Postcode WC1H 8LB is located in a major urban area, within the King's Cross ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the King's Cross & Bloomsbury North area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 107.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in King's Cross & Bloomsbury North is £61,232 per year. The nearest station is Kings Cross St. Pancras located about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is Coram's Fields.
King's Cross & Bloomsbury North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,860 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
King's Cross & Bloomsbury North has a high crime rate, with approximately 107.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 80.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 50.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in King's Cross & Bloomsbury North is £61,232 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WC1H 8LB.
King's Cross & Bloomsbury North near WC1H 8LB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kings Cross St. Pancras located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Kings Cross St. Pancras | Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria | Walking directions to Kings Cross St. Pancras |
| 0.2 mi | 1 | King's Cross | Great Northern | Walking directions to King's Cross |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Russell Square | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Russell Square |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Coram's Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Coram's Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Russell Square | Small | Walking directions to Russell Square |
| 0.1 mi | St George's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St George's Gardens |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 55 | £785,000 |
| Terraced | 3 | £735,000 |
10 year median price trend in King's Cross
In the WC1H 8LB postcode area, located within King's Cross & Bloomsbury North, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WC1H 8LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Steven Lee Supermarket | 94-96 Cromer Street, London, WC1H 8DD | Walking directions to Steven Lee Supermarket |
| 0 mi | Cash and Carry | 98 Cromer Street, London, WC1H 8BZ | Walking directions to Cash and Carry |
| 0.1 mi | Supersave Food & Wine | 1 Leigh Street, London, WC1H 9QX | Walking directions to Supersave Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Ethio Stores | 120 Judd Street, London, WC1H 9NS | Walking directions to Ethio Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 275 Gray's Inn Road, London, WC1X 8QF | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Camden district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.