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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 349 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
349
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
99.2(+768%)
Anti-social behaviour
82.97(+209%)
Theft from the person
69.88(+645%)
Violence and sexual offences
65.61(+111%)
Shoplifting
23.03(+131%)
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 51 recent sales, the median property price is £714,000 in King's Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £290,000 up to £2,750,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in King's Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats49£725,000£12,184
Terraced2£703,000£11,233

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

WC1X8QY

Grays Inn Road

WC1H9PB

Tonbridge Street

N1C4EQ

Lewis Cubitt Walk

NW10XJ

Crofters Way

WC1H9NU

Judd Street

WC1X9BJ

Kings Cross Road

WC1N1PA

Handel Street

WC1N1BN

King's Cross

WC1X8QP

Grays Inn Road

WC1H9DX

Tonbridge Street

N1C4DR

Canal Reach

WC1H8HJ

Midhope Street

WC1X9HY

Leeke Street

NW10XH

Ploughmans Close

WC1H9DZ

Tonbridge Street

NW10QY

King's Cross

WC1H8AB

Belgrove Street

WC1X9NH

Kings Cross Road

WC1H8EF

Argyle Street

NW12SA

Birkenhead Street

WC1H8JS

Cromer Street

N1C4TB

Pancras Road

NW12AR

Euston Road

WC1X9JE

Britannia Street

WC1X9LT

Acton Street

WC1X8JZ

Grays Inn Road

WC1X0LJ

Cubitt Street

WC1H8JL

Regent Square

WC1X0HF

Wren Street

WC1H8DN

Cromer Street

WC1X9AQ

Britannia Street

N10FS

King's Cross

WC1H8DR

Cromer Street

WC1H9DS

Hastings Street

N1C4BH

Canal Reach

WC1X0LA

Pakenham Street

WC1X8JT

Grays Inn Road

WC1X9LG

Wicklow Street

N1C4BY

Lewis Cubitt Square

WC1H8JX

Sidmouth Street

NW10RA

St Pancras Way

WC1H9QR

Judd Street

WC1H8EP

Argyle Street

WC1H8AH

Westking Place

WC1X8RA

Gray's Inn Road

WC1H8LP

Cromer Street

WC1H8JG

Harrison Street

WC1N2AA

Doughty Street

NW10XG

Weavers Way

WC1N1AZ

Brunswick Square

N1C4BZ

Canal Reach

WC1N1PJ

Wakefield Street

WC1X9JG

Britannia Street

N1C4AY

Handyside Street

WC1H8ER

Argyle Street

N1C4AD

Beaconsfield Street

WC1X9LP

Kings Cross Road

WC1N1AS

Lansdowne Terrace

WC1X9LQ

Kings Cross Road

WC1X9BS

Wicklow Street

N1C4DX

Handyside Street

N1C4QL

King's Cross

WC1H9EG

Tonbridge Street

WC1X9NE

Acton Street

WC1X9LJ

Wicklow Street

WC1H9PD

King's Cross

NW10JE

Barker Drive

WC1H8EU

Whidborne Street

NW10XF

Weavers Way

WC1X9JH

Britannia Street

WC1H8HZ

Regent Square

WC1X9HL

Wicklow Street

WC1H9GP

King's Cross

N1C4BE

Canal Reach

WC1N2NY

Mecklenburgh Square

WC1X9HX

King's Cross Road

WC1X8LH

Gray's Inn Road

WC1H8LF

Cromer Street

N1C4DL

Handyside Street

WC1X8EE

Gray'S Inn Road

WC1X0LN

Cubitt Street

WC1X8PX

Gray'S Inn Road

WC1X9NF

Swinton Place

WC1H9DQ

Judd Street

WC1H8AQ

Westking Place

WC1X0NF

Frederick Street

N1C4UR

Canal Reach

WC1H8HB

King's Cross

WC1H8HS

Loxham Street

WC1X8BE

Gray'S Inn Road

WC1H8DF

Cromer Street

N1C4AT

York Way

WC1X8BU

Gray's Inn Road

WC1H9JE

King's Cross

WC1H8BB

Birkenhead Street

WC1X9HR

Wicklow Street

WC1X9JY

Wicklow Street

NW10BQ

Bergholt Mews

WC1X0HB

Wren Street

WC1N2AH

Mecklenburgh Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.