Is WC1X 8EW a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

3541 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of WC1X 8EW. Most common: Other theft.

Other theft
743
Violence & sexual offences
573
Anti-social behaviour
542
Shoplifting
521
Theft from the person
502
Public order
177
Robbery
104
Bicycle theft
101

House prices

£815,159

Average price in Camden (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Down 10.1% year on year.

Terraced
£1,554,868
Semi-detached
£2,117,585
Detached
£3,645,110
Flat / maisonette
£671,443

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for WC1X 8EW specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near WC1X 8EW on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near WC1X 8EW on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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