Is WC1X 9AR a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

2789 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of WC1X 9AR. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
479
Anti-social behaviour
478
Other theft
454
Shoplifting
445
Theft from the person
334
Public order
143
Vehicle crime
105
Bicycle theft
92

House prices

£673,384

Average price in Islington (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Down 8.1% year on year.

Terraced
£1,141,667
Semi-detached
£1,394,409
Detached
£1,669,506
Flat / maisonette
£559,954

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for WC1X 9AR 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 9AR on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near WC1X 9AR on Check Food Hygiene

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