Postcode WC1X 9EL (Islington) Terminated January 2001

Map showing WC1X 9EL and nearby postcodes

The postcode WC1X 9EL is located in Islington, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in January 2001.WC1X 9EL is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

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

The closest road name to WC1X 9EL is Penton Rise which is centered 37 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Penton Rise and is 24 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 504 m away at King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station The closest railway station is King's Cross St. Pancras, 400 m away.

The closest primary school to WC1X 9EL (for ages 11 and under) is Hugh Myddelton Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on June 22, 2017. 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 9EL is The Northumberland Arms and is 139 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 139 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on May 7, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Penton Rise 37 m
Vernon Square 65 m
Weston Rise 96 m
Vernon Rise 103 m
Pentonville Road 105 m
Percy Circus 117 m
Affleck Street 148 m
Great Percy Street 155 m
Bevin Way 155 m
Cumming Street 156 m
Holford Street 156 m
Lorenzo Street 162 m
Cruikshank Street 167 m
Cumberland Gardens 168 m
Prideaux Place 189 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WC1X 9EL

Introduction January 1980
Termination January 2001
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

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

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

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Penton Rise Bus Stop/Station 24 m
Penton Rise Bus Stop/Station 98 m
Penton Rise Bus Stop/Station 125 m
Percy Circus Peel Centre Bus Stop/Station 143 m
Acton Street Bus Stop/Station 218 m
King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station Metro/Tram 504 m
King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station Metro/Tram 512 m
King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station Metro/Tram 525 m
King's Cross St. Pancras Rail 400 m
London King's Cross Rail Station Rail 547 m
London King's Cross Rail Station Rail 582 m
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 2.35 km
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 2.35 km
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 2.36 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 41.23 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 41.39 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 41.65 km

Nearby Nature

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

Three Island Pond Inland Water 2.69 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 3.21 km
Duck Island Island 3.24 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.37 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 3.39 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.4 km
Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 3.61 km
New River Inland Water 3.8 km
West Dock Inland Water 3.88 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 3.97 km
East Dock Inland Water 4.03 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 4.28 km
Number 1 Pond Inland Water 4.49 km
Parliament Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.5 km
West Reservoir Inland Water 4.55 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.53043400
Longitude -0.11464000
OS Easting 530876
OS Northing 0182965
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