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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, roughly 2.7× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 44.3% 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 £61,517 per year. There are 3 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 the area have 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
44.3%
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

Median price£675,000
Price per sq ft£1,044
Sales (last 12 months)52
Typical range (middle 50%)£469K – £914K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £675,000 (about £1,044 per square foot) in King's Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £290,000 up to £5,750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in King's Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced2£703,000£1,044
Flats50£647,500£1,044

10-year price trendmedian sale price in King's Cross

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in King's Cross.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£837,500£875,000
2017£1,056,965£991,750
2018£970,853£922,500
2019£972,500—
2020£924,750£2,475,000
2021£625,000£795,750
2022£650,000£1,450,050
2023£841,088£1,045,000
2024£750,000£807,500
2025£790,000£720,500
2026£500,250£700,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in King's Cross.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in King's Cross.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,093£929
2017£1,321£867
2018£1,339£952
2019£1,259—
2020£1,423£1,096
2021£1,073£1,028
2022£1,069£959
2023£1,329£1,226
2024£1,056£821
2025£1,169£1,080
2026£945£916
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in King's Cross.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Camden district.

Band A£1,472
Band B£1,717
Band C£1,962
Band D£2,208
Band E£2,698
Band F£3,189
Band G£3,679
Band H£4,415

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for King's Cross ward.

Local councillors

Jonathan Andrew Simpson

King's Cross - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Liam Jamal Dominic Martin-Lane

King's Cross - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Lotus Melisande Bautista

King's Cross - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

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