, London, WC1X 9RD | Flats | Leasehold | £1,575,000 | |
| 04 Mar 2025 | 18, Cruikshank Street, London, WC1X 9HF | Flats | Leasehold | £883,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat 7, Sanders House, Great Percy Street, London, WC1X 9QZ | Flats | Leasehold | £825,000 | |
| 09 Apr 2026 | 40A, Great Percy Street, London, WC1X 9QR | Flats | Leasehold | £910,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Ground And First Floor Flat, 40, Great Percy Street, London, WC1X 9QR | Other | Leasehold | £1,060,000 |
In the WC1X 9HB 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 9HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 122 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9TT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Amwell Food & Wine | 66 Amwell Street, London, EC1R 1XS | Walking directions to Amwell Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Prestonville Mini Mart | 170 Pentonville Road, Islington, London, N1 9JL | Walking directions to Prestonville Mini Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Food & Wine | Wicklow Street, Camden, WC1X 9JL | Walking directions to Food & Wine |
| 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.
Elected local representatives for WC1X 9HB, 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 9HB records about 192 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around WC1X 9HB 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 9HB, including The Gower School, The Pears Family School (Outstanding) and Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WC1X 9HB is Angel in TfL zone 1, about 594 m away, serving the Northern line.
WC1X 9HB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,446 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 9HB 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.