Postcode WC1H 9QR 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 193.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 Russell Square, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Coram's Fields.
King's Cross & Bloomsbury North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,128 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
King's Cross & Bloomsbury North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 193.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.7% 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 9QR.
King's Cross & Bloomsbury North near WC1H 9QR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Russell Square located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Russell Square | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Russell Square |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Kings Cross St. Pancras | Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria | Walking directions to Kings Cross St. Pancras |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | King's Cross | Great Northern | Walking directions to King's Cross |
| 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 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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WC1H 9QR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug 2025 | Flat 126, Clare Court, Judd Street, London, WC1H 9QR | Flats | Leasehold | £420,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | Flat 73, Clare Court, Judd Street, London, WC1H 9QW | Flats | Leasehold | £315,000 | |
| 12 Jan 2026 | Flat 25, Clare Court, Judd Street, London, WC1H 9QW | Flats | Leasehold | £488,000 | |
| 03 Dec 2025 | Flat 57, Clare Court, Judd Street, London, WC1H 9QW | Flats | Leasehold | £714,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | Flat 68, Clare Court, Judd Street, London, WC1H 9QW | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 |
In the WC1H 9QR postcode area, located within King's Cross & Bloomsbury North, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WC1H 9QR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Supersave Food & Wine | 1 Leigh Street, London, WC1H 9QX | Walking directions to Supersave Food & Wine |
| 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Best Mart | Marchmont Street, Camden, WC1N 1AB | Walking directions to Best Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Waitrose | 23-29 Brunswick Square, London, WC1N 1AF | Walking directions to Waitrose |
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 9QR, 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 9QR records about 194 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 9QR 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 9QR, including Thomas Coram Centre (Outstanding), Argyle Primary School (Good) and Capital City College Group (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WC1H 9QR is Russell Square in TfL zone 1, about 410 m away, serving the Piccadilly line.
WC1H 9QR scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,128 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 9QR 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).