Postcode WC1X 9AX (Islington)

Map showing WC1X 9AX and nearby postcodes

The postcode WC1X 9AX is located in Islington, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in October 2009 and is an active postcode. WC1X 9AX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

WC1X 9AX is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.5 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of WC1X 9AX as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Multi-ethnic professional service workers.

The closest road name to WC1X 9AX is Penton Rise which is centered 30 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Penton Rise and is 17 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 492 m away at King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station The closest railway station is King's Cross St. Pancras, 388 m away.

The closest primary school to WC1X 9AX (for ages 11 and under) is Argyle Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 30, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Regent High School. The last OFSTED inspection on January 31, 2018 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of WC1X 9AX is The Northumberland Arms and is 134 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on June 7, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from The King Rooster and is 134 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on May 7, 2021.

Policing for WC1X 9AX is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Islington is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to WC1X 9AX and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to WC1X 9AX, and the approximate distance away.

Penton Rise 30 m
Vernon Square 63 m
Weston Rise 83 m
Vernon Rise 101 m
Pentonville Road 104 m
Percy Circus 123 m
Affleck Street 135 m
Cumming Street 147 m
Lorenzo Street 150 m
Bevin Way 166 m
Great Percy Street 168 m
Holford Street 169 m
Cruikshank Street 180 m
Cumberland Gardens 181 m
Prideaux Place 200 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WC1X 9AX

Introduction October 2009
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WC1X 9AX - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Capital City College Group Requires improvement
(January 24, 2020)
485 m
Argyle Primary School Good
(January 30, 2019)
669 m
Hugh Myddelton Primary School Outstanding
(June 22, 2017)
673 m
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
874 m
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
949 m
Moreland Primary School Good
(March 11, 2020)
1.03 km
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Good
(January 25, 2018)
1.14 km
Kings Cross Academy Good
(May 10, 2018)
1.15 km
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children Outstanding
(March 21, 2017)
1.15 km
Edith Neville Primary School Good
(June 5, 2018)
1.16 km
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
1.17 km
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
1.18 km
Dallington School Outstanding
(February 22, 2018)
1.19 km
Regent High School Good
(January 31, 2018)
1.28 km
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ Good
(December 8, 2021)
1.28 km
Abacus Belsize Primary School Outstanding
(May 13, 2015)
1.37 km
St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School Good
(March 28, 2019)
1.38 km
CATS College London 1.46 km
City of London Primary Academy, Islington Outstanding
(November 6, 2019)
1.54 km
WM College Good
(November 16, 2018)
1.57 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WC1X 9AX - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Maple & CNM Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
November 27, 2018
58 m
Dim Sum Duck Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
August 19, 2021
116 m
Mediterraneo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
October 4, 2018
116 m
Tia Rosa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
November 5, 2021
116 m
Yori King's Cross Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 16, 2021
116 m
Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
April 15, 2019
116 m
Itadaki Zen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
June 10, 2021
134 m
Laoma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 7, 2018
134 m
The King Rooster Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
May 7, 2021
134 m
The Northumberland Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
June 7, 2021
134 m
AM to PM Convenience Store Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
February 2, 2022
157 m
Bisou Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
June 7, 2018
157 m
Caffe Royale London Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 22, 2022
157 m
SHREE HARI NEWS LTD Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
157 m
Single Homeless Project Other catering premises 3
Satisfactory
June 7, 2021
157 m
Corner Off Licence Retailers - other 4
Good
October 30, 2018
173 m
Express Grill and Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
February 12, 2019
173 m
Frequency Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 20, 2017
173 m
Sen Viet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 8, 2021
173 m
Swinton Hotel Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
January 28, 2022
177 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WC1X 9AX - Data from Apr 2022

Penton Rise Bus Stop/Station 17 m
Penton Rise Bus Stop/Station 88 m
Penton Rise Bus Stop/Station 113 m
Percy Circus Peel Centre Bus Stop/Station 155 m
Acton Street Bus Stop/Station 219 m
King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station Metro/Tram 492 m
King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station Metro/Tram 500 m
King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station Metro/Tram 513 m
King's Cross St. Pancras Rail 388 m
London King's Cross Rail Station Rail 535 m
London King's Cross Rail Station Rail 570 m
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 2.36 km
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 2.36 km
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 2.37 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 41.24 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 41.4 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 41.66 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WC1X 9AX - Data from Dec 2021

Three Island Pond Inland Water 2.67 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 3.21 km
Duck Island Island 3.24 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.36 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 3.39 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.39 km
Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 3.62 km
New River Inland Water 3.81 km
West Dock Inland Water 3.89 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 3.98 km
East Dock Inland Water 4.04 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 4.27 km
Number 1 Pond Inland Water 4.48 km
Parliament Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.49 km
West Reservoir Inland Water 4.55 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for WC1X 9AX - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.53048400
Longitude -0.11478500
OS Easting 530864
OS Northing 0182970
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
9446
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury
Electoral Ward Clerkenwell
Local Authority District Islington
Region / Government Office Region London
European Electoral Region London
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: London
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council London Central

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E09000019
Travel To Work Area London

NHS

NHS England Region London
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Islington
Cancer Alliance North Central London
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
London
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
North London Partners in Health and Care
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS North Central London CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Ethnicity central
Group: Endeavouring ethnic mix
Subgroup: Multi-ethnic professional service workers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Islington BUASD
Workplace Zone E33034771
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Islington 021
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Islington 021D
Output Area / Small Area 3B3