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WC1X 0HB

Wren Street

King's Cross

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Overview

Postcode WC1X 0HB 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 average crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below 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 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Coram's Fields.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
62.9%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

King's Cross & Bloomsbury North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,091 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

King's Cross & Bloomsbury North has an average crime rate, with approximately 72 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

62.9%

Approximately 62.9% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in King's Cross & Bloomsbury North is £61,232 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 321 ft away from WC1X 0HB.

Flood risk

No risk

King's Cross & Bloomsbury North near WC1X 0HB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Russell Square located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WC1X 0HB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

1

Russell Square

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Russell Square
0.5 mi

1

Chancery Lane

Central

Walking directions to Chancery Lane
0.5 mi

1

King's Cross

Great Northern

Walking directions to King's Cross

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WC1X 0HB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miCoram's FieldsMediumWalking directions to Coram's Fields
0.3 miSpa FieldsSmallWalking directions to Spa Fields
0.3 miSt George's GardensSmallWalking directions to St George's Gardens

Area Profile

Population
411
Population density
25,061 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.74(-33%)
Theft from the person
19.93(+112%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.45(-42%)
Drugs
9.35(+51%)
Other theft
7.32(-36%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
100
24.69%
Other White
97
23.95%
Bangladeshi
50
12.35%
African
47
11.6%
Indian
21
5.19%
Total population: 405

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
216
55.38%
Level 4+ (Degree)
93
23.85%
No qualifications
24
6.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
4.87%
Other
16
4.1%
Total 16+ residents: 390

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
25
35.71%
Other social rented
19
27.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
18.57%
Owns outright
6
8.57%
Other forms of private rent
4
5.71%
Total households: 70

Property prices in King's Cross

Median price£703,000
Price per sq ft£1,044
Sales (last 12 months)52
Typical range (middle 50%)£461K – £960K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in King's Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced2£703,000£1,044
Flats50£680,000£1,044

10-year price trendmedian sale price in King's Cross

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in King's Cross.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in King's Cross.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in King's Cross.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in King's Cross.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for King's Cross in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WC1X 0HB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WC1X 0HB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Nov 202523, Calthorpe Street, London, WC1X 0JXOtherFreehold£2,500,000
28 Mar 2025246, Gray'S Inn Road, London, WC1X 8JROtherFreehold£1,166,000
09 Sept 202510A, Calthorpe Street, London, WC1X 0JSFlatsLeasehold£775,000
07 Mar 2025Flat 61, Trinity Court, 254, Gray'S Inn Road, London, WC1X 8JYFlatsLeasehold£456,000
17 Mar 2025171 - 173, Gray'S Inn Road, London, WC1X 8UEOtherFreehold£6,100,000

Schools

In the WC1X 0HB postcode area, located within King's Cross & Bloomsbury North, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WC1X 0HB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 mi16 plusCapital City College GroupFurther education

Good

0.2 miPrimaryChristopher Hatton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt George the Martyr Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WC1X 0HB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WC1X 0HB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miUnique24.co.ukGray's Inn Road, Camden, WC1N 2LEWalking directions to Unique24.co.uk
0.1 miMini Food StoreKing's Cross Road, Islington, WC1X 9QAWalking directions to Mini Food Store
0.1 miFarringdon MetroFarringdon Road, Islington, EC1R 3ASWalking directions to Farringdon Metro
0.2 miRosebury NewsColdbath Square, Islington, EC1R 4RNWalking directions to Rosebury News
0.2 miSadler's News67 Rosebery Avenue, Islington, London, EC1R 4SDWalking directions to Sadler's News

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Camden district.

Band A£1,472
Band B£1,717
Band C£1,962
Band D£2,208
Band E£2,698
Band F£3,189
Band G£3,679
Band H£4,415

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WC1X 0HB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jonathan Andrew Simpson

King's Cross - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Liam Jamal Dominic Martin-Lane

King's Cross - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Lotus Melisande Bautista

King's Cross - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Keir Starmer

Holborn and St Pancras - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCamdenE09000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyHolborn and St PancrasE14001290
WardKing's CrossE05013666
ParishCamden, unparished areaE43000197
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)King's Cross & Bloomsbury NorthE02007115
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Camden 029EE01035712
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WC1X 0HB

Is WC1X 0HB (King's Cross & Bloomsbury North) safe?

The area around WC1X 0HB records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near WC1X 0HB?

The median sale price around WC1X 0HB 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.

What schools are near WC1X 0HB?

There are 20 schools close to WC1X 0HB, including Capital City College Group (Good), Christopher Hatton Primary School (Outstanding) and St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WC1X 0HB?

The closest station to WC1X 0HB is Russell Square in TfL zone 1, about 713 m away, serving the Piccadilly line.

How deprived is the area around WC1X 0HB?

WC1X 0HB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,091 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WC1X 0HB (King's Cross & Bloomsbury North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras covering WC1X 0HB 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).