Postcode NW1 2AR 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 405.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Somers Town is £46,600 per year. The nearest station is St Pancras located about 0.0 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is Coram's Fields.
Somers Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,420 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Somers Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 405.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 55.6% 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.
The average income of residents in Somers Town is £46,600 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 142 ft away from NW1 2AR.
Somers Town near NW1 2AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St Pancras located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Kings Cross St. Pancras | Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria | Walking directions to Kings Cross St. Pancras |
| 0.1 mi | 1 | King's Cross | Great Northern | Walking directions to King's Cross |
| 0.2 mi | 1 | St Pancras | Thameslink | Walking directions to St Pancras |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Coram's Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Coram's Fields |
| 0.3 mi | St George's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St George's Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Gordon Square | Small | Walking directions to Gordon Square |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £735,000 in King's Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £225,000 up to £6,750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 61 | £726,750 |
| Terraced | 2 | £818,000 |
10 year median price trend in King's Cross
In the NW1 2AR postcode area, located within Somers Town, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW1 2AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | M&S Simply Food | Euston Road, London, N1C 4QL | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Food | Camden, N1C 4TB | Walking directions to M&S Food |
| 0.1 mi | Ethio Stores | 120 Judd Street, London, WC1H 9NS | Walking directions to Ethio Stores |
| 0.1 mi | The Savanna | Camden, N1C 4AP | Walking directions to The Savanna |
| 0.1 mi | Little Waitrose | Camden, N1C 4AP | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.