Postcode WC1X 9NQ (Islington) Terminated October 2000

Map showing WC1X 9NQ and nearby postcodes

The postcode WC1X 9NQ is located in Islington, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in August 1993 and terminated in October 2000.WC1X 9NQ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

WC1X 9NQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2 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 9NQ as Ethnicity central > Aspirational techies > Old EU tech workers.

The closest road name to WC1X 9NQ is Percy Circus which is centered 61 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Acton Street and is 60 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 524 m away at King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station The closest railway station is King's Cross St. Pancras, 434 m away.

The closest primary school to WC1X 9NQ (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 Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ. The last OFSTED inspection on December 8, 2021 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of WC1X 9NQ is The Northumberland Arms and is 108 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on June 7, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Express Grill and Pizza and is 74 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on February 12, 2019.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Percy Circus 61 m
Vernon Rise 91 m
King's Cross Road 110 m
Prideaux Place 110 m
Vernon Square 120 m
Wharton Street 124 m
Granville Square 150 m
Granville Street 150 m
Cumberland Gardens 153 m
Great Percy Street 154 m
Acton Street 172 m
Swinton Street 185 m
Swinton Place 185 m
Weston Rise 197 m
Cubitt Street 198 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode WC1X 9NQ

Introduction August 1993
Termination October 2000
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 9NQ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Capital City College Group Requires improvement
(January 24, 2020)
347 m
Hugh Myddelton Primary School Outstanding
(June 22, 2017)
626 m
Argyle Primary School Good
(January 30, 2019)
629 m
Christopher Hatton Primary School Outstanding
(December 3, 2007)
705 m
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(November 15, 2013)
775 m
St Alban's Church of England Primary School Good
(April 3, 2019)
1.01 km
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) Good
(June 28, 2018)
1.01 km
Moreland Primary School Good
(March 11, 2020)
1.01 km
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Good
(January 25, 2018)
1.07 km
Dallington School Outstanding
(February 22, 2018)
1.11 km
Edith Neville Primary School Good
(June 5, 2018)
1.2 km
Kings Cross Academy Good
(May 10, 2018)
1.27 km
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children Outstanding
(March 21, 2017)
1.27 km
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ Good
(December 8, 2021)
1.27 km
CATS College London 1.29 km
Regent High School Good
(January 31, 2018)
1.31 km
St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School Good
(March 28, 2019)
1.41 km
City of London Primary Academy, Islington Outstanding
(November 6, 2019)
1.47 km
Abacus Belsize Primary School Outstanding
(May 13, 2015)
1.47 km
Charterhouse Square School 1.48 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Corner Off Licence Retailers - other 4
Good
October 30, 2018
74 m
Express Grill and Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
February 12, 2019
74 m
Frequency Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 20, 2017
74 m
Sen Viet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 8, 2021
74 m
CANTON TASTE Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
76 m
Metro Express Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
February 17, 2016
76 m
Et Voila! Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 25, 2018
76 m
Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
April 15, 2019
81 m
Itadaki Zen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
June 10, 2021
108 m
Laoma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 7, 2018
108 m
The King Rooster Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
May 7, 2021
108 m
The Northumberland Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
June 7, 2021
108 m
Swinton Hotel Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
January 28, 2022
129 m
Maple & CNM Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
November 27, 2018
152 m
Travelodge London Farringdon Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
April 15, 2019
153 m
AM to PM Convenience Store Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
February 2, 2022
177 m
Bisou Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
June 7, 2018
177 m
Caffe Royale London Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 22, 2022
177 m
SHREE HARI NEWS LTD Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
177 m
Single Homeless Project Other catering premises 3
Satisfactory
June 7, 2021
177 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Acton Street Bus Stop/Station 60 m
Percy Circus Peel Centre Bus Stop/Station 114 m
Acton Street Bus Stop/Station 143 m
Gwynne Place Bus Stop/Station 175 m
Gwynne Place Bus Stop/Station 177 m
King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station Metro/Tram 524 m
King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station Metro/Tram 530 m
King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station Metro/Tram 531 m
King's Cross St. Pancras Rail 434 m
London King's Cross Rail Station Rail 565 m
London King's Cross Rail Station Rail 593 m
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 2.2 km
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 2.21 km
Blackfriars Pier Ferry 2.21 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 41.06 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 41.22 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 41.48 km

Nearby Nature

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

Three Island Pond Inland Water 2.7 km
Pelican Pool Inland Water 3.04 km
Duck Island Island 3.08 km
St James's Park Lake Inland Water 3.23 km
Primrose Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.4 km
Barrow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.43 km
Weavers Fields Urban Greenspace 3.61 km
West Dock Inland Water 3.79 km
St Katharine Docks Basin Inland Water 3.88 km
East Dock Inland Water 3.95 km
New River Inland Water 3.97 km
Paddington Green Woodland Or Forest 4.21 km
The Serpentine Inland Water 4.53 km
Parliament Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.61 km
Number 1 Pond Inland Water 4.61 km

Location

Country England
County Inner London
Latitude 51.52892000
Longitude -0.11497600
OS Easting 530857
OS Northing 0182796
OS Positional Quality Postcode sector mean, (mainly PO Boxes)

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
7539
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: Aspirational techies
Subgroup: Old EU tech workers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Islington BUASD
Workplace Zone E33034773
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Islington 021
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Islington 021E
Output Area / Small Area 3D3