Postcode WC1H 8NP 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 343.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.7× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in King's Cross & Bloomsbury North is £61,232 per year. The nearest station is Kings Cross St. Pancras, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Coram's Fields.
King's Cross & Bloomsbury North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,987 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
King's Cross & Bloomsbury North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 343.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 59.8% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 29 ft away from WC1H 8NP.
King's Cross & Bloomsbury North near WC1H 8NP 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 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 2 | £703,000 | £1,044 |
| Flats | 50 | £680,000 | £1,044 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WC1H 8NP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jun 2026 | Flat 95, Queen Alexandra Mansions, Hastings Street, London, WC1H 9DP | Flats | Leasehold | £425,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Flat 102, Queen Alexandra Mansions, Hastings Street, London, WC1H 9DP | Flats | Leasehold | £470,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | Flat 92, Queen Alexandra Mansions, Hastings Street, London, WC1H 9DP | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 | |
| 21 May 2026 | Apartment 3-13, St. Pancras Chambers, Euston Road, London, NW1 2AR | Flats | Leasehold | £620,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | Apartment 2-01, St. Pancras Chambers, Euston Road, London, NW1 2AR | Flats | Leasehold | £1,400,000 |
In the WC1H 8NP postcode area, located within King's Cross & Bloomsbury North, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WC1H 8NP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ethio Stores | 120 Judd Street, London, WC1H 9NS | Walking directions to Ethio Stores |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | Unit 46 The Arcade, 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 | Cash and Carry | 98 Cromer Street, London, WC1H 8BZ | Walking directions to Cash and Carry |
| 0.1 mi | Steven Lee Supermarket | 94-96 Cromer Street, London, WC1H 8DD | Walking directions to Steven Lee Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Camden district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WC1H 8NP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jonathan Andrew Simpson
King's Cross - Elected 7 May 2026
Liam Jamal Dominic Martin-Lane
King's Cross - Elected 7 May 2026
Lotus Melisande Bautista
King's Cross - Elected 7 May 2026
Keir Starmer
Holborn and St Pancras - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WC1H 8NP records about 344 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 anti-social behaviour, other theft and theft from the person.
The median sale price around WC1H 8NP in King's Cross & Bloomsbury North is £703,000 (about £1,044 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to WC1H 8NP, including Argyle Primary School (Good), Capital City College Group (Good) and Thomas Coram Centre (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WC1H 8NP is Kings Cross St. Pancras in TfL zone 1, about 107 m away, serving the Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria lines.
WC1H 8NP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,987 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras covering WC1H 8NP 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).