Postcode WC1N 2AB 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 moderate crime levels, with around 94.3 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 Russell Square located about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and no 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 13,208 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 94.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 17.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 311 ft away from WC1N 2AB.
King's Cross & Bloomsbury North near WC1N 2AB 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 |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Kings Cross St. Pancras | Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria | Walking directions to Kings Cross St. Pancras |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | King's Cross | Great Northern | Walking directions to King's Cross |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Coram's Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Coram's Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Russell Square | Small | Walking directions to Russell Square |
| 0.5 mi | Spa Fields | Small | Walking directions to Spa Fields |
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £737,500 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 | 52 | £733,375 |
| Terraced | 2 | £818,000 |
10 year median price trend in King's Cross
In the WC1N 2AB postcode area, located within King's Cross & Bloomsbury North, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WC1N 2AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Unique24.co.uk | Gray's Inn Road, Camden, WC1N 2LE | Walking directions to Unique24.co.uk |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Bernard Street, Camden, WC1N 1LT | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Mini Food Store | King's Cross Road, Islington, WC1X 9QA | Walking directions to Mini Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tian Tian Market | Handel Street, Camden, WC1N 1AE | Walking directions to Tian Tian Market |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 39-43 Grays Inn Road, London, WC1X 8PR | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.