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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

WC1H8AS

Argyle Square

WC1H9DZ

Tonbridge Street

WC1H9NS

Judd Street

WC1H9NT

Judd Street

WC1N2AA

Doughty Street

WC1X0JX

Calthorpe Street

WC1X8BZ

Grays Inn Road

N1C4BP

Handyside Street

WC1H9SP

King's Cross

WC1N1PF

Wakefield Street

WC1N2NU

Heathcote Street

WC1X9NH

Kings Cross Road

N10FT

King's Cross

N10FQ

King's Cross

NW12ST

King's Cross

N10FF

Canal Reach

NW10XH

Ploughmans Close

NW12RY

King's Cross

WC1H8AQ

Westking Place

WC1H8BP

Birkenhead Street

WC1H9DW

Tonbridge Street

WC1X8EE

Gray'S Inn Road

WC1H8BW

Birkenhead Street

WC1H8JD

Seaford Street

WC1H9DL

Bidborough Street

WC1X0HF

Wren Street

WC1X8BD

Hand Axe Yard

WC1X9BZ

Kings Cross Road

WC1X9LQ

Kings Cross Road

N1C4AL

Canal Reach

N1C4EJ

King's Cross

NW10QT

St Pancras Way

WC1X9JF

Britannia Street

WC1H8EZ

Whidborne Street

WC1N2AD

Mecklenburgh Square

WC1X0LT

Ampton Street

WC1X0LX

Ampton Street

N1C4BJ

King's Cross

NW10XB

Rossendale Way

WC1H9DJ

Bidborough Street

WC1X8QH

Gray's Inn Road

WC1X9HR

Wicklow Street

WC1X9JH

Britannia Street

WC1X9JX

Wicklow Street

WC1H8BZ

Cromer Street

WC1H8DB

Cromer Street

WC1H8EW

Whidborne Street

N1C4BT

Handyside Street

N1C4AP

King's Cross

N1C4QL

King's Cross

WC1H8DY

Cromer Street

WC1H8LR

Cromer Street

WC1X0NB

Frederick Street

WC1X0NF

Frederick Street

WC1X8BU

Gray's Inn Road

WC1X9BS

Wicklow Street

WC1X9LZ

Acton Street

N1C4AX

King's Cross

N1C4BF

Canal Reach

N1C4DL

Handyside Street

N1C4QP

King's Cross

N1C4AJ

York Way

N1C4EQ

Lewis Cubitt Walk

WC1H8EF

Argyle Street

WC1H9GQ

King's Cross

WC1H9SR

King's Cross

WC1N2AJ

Mecklenburgh Square

WC1X8BP

Gray's Inn Road

WC1X9JY

Wicklow Street

WC1X9NE

Acton Street

WC1H8HJ

Midhope Street

WC1H8JN

Sidmouth Street

WC1H9PU

King's Cross

WC1N1BL

Hunter Street

WC1X0ND

Frederick Street

WC1X8LH

Gray's Inn Road

WC1X9AY

Britannia Street

WC1X9JL

Wicklow Street

WC1X9LF

Wicklow Street

N1C4DX

Handyside Street

WC1X8UW

Grays Inn Road

WC1H8BH

Birkenhead Street

WC1N1DP

Guilford Street

WC1X0JP

Calthorpe Street

WC1X9HY

Leeke Street

N1C4AZ

Canal Reach

N1C4BQ

Handyside Street

N1C4TB

Pancras Road

WC1X0HD

Langton Close

WC1X8PX

Gray'S Inn Road

WC1H8EN

Argyle Street

WC1H9AU

Bidborough Street

WC1X0HA

Wren Street

WC1X0LB

Pakenham Street

WC1X8RH

Grays Inn Road

N1C4EB

Canal Reach

NW10JF

Barker Drive

WC1H8HX

Regent Square

WC1H8JX

Sidmouth Street

WC1H9GG

King's Cross

Data Sources

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