WC1X Postcode District
WC1X is one of 14 WC Postcode Districts for the London Post town in Greater London
The WC1X postcode district is located in the WC London - WC postal area, WC1X has a population of 7,255 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 0.21 square miles (0.55 square kilometres or 134.81 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of WC1X. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of WC1X
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District overview
The primary settlement in the WC1X postcode district is Camden, located in Greater London. There are other significant settlements in the district, including Islington. The district is part of the post town of London.
There are 3 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector WC1X 0, covers Camden and Islington in Greater London.
The sector WC1X 8, covers Camden in Greater London.
The sector WC1X 9, covers Islington and Camden in Greater London.
The post town for this district is LONDON.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Camden London Boro (216 postal codes), and finally, the Islington London Boro area (111 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| City of London | 1.30 | SE |
| City of Westminster | 1.85 | SSW |
| Chigwell | 10.42 | NE |
| Borehamwood | 11.32 | NW |
| Waltham Cross | 11.55 | NNE |
| Loughton | 11.88 | NE |
| Potters Bar | 12.12 | NNW |
| Waltham Abbey | 12.41 | NNE |
| Cheshunt | 12.55 | NNE |
| Bushey | 13.49 | NW |
| Ewell | 13.56 | SSW |
| Radlett | 13.96 | NW |
| Banstead | 14.68 | SSW |
| Epsom | 14.91 | SSW |
| Watford | 15.00 | NW |
| Sunbury-on-Thames | 15.08 | WSW |
| Warlingham | 15.20 | S |
| Swanley | 15.30 | SE |
| Epping | 15.33 | NE |
| Esher | 15.35 | SW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 321
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islington | LONDON | WC1X 9 | 66 |
| Camden | LONDON | WC1X 8 | 62 |
| Camden | LONDON | WC1X 9 | 57 |
| Camden | LONDON | WC1X 8 | 39 |
| Camden | LONDON | WC1X 0 | 32 |
| Islington | LONDON | WC1X 0 | 31 |
| Camden | LONDON | WC1X 0 | 23 |
| Islington | LONDON | WC1X 9 | 6 |
| Camden | LONDON | WC1X 9 | 2 |
| Islington | LONDON | WC1X 0 | 1 |
| Camden | LONDON | WC1X 0 | 1 |
| Islington | LONDON | WC1X 9 | 1 |
Street list for WC1X
CLERKENWELL ROAD A5201
A-roadHOLBORN AND COVENT GARDEN, London, Greater London
A Road
USRN: 20401035
RED LION STREET
Minor roadHOLBORN AND COVENT GARDEN, London, Greater London
Minor Road
USRN: 20401143
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| KING'S CROSS BRIDGE | 472 |
| EMERALD STREET | 278 |
| HIGH HOLBORN A40 | 253 |
| TYSOE STREET | 236 |
| GRAY'S INN ROAD A5200 | 195 |
| GREAT PERCY STREET | 173 |
| HAND AXE YARD | 171 |
| ST CHAD'S STREET | 162 |
| PHOENIX PLACE | 159 |
| PENTONVILLE ROAD A501 | 150 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 809 |
| Theft from the person | 585 |
| Other theft | 418 |
| Public order | 215 |
| Shoplifting | 203 |
| Drugs | 196 |
| Burglary | 178 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 174 |
| Vehicle crime | 153 |
| Robbery | 100 |
| Bicycle theft | 62 |
| Other crime | 55 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 |
| Possession of weapons | 15 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRAYS INN ROAD | LONDON | 90 | WC1X 8EW | View map | |
| KINGS CROSS ROAD | LONDON | 44 | WC1X 9BN | View map | |
| THEOBALDS ROAD | LONDON | 31 | WC1X 8SL | View map |
Schools in the district
Capital City College Group
Phase: 16 plus
Address:
211 Gray's Inn Road , London
Postcode: WC1X 8RA
Headteacher: Ms Angela Joyce (Chief Executive Officer)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Surgery | 231 GRAY'S INN ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC1X 8RH | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Gray's Inn Road Dental Practice | 40 GRAY'S INN ROAD, LONDON, WC1X 8LR | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gray's Inn Road Medical Centre | 77 GRAY'S INN ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC1X 8TS | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 74059360 |
| 2 | Amwell Group Practice | 4 NAOROJI STREET, ISLINGTON, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, WC1X 0GB | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 78372020 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gray's Inn Pharmacy | 81 GRAY'S INN ROAD, LONDON, WC1X 8TP | PHARMACY | Call 02074 055665 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | £2,185,000 | 1 |
| Semi-detached | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | £1,615,000 | 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Terraced | £2,741,667 | 3 | £1,592,300 | 10 | £1,519,000 | 5 | £1,897,100 | 11 |
| Flats | £687,398 | 32 | £983,339 | 85 | £1,086,656 | 173 | £935,620 | 108 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M1 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 17.06
Average Driving Distance: 7.34
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 319
M4 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 21.35
Average Driving Distance: 10.03
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 319
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| No delivery office data found. | |
Postcode format
| W | C | 1 | X | - | X | X | X |
| W | C | 1 | X | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlements in the WC1X postal code are LONDON and ISLINGTON.
The WC1X Postcode shares a border with EC1N (LONDON), EC1R (ISLINGTON, LONDON), WC1N (LONDON), WC1R (LONDON), WC1V (LONDON) and N1 (ISLINGTON, HACKNEY).
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