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N1C 4BF

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King's Cross

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Overview

Postcode N1C 4BF is located in a major urban area, within the King's Cross ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Somers Town area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 511 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.9× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Somers Town is £59,656 per year. The nearest station is Caledonian Road and Barnsbury, about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Caledonian Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
511
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Somers Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,748 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Somers Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 511 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.8%

Approximately 3.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 64.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Somers Town is £59,656 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 90 ft away from N1C 4BF.

Flood risk

No risk

Somers Town near N1C 4BF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Caledonian Road and Barnsbury located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N1C 4BF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Caledonian Road and Barnsbury

Overground

Walking directions to Caledonian Road and Barnsbury
0.5 mi

1

St Pancras

Thameslink

Walking directions to St Pancras
0.6 mi

2

Camden Road

Overground

Walking directions to Camden Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N1C 4BF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCaledonian ParkMediumWalking directions to Caledonian Park
0.2 miBingfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Bingfield Park
0.4 miThornhill SquareSmallWalking directions to Thornhill Square

Area Profile

Population
403
Population density
4,227.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Other theft
214.76(+1779%)
Anti-social behaviour
100.97(+276%)
Violence and sexual offences
73.81(+138%)
Theft from the person
71.76(+665%)
Shoplifting
67.15(+572%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Chinese
114
28.08%
Other White
84
20.69%
British
66
16.26%
Indian
45
11.08%
Other Asian
28
6.9%
Total population: 406

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
237
59.7%
Level 3 (A level)
125
31.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
3.53%
Other
14
3.53%
No qualifications
7
1.76%
Total 16+ residents: 397

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
29
54.72%
Owns outright
16
30.19%
Owns with a mortgage
5
9.43%
Social rents from council
1
1.89%
Other social rented
1
1.89%
Total households: 53

Property prices in King's Cross

Median price£703,000
Price per sq ft£1,044
Sales (last 12 months)52
Typical range (middle 50%)£461K – £960K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £703,000 (about £1,044 per square foot) in King's Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £290,000 up to £2,750,000.

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£680,000£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£475,000£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£926£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.

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1C 4BF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1C 4BF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Aug 2025Flat W5 1, Cadence Court, 4, Lewis Cubitt Walk, London, N1C 4ERFlatsLeasehold£1,167,500
22 Apr 2025Flat E15 1, Cadence Court, 4, Lewis Cubitt Walk, London, N1C 4EQFlatsLeasehold£3,000,000
06 May 2025Flat 103, Saxon Court, 5, York Way, London, N1C 4ANFlatsLeasehold£785,000
14 Aug 2025101, Fenman House, 5, Lewis Cubitt Walk, London, N1C 4DFFlatsLeasehold£796,000
01 Aug 202592, Fenman House, 5, Lewis Cubitt Walk, London, N1C 4DFFlatsLeasehold£1,100,000

Schools

In the N1C 4BF postcode area, located within Somers Town, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N1C 4BF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryKings Cross AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miNot applicableFrank Barnes School for Deaf ChildrenCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryAbacus Belsize Primary SchoolFree schools

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1C 4BF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N1C 4BF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalYork Way, London, NW1 9UJWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miVanathy Food & WineSt Paul's Crescent, Camden, NW1 9XZWalking directions to Vanathy Food & Wine
0.3 miExpress Food Store134-136 York Way, London, N1 0AXWalking directions to Express Food Store
0.3 miWaitrose1 Wharf Road, London, N1C 4BZWalking directions to Waitrose
0.3 miCo-op Food103a Camley Street, London, N1C 4PFWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for N1C 4BF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

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

Member of parliament

Keir Starmer

Holborn and St Pancras - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCamdenE09000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyHolborn and St PancrasE14001290
WardKing's CrossE05013666
ParishCamden, unparished areaE43000197
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Somers TownE02000187
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Camden 022FE01035708
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2013-08-01

Frequently asked questions about N1C 4BF

Is N1C 4BF (Somers Town) safe?

The area around N1C 4BF records about 511 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are other theft, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near N1C 4BF?

The median sale price around N1C 4BF in Somers Town is £703,000 (about £1,044 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N1C 4BF?

There are 20 schools close to N1C 4BF, including Kings Cross Academy (Good), Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children (Outstanding) and Abacus Belsize Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N1C 4BF?

The closest station to N1C 4BF is Caledonian Road and Barnsbury in TfL zone 2, about 711 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around N1C 4BF?

N1C 4BF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,748 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N1C 4BF (Somers Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras covering N1C 4BF is Keir Starmer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jonathan Andrew Simpson (Labour Party), Liam Jamal Dominic Martin-Lane (Labour Party) and Lotus Melisande Bautista (Labour Party).