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WC1X 9HD

Holford Yard

Clerkenwell

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Overview

Postcode WC1X 9HD 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 0.3 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
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
192
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
32.1%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Pentonville has a very high crime rate, with approximately 192.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.1%

Approximately 32.1% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 144 ft away from WC1X 9HD.

Flood risk

No risk

Pentonville near WC1X 9HD 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 Angel located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WC1X 9HD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

1

Angel

Northern

Walking directions to Angel
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WC1X 9HD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBarnard ParkMediumWalking directions to Barnard Park
0.4 miSpa FieldsSmallWalking directions to Spa Fields
0.4 miGray's Inn GardensSmallWalking directions to Gray's Inn Gardens

Area Profile

Population
281
Population density
8,801.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.74(+95%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.72(+44%)
Theft from the person
37.97(+305%)
Other theft
15.95(+40%)
Public order
14.43(+113%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
139
50.36%
Other White
62
22.46%
Other
15
5.43%
Indian
9
3.26%
Irish
8
2.9%
Total population: 276

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
148
61.67%
No qualifications
32
13.33%
Level 3 (A level)
28
11.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
7.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
3.75%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
47
33.57%
Social rents from council
44
31.43%
Owns with a mortgage
29
20.71%
Owns outright
16
11.43%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.14%
Total households: 140

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WC1X 9HD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WC1X 9HD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Aug 2025Flat 9, Citygate House, 91 - 99, Pentonville Road, London, N1 9LGFlatsLeasehold£630,000
05 Jun 2025Flat 33, Citygate House, 91 - 99, Pentonville Road, London, N1 9LGFlatsLeasehold£770,000
25 Mar 2025Flat 29, Citygate House, 91 - 99, Pentonville Road, London, N1 9LGFlatsLeasehold£630,000
04 Mar 202518, Cruikshank Street, London, WC1X 9HFFlatsLeasehold£883,000
01 Aug 2025Unit 1, 116A, Pentonville Road, London, N1 9JBOtherFreehold£4,020,000

Schools

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

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

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableThe Pears Family SchoolFree schools alternative provision

Outstanding

0.1 miSecondaryElizabeth Garrett Anderson SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WC1X 9HD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTesco Express122 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9TTWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miAmwell Food & Wine66 Amwell Street, London, EC1R 1XSWalking directions to Amwell Food & Wine
0.2 miPrestonville Mini Mart170 Pentonville Road, Islington, London, N1 9JLWalking directions to Prestonville Mini Mart
0.2 miAnji Orient19 Baron Street, London, N1 9ETWalking directions to Anji Orient
0.2 miFood & WineWicklow Street, Camden, WC1X 9JLWalking directions to Food & Wine

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 9HD, 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 021DE01002728
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1993-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WC1X 9HD

Is WC1X 9HD (Pentonville) safe?

The area around WC1X 9HD 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.

What is the average house price near WC1X 9HD?

The median sale price around WC1X 9HD 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 9HD?

There are 20 schools close to WC1X 9HD, 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 9HD?

The closest station to WC1X 9HD is Angel in TfL zone 1, about 517 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around WC1X 9HD?

WC1X 9HD 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).

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

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