Map & location
Overview
WC1X 0BF lies in Clerkenwell, on the western edge of the London Borough of Camden, close to the boundary with Islington. The area around Rosebery Avenue and Mount Pleasant is a compelling mix of Victorian warehouse conversions, Georgian terraces and contemporary offices, sitting alongside one of London's most celebrated sorting offices — the Mount Pleasant Mail Centre. This part of Clerkenwell has long attracted design studios, architects and media companies, giving it a distinctly creative, cosmopolitan character.
The postcode falls within the Holborn & Covent Garden ward and is well served by several bus routes connecting it to the City, West End and beyond. Exmouth Market — a pedestrianised street known for its independent food stalls and restaurants — is just a short walk away, as are the open green spaces of Spa Fields and Farringdon Road's cycle highway, making this one of central London's most walkable and cycle-friendly neighbourhoods.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid
The median sold price here is £1,242,000, around 40% above the wider WC1X district average of £887,833 (HM Land Registry, 227 recent sales).
Getting here
WC1X 0BF is well connected by bus, with stops on Rosebery Avenue and Gray's Inn Road serving numerous central London routes. Several Underground stations are within comfortable walking distance, and the area lies on Cycle Superhighway 6 (CS6) along Farringdon Road, making cycling a popular choice. On-street parking is limited but car clubs operate nearby. The area is highly walkable, with a Walk Score befitting one of inner London's densest mixed-use neighbourhoods.
What it's famous for
Clerkenwell has a remarkable history: it was home to medieval monasteries, the Clerks' Well (giving the area its name), and later became the centre of London's watchmaking and printing trades. The Mount Pleasant Mail Centre — one of Royal Mail's largest sorting facilities — dominates the local streetscape and has been a landmark since the late 19th century. Nearby Exmouth Market is celebrated as one of central London's finest independent food and retail streets, and the area's warehouse architecture has drawn creative industries for decades. Sadler's Wells Theatre, one of the UK's foremost dance venues, is just up the road on Rosebery Avenue.
Services & facilities
Major Royal Mail sorting and processing facility on Phoenix Place
Waste, planning and housing services for Clerkenwell residents
Camden public library on Theobalds Road, a short walk south
Services east of Gray's Inn Road fall under Islington Council
Tourist attractions
World-renowned contemporary dance venue on Rosebery Avenue
~300 mPedestrianised street famous for independent food and retail
~350 mHistoric public park and garden in the heart of Clerkenwell
~400 mVictorian-era landmark and one of Royal Mail's largest hubs
~100 mLocal heritage museum on St John's Square
~700 mSurviving medieval gatehouse of the Knights Hospitaller priory
~750 mGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
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~150 mEC1R0LP · 020 78335906
~300 mEC1R0LP · 020 77135256
~300 mPharmacies
WC1X8TP · 02074 055665
~150 mWC1X8TP · 020 74055665
~150 mEC1R4QE · 020 78372252
~350 mDentists
EC1R0LP
~300 mEC1N7TP
~450 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Christopher Hatton Primary School, is ~150 m away.
Community school
~150 mVoluntary aided school
~300 mVoluntary aided school
~450 mFurther education
~500 mFoundation special school
~500 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Clerkenwell hosts one of Europe's highest concentrations of design firms
Numerous digital agencies and media businesses occupy warehouse conversions
Exmouth Market and surrounding streets lined with independent eateries
Major national postal logistics operation and local employer
Boutique shops, galleries and craft businesses throughout Clerkenwell
Gyms & leisure
Leading venue for dance, opera and performance arts
~300 mGreen open space popular with local workers and residents
~400 mTraditional neighbourhood pub on Sekforde Street, Clerkenwell
~600 mSeveral independent fitness studios and yoga rooms in the area
Protected cycle route along Farringdon Road connecting City to Bloomsbury
~250 mService providers
Full-fibre broadband available across much of WC1X
Cable broadband coverage in this part of central London
Excellent 4G/5G coverage from EE, O2, Vodafone and Three
Standard national energy supplier choice for residential premises
Household waste and recycling collections managed by Camden
Residential & community
Former industrial buildings converted into sought-after loft-style apartments
Original terrace housing on streets such as Margery Street and Lloyd Baker Street
New-build blocks developed on former brownfield and postal land
High proportion of private renters, typical of central London
Social and affordable rented housing managed by Camden and local RSLs
Transport
Train & Tube
Farringdon Station
Farringdon
Chancery Lane
Chancery Lane
Russell Square Station
Russell Square
Holborn Station
Holborn
Bus stops
Rosebery Avenue stops
Buses along Rosebery Avenue towards Angel and Holborn
Gray's Inn Road stops
Frequent services north to King's Cross and south to the City
Farringdon Road stops
Routes connecting Clerkenwell to Waterloo Bridge and Islington
Cycle hire
Santander Cycles — Rosebery Avenue
TfL docking station on Rosebery Avenue near Sadler's Wells
Santander Cycles — Farringdon Lane
Docking station near Farringdon Road junction
Cycle Superhighway CS6
Protected north–south cycle route along Farringdon Road
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
EV charging — Rosebery Avenue
On-street EV charge points managed by Source London
EV charging — Mount Pleasant area
Ubitricity lamp-post chargers on surrounding streets
Defibrillators
Defibrillator — Sadler's Wells Theatre
Publicly accessible AED at the theatre entrance on Rosebery Avenue
Postboxes & Post Office
Mount Pleasant Mail Centre
Major Royal Mail facility; nearest Post Office branch on Exmouth Market
Fuel stations
Limited local fuel stations
Nearest petrol stations are on Pentonville Road or Grays Inn Road
Places of worship
Grade I listed Anglican church in nearby Islington
~600 mHistoric Italian Roman Catholic church on Clerkenwell Road
~550 mVictorian Anglo-Catholic church on Exmouth Market
~350 mFriends Meeting House on St John's Street
~700 mCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 276% above the national average (255.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
3128 street-level crimes were reported within about a mile of this postcode in April 2026.
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate (anonymised to map points) and cover England, Wales & Northern Ireland.
Area data & demographics
This neighbourhood falls in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), among the less deprived areas (Indices of Deprivation).
At the 2021 Census, this neighbourhood (LSOA) had a usual resident population of about 1,623.
Housing & utilities
Owner-occupied, private rented and social housing all present in the ward
Many converted Victorian warehouses and period terraces dominate the streetscape
Central location and creative character sustain strong occupier interest
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Central London location means air quality is below national average; ULEZ zone
Spa Fields and several garden squares provide local greenery
Busy urban area with traffic noise from Gray's Inn Road and Rosebery Avenue
Low surface water and river flood risk for this elevated part of Clerkenwell
FAQs
Where exactly is WC1X 0BF?
WC1X 0BF is in Clerkenwell, central London, in the London Borough of Camden. It sits near the junction of Rosebery Avenue and the Mount Pleasant Mail Centre, close to the boundary with the London Borough of Islington.
Which council covers WC1X 0BF?
WC1X 0BF falls within the London Borough of Camden. The ward is Holborn & Covent Garden and the parliamentary constituency is Holborn and St Pancras.
What is the area around WC1X 0BF like?
It is a vibrant, mixed-use inner-city neighbourhood with a strong creative and design industry presence. Victorian warehouse conversions sit alongside Georgian terraces, independent restaurants on Exmouth Market, and the historic Sadler's Wells Theatre.
Which bus routes serve WC1X 0BF?
Several bus routes pass through, including the 19 and 38 on Rosebery Avenue, the 17, 45, 46 and 259 on Gray's Inn Road, and routes 63 and 341 on Farringdon Road, connecting to the City, West End and north London.
Are there schools near WC1X 0BF?
Several schools serve the area — see the Schools section above for the nearest, with distances and Ofsted ratings.
Is WC1X 0BF in a ULEZ zone?
Yes. WC1X 0BF is within Greater London and falls inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), which applies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Most non-compliant vehicles incur a daily charge.
What is the nearest green space to WC1X 0BF?
Spa Fields Park is approximately 400 metres away and is the most convenient local green space. Farringdon Road's cycle greenway and several garden squares in the surrounding streets also provide outdoor amenity.
What type of housing is found in WC1X 0BF?
The area has a mix of Victorian warehouse conversions turned into loft-style apartments, original Georgian terraces, newer purpose-built flats, and some social and affordable housing managed by Camden. Private renting is the dominant tenure.
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