Postcode WC1H 8LR 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 99.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in King's Cross & Bloomsbury North is £45,700 per year. The nearest station is King's Cross located about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is Coram's Fields.
King's Cross & Bloomsbury North has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,633 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
King's Cross & Bloomsbury North has a high crime rate, with approximately 99.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 40.4% 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 of residents in King's Cross & Bloomsbury North is £45,700 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 77 ft away from WC1H 8LR.
King's Cross & Bloomsbury North near WC1H 8LR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £740,000 in King's Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £277,500 up to £6,750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 55 | £740,000 |
| Terraced | 2 | £818,000 |
10 years price trend in King's Cross
In the WC1H 8LR postcode area, located within King's Cross & Bloomsbury North, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.