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About

King's Cross ward is situated in the London Borough of Camden, centred around the major transport interchange of King's Cross and St Pancras stations. The area is dominated by railway infrastructure, large-scale commercial developments, and significant regeneration projects. Its boundaries include parts of the Regent's Canal and the lands north of Euston Road. The ward contains a mix of corporate offices, academic institutions like Central Saint Martins, and residential estates.

The district is defined by its industrial heritage and ongoing urban transformation. The restored coal drops and gasholders at King's Cross Central are now public spaces and retail units. The British Library, a prominent local institution, sits on its southern edge. Residential life is found in the wards of Somers Town and the Brunswick estate, contrasting with the bustling transit hub and corporate headquarters that characterise much of the area.

Area overview

On average King's Cross has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 368 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 44.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in King's Cross is £61,494 per year. There are 6 schools in King's Cross: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity. King's Cross is home to around 11,462 people, with a population density of about 10,634.6 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
368
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
44.5%
Connectivity
10/10

Area Profile

King's Cross Population
11,462
Population density
10,634.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Other theft
104.17(+795%)
Anti-social behaviour
82.45(+209%)
Theft from the person
77.39(+638%)
Violence and sexual offences
65.17(+115%)
Vehicle crime
24.17(+149%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,727
23.8%
Other White
2,110
18.41%
Bangladeshi
1,444
12.6%
Chinese
985
8.6%
African
906
7.91%
Total population: 11,459

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,968
49.36%
Level 3 (A level)
2,165
21.51%
No qualifications
1,230
12.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
709
7.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
504
5.01%
Total 16+ residents: 10,064

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,374
31.09%
Other social rented
1,005
22.74%
Social rents from council
995
22.51%
Owns outright
492
11.13%
Owns with a mortgage
315
7.13%
Total households: 4,420

Property prices in King's Cross

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £780,000 in King's Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £225,000 up to £3,080,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for King's Cross in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in King's Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats55£785,000
Terraced3£735,000

10 years median price trend in King's Cross

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in King's Cross.

All postcodes in King's Cross

WC1N1DN

Guilford Street

WC1H9GF

King's Cross

N1C4AT

York Way

N1C4AU

King's Cross

WC1H8HL

Midhope Street

WC1H9GN

King's Cross

WC1X8QT

Gray'S Inn Road

WC1X9AQ

Britannia Street

WC1X9NP

Swinton Place

N1C4BH

Canal Reach

N1C4BU

Canal Reach

WC1H8BJ

Birkenhead Street

WC1H9EG

Tonbridge Street

WC1H9LU

King's Cross

WC1H9PG

Tonbridge Street

WC1N2AB

Mecklenburgh Square

WC1X9JS

Britannia Street

WC1H8JF

Cromer Street

WC1H9GW

King's Cross

WC1X8JY

Grays Inn Road

N1C4BA

Canal Reach

N1C4BX

Lewis Cubitt Square

N1C4ED

Tapper Walk

N1C4PD

Cedar Way

WC1H8LP

Cromer Street

WC1H9GR

King's Cross

WC1X9BP

Britannia Street

WC1X9LS

Kings Cross Road

WC1X9LW

King's Cross Road

N1C4AY

Handyside Street

N1C4BE

Canal Reach

NW10TY

Reachview Close

NW10XA

Rossendale Way

N1C4BY

Lewis Cubitt Square

WC1N1PE

Handel Street

WC1X8RB

Grays Inn Road

WC1X9NG

Acton Street

NW10RA

St Pancras Way

NW12SA

Birkenhead Street

WC1H8BS

Cromer Street

WC1N1BN

King's Cross

WC1N2AY

Mecklenburgh Place

WC1H8HZ

Regent Square

WC1N1PH

Henrietta Mews

WC1X9JN

Britannia Street

N1C4BW

Lewis Cubitt Square

N1C4DH

King's Cross

WC1H9NU

Judd Street

NW10XG

Weavers Way

N1C4AQ

Canal Reach

NW10BR

Blakeney Close

N1C4DP

Canal Reach

N1C4EG

Canal Reach

N1C4ER

Lewis Cubitt Walk

WC1H8EG

Argyle Street

WC1H8LH

Cromer Street

WC1H9DR

Hastings Street

WC1H9GH

King's Cross

WC1X0HG

Calthorpe Street

WC1X9ND

Acton Street

N10FP

King's Cross

N1C4DB

Canal Reach

WC1X9LT

Acton Street

WC1H8DF

Cromer Street

WC1X0LA

Pakenham Street

WC1X9HX

King's Cross Road

WC1H8EP

Argyle Street

WC1H8LB

Cromer Street

WC1X9JT

Britannia Street

WC1X9LX

Acton Street

WC1H8EU

Whidborne Street

WC1H8JA

Regent Square

WC1H8JL

Regent Square

WC1N1PB

Handel Street

WC1X8QF

Gray'S Inn Road

WC1X9NX

Swinton Street

WC1H8LA

Regent Square

WC1H9PB

Tonbridge Street

WC1N1BD

Hunter Street

WC1X0PF

Cubitt Street

NW10XD

Rossendale Way

WC1H8BL

Birkenhead Street

WC1H8JU

Cromer Street

WC1H9GS

Judd Street

WC1X0PA

Fleet Square

WC1X9HT

Leeke Street

WC1X8QR

Gray's Inn Road

WC1H9DP

Hastings Street

WC1N2AF

Mecklenburgh Square

WC1X9JE

Britannia Street

WC1X9NA

Acton Street

N1C4EU

King's Cross

N1C4AA

King's Boulevard

N1C4DT

Lewis Cubitt Walk

NW10XF

Weavers Way

N10FS

King's Cross

N1C4DS

King's Cross

N1C4AN

York Way

N1C4EE

Camley Street

WC1H8NP

King's Cross

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.