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WC1X 9LF

Wicklow Street

King's Cross

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Overview

Postcode WC1X 9LF 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 255.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× 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 King's Cross, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Coram's Fields.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
256
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
50.8%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

King's Cross & Bloomsbury North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,387 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

King's Cross & Bloomsbury North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 255.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

50.8%

Approximately 50.8% 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.

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 118 ft away from WC1X 9LF.

Flood risk

No risk

King's Cross & Bloomsbury North near WC1X 9LF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is King's Cross located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WC1X 9LF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

1

King's Cross

Great Northern

Walking directions to King's Cross
0.3 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

St Pancras

Thameslink

Walking directions to St Pancras

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WC1X 9LF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCoram's FieldsMediumWalking directions to Coram's Fields
0.3 miSt George's GardensSmallWalking directions to St George's Gardens
0.3 miGray's Inn GardensSmallWalking directions to Gray's Inn Gardens

Area Profile

Population
243
Population density
22,830.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
99.63(+271%)
Violence and sexual offences
67.4(+117%)
Theft from the person
46.15(+392%)
Other theft
42.49(+272%)
Public order
24.18(+258%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
47
19.58%
British
42
17.5%
Bangladeshi
41
17.08%
African
30
12.5%
Chinese
17
7.08%
Total population: 240

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
98
50.78%
Level 3 (A level)
32
16.58%
No qualifications
25
12.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
12.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
5.7%
Total 16+ residents: 193

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
33
27.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
27.12%
Other social rented
27
22.88%
Owns with a mortgage
13
11.02%
Owns outright
11
9.32%
Total households: 118

Property prices in King's Cross

Median price£708,000
Price per sq ft£1,125
Sales (last 12 months)46
Typical range (middle 50%)£471K – £989K

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £708,000 (about £1,125 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
Flats44£712,000£1,125
Terraced2£703,000£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£785,000£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£1,165£1,080
2026£947£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 9LF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WC1X 9LF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Nov 2025135, Kings Cross Road, London, WC1X 9BJOtherFreehold£1,210,000
05 Dec 20252, Britannia Street, London, WC1X 9JEOtherFreehold£9,200,000
11 Apr 2025Flat 1, 4, Acton Street, London, WC1X 9NAFlatsLeasehold£810,000
11 Apr 2025Basement Office Unit, 6, Acton Street, London, WC1X 9NAOtherLeasehold£820,000
31 Mar 2026Flat A, 37, Swinton Street, London, WC1X 9NTFlatsLeasehold£387,500

Schools

In the WC1X 9LF postcode area, located within King's Cross & Bloomsbury North, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WC1X 9LF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 mi16 plusCapital City College GroupFurther education

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWinton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableThe Pears Family SchoolFree schools alternative provision

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WC1X 9LF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WC1X 9LF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miAM 2 PMKing's Cross Road, Camden, WC1X 9BNWalking directions to AM 2 PM
0 miFood & WineWicklow Street, Camden, WC1X 9JLWalking directions to Food & Wine
0.1 miSinghsbury ExpressKing's Cross Road, Camden, WC1X 9NHWalking directions to Singhsbury Express
0.1 miMetro ExpressKing's Cross Road, Camden, WC1X 9LRWalking directions to Metro Express
0.1 miPrestonville Mini Mart170 Pentonville Road, Islington, London, N1 9JLWalking directions to Prestonville Mini Mart

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Camden district (2025-26).

Band A£1,404
Band B£1,639
Band C£1,873
Band D£2,107
Band E£2,575
Band F£3,043
Band G£3,511
Band H£4,213

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 9LF, 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 029AE01000938
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WC1X 9LF

Is WC1X 9LF (King's Cross & Bloomsbury North) safe?

The area around WC1X 9LF records about 256 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.

What is the average house price near WC1X 9LF?

The median sale price around WC1X 9LF in King's Cross & Bloomsbury North is £708,000 (about £1,125 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WC1X 9LF?

There are 20 schools close to WC1X 9LF, including Capital City College Group (Good), Winton Primary School (Good) and The Pears Family School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WC1X 9LF?

The closest station to WC1X 9LF is King's Cross in TfL zone 1, about 433 m away, serving the Great Northern line.

How deprived is the area around WC1X 9LF?

WC1X 9LF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,387 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WC1X 9LF (King's Cross & Bloomsbury North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras covering WC1X 9LF 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.