Wharton Street is in London and in Islington district. WC1X 9PN is located in the Clerkenwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wharton Street, London, WC1X 9PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC1X 9PJ, WC1X 9AG, WC1X 9PR, WC1X 9AD, WC1X 9PH, WC1X 9AJ, WC1X 9QP, WC1X 9PT, WC1X 9PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WC1X 9PN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.6% | 51.9% | 6.3% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 54.4% | 48.1% | -6.3% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WC1X 9PN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.8% | 54.2% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.4% | 33.6% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -10.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 3.8% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.4% | 59.7% | 7.3% | 48.4% | 11.3% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 27.6% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 13% | 6.9% | -6.1% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 61.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 11.7% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 2.1% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.7% | 9.2% | 2.5% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 12.5% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.2% | 61.7% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 27.9% |
| Other | 5% | 0.4% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 83.1% | 84% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 2.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 76.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.5% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 7.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 5.2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 4.8% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.8% | 76.5% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 12.8% | 8.6% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 2.1% | -3.3% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.8% | 5.5% | -8.3% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 5.2% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Jewish | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wharton Street was 91.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.1% lower than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Wharton Street has the 46th lowest crime rate of 138 local areas in Barnsbury and the 138th lowest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 7 Archery Fields House Wharton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2024-11-07 | £717,809 |
| Flat 9 Archery Fields House Wharton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2023-09-19 | £472,534 |
| Flat 7 Archery Fields House Wharton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2018-03-07 | £660,558 |
| Flat 7 Archery Fields House Wharton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2013-10-29 | £834,167 |
| Flat 8 Archery Fields House Wharton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2010-10-27 | £723,125 |
WC1X 9PN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
WC1X 9PN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 45 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 721 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 1,700 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 2,599 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,911 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clerkenwell Parochial CofE Primary School Amwell Street , EC1R 1UN | - not rated | 195 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clerkenwell Parochial CofE Primary School Amwell Street , EC1R 1UN | - not rated | 195 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Junior School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YR | - not rated | 465 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YJ | 4out of 4 | 513 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Primary School Killick Street , Kings Cross N1 9AZ | 4out of 4 | 596 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 515 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,462 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 1,462 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,707 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 500 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 505 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,929 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 2,276 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,349 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,364 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pears Family School 4-8 Rodney Street , N1 9JH | 4out of 4 | 405 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gower School 10 Cynthia Street , Barnsbury N1 9JF | - not rated | 408 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City University Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB | - not rated | 797 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The School of Pharmacy 29 - 39 Brunswick Square , WC1N 1AX | - not rated | 854 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH Great Ormond Street , Camden WC1N 3JH | 4out of 4 | 956 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myddleton's Deli | Myddleton's Deli, 25 Lloyd Baker Street | 176 yd | |
| Clink78 | 78 King's Cross Road | 197 yd | |
| Ground Control | Ground Control, 61 Amwell Street | 205 yd | |
| CNM College of Naturopathic Medicine | CNM College of Naturopathic Medicine, 25 Percy Circus | 205 yd | |
| Petals in the Mist | Petals in the Mist, 63 Amwell Street | 207 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewdog, Unit 3 | 50 Great Tower Street, London | 122 yd | |
| Union Tavern Public House | Union Tavern Public House, 52 Lloyd Baker Street | 217 yd | |
| The George & Monkey | The George & Monkey, 68 Amwell Street | 244 yd | |
| The Northumberland Arms | 141 King's Cross Road | 288 yd | |
| Crowne Plaza Kings Cross | 1 King's Cross Road | 290 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express Grill and Pizza | 115 King's Cross Road | 245 yd | |
| The King Rooster | 127 King's Cross Road | 268 yd | |
| Rosebery Kebab House | Rosebery Kebab House, 63-65 Rosebery Avenue | 389 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, 21 Exmouth Market | 427 yd | |
| Supreme Fried Chicken | 292 Gray's Inn Road | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 122-128 Pentonville Road | 361 yd | |
| Co-operative | 275 Gray's Inn Road | 591 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 301 St John Street | 594 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 266-268 Pentonville Road | 657 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, 62-64 Chapel Market | 667 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ozone Leisure Club KING'S CROSS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 288 yd |
| Calthorpe Project 258-274 258-274 GRAY'S INN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 454 yd |
| Beauty & Fitness | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 500 yd |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School DONEGAL STREET | health and fitness suite | 527 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Kings Cross) PENTONVILLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 536 yd |
| Three Corners Adventure Playground NORTHAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 575 yd |
| Winton Primary School KILLICK STREET | 629 yd | |
| City And Islington College (Centre Of Applied Sciences) 311-321 311-321 GOSWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 641 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Islington Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 655 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bloomsbury) MECKLENBURGH PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 690 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 44.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 63.64 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 63.64 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.06 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.