Postcode WC1X 9EF (Islington)

Map showing WC1X 9EF and nearby postcodes

The postcode WC1X 9EF is located in Islington, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WC1X 9EF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

WC1X 9EF 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 9EF as Ethnicity central > Endeavouring ethnic mix > Multi-ethnic professional service workers.

The closest road name to WC1X 9EF is Penton Rise which is centered 42 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Penton Rise and is 22 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 463 m away at King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station The closest railway station is King's Cross St. Pancras, 358 m away.

The closest primary school to WC1X 9EF (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 9EF is The Northumberland Arms and is 172 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 172 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on May 7, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 15.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for WC1X 9EF 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 9EF and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Penton Rise 42 m
Weston Rise 75 m
Pentonville Road 77 m
Affleck Street 77 m
Cumming Street 81 m
Vernon Square 116 m
Lorenzo Street 125 m
Vernon Rise 152 m
Rodney Street 176 m
Cynthia Street 182 m
Percy Circus 188 m
Collier Street 197 m
Leeke Street 197 m
Bevin Way 198 m
Hermes Street 203 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WC1X 9EF

Introduction January 1980
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 9EF - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Capital City College Group Requires improvement
(January 24, 2020)
522 m
Argyle Primary School Good
(January 30, 2019)
663 m
Hugh Myddelton Primary School Outstanding
(June 22, 2017)
726 m
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
938 m
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
1.01 km
Moreland Primary School Good
(March 11, 2020)
1.07 km
Kings Cross Academy Good
(May 10, 2018)
1.09 km
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children Outstanding
(March 21, 2017)
1.09 km
Edith Neville Primary School Good
(June 5, 2018)
1.12 km
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Good
(January 25, 2018)
1.2 km
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
1.22 km
Regent High School Good
(January 31, 2018)
1.24 km
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
1.24 km
Dallington School Outstanding
(February 22, 2018)
1.25 km
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ Good
(December 8, 2021)
1.26 km
Abacus Belsize Primary School Outstanding
(May 13, 2015)
1.31 km
St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School Good
(March 28, 2019)
1.35 km
CATS College London 1.51 km
WM College Good
(November 16, 2018)
1.52 km
Richard Cobden Primary School Outstanding
(October 17, 2019)
1.56 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Penton Rise Bus Stop/Station 22 m
Penton Rise Bus Stop/Station 50 m
Penton Rise Bus Stop/Station 54 m
Percy Circus Peel Centre Bus Stop/Station 220 m
King's Cross RdPentonville Rd Bus Stop/Station 228 m
King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station Metro/Tram 463 m
King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station Metro/Tram 471 m
King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station Metro/Tram 490 m
King's Cross St. Pancras Rail 358 m
London King's Cross Rail Station Rail 506 m
London King's Cross Rail Station Rail 543 m
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 2.42 km
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 2.43 km
Camden Lock Waterbus Ferry 2.43 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 41.29 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 41.45 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 41.72 km

Nearby Nature

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

Three Island Pond Inland Water 2.64 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 3.26 km
Duck Island Island 3.29 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.31 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.35 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 3.43 km
Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 3.66 km
New River Inland Water 3.76 km
West Dock Inland Water 3.95 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 4.05 km
East Dock Inland Water 4.1 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 4.25 km
Number 1 Pond Inland Water 4.42 km
Parliament Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.42 km
West Reservoir Inland Water 4.5 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 16.9 Mbps 15.5 Mbps 20.04 Mbps
Upload 1.1 Mbps 1 Mbps 1.25 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 9 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 100% 16.4 1
30-300 Mbps 0% - -
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

17 meters consuming 111,306 kWh - mean 6,547 kWh : median 6,572 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

16 meters consuming 34,380 kWh - mean 2,149 kWh : median 1,573 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for WC1X 9EF - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.53102800
Longitude -0.11520600
OS Easting 530835
OS Northing 0183030
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