EC4P or WC1X?
Two neighbouring postcode districts compared on sold prices, energy, flood risk, crime and deprivation, all from the same official sources as every report on this site.
- WC1X recorded fewer crimes in the same period, though busier places always record more.
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EC4P
Islington
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WC1X
Camden
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| Median home sale nearby | — | £1,044,400
from 19 sales |
| Average sold price | — | £224,183 |
| Area price growth (YoY) | -8.1% (Islington) | -7.1% (Camden) |
| Dwelling type | — | Top-floor flat |
| Floor area | — | 62 m² |
| Built | — | 1900–1929 |
| Energy rating | — | C |
| Heating cost (EPC est.) | — | £528/yr |
| Flood zone | Zone 1 (low probability) | Zone 1 (low probability) |
| Crime nearby | 2915 recorded | 2788 recorded |
| Deprivation decile | 4 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
Common questions
Which has less crime, EC4P or WC1X?
WC1X recorded fewer crimes in the same period (2915 in EC4P against 2788 in WC1X, Police.uk). Busier places record more, so read this alongside how built-up each area is rather than on its own.
Is EC4P or WC1X the more affluent area?
On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, EC4P sits in decile 4 of 10 and WC1X in decile 4, where 10 is the least deprived.
Should I buy in EC4P or WC1X?
That depends on what you need, and no dataset answers it. What this page gives you is the evidence side by side: what homes actually sell for, the energy ratings, the flood zone, recorded crime and deprivation, each traced to the body that published it.
A quick side-by-side snapshot only. Open each property's full report for the complete picture.