Postcode WC1X 9LP 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 0.4 miles away. There are 9 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 a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,703 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
King's Cross & Bloomsbury North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 255.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 73.7% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 1 ft away from WC1X 9LP.
King's Cross & Bloomsbury North near WC1X 9LP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is King's Cross located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 1 | King's Cross | Great Northern | Walking directions to King's Cross |
| 0.4 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 | Russell Square | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Russell Square |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Coram's Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Coram's Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Spa Fields | Small | Walking directions to Spa Fields |
| 0.3 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 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WC1X 9LP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2025 | Flat 13, 26 - 30, Cubitt Street, London, WC1X 0LS | Flats | Leasehold | £1,220,750 | |
| 29 Apr 2026 | First Floor Flat, 9, Acton Street, London, WC1X 9LX | Flats | Leasehold | £417,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | Basement And Ground Floor Flat, 7, Acton Street, London, WC1X 9LX | Flats | Leasehold | £727,750 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | Basement Office Unit, 6, Acton Street, London, WC1X 9NA | Other | Leasehold | £820,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | Flat 1, 4, Acton Street, London, WC1X 9NA | Flats | Leasehold | £810,000 |
In the WC1X 9LP postcode area, located within King's Cross & Bloomsbury North, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WC1X 9LP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Metro Express | King's Cross Road, Camden, WC1X 9LR | Walking directions to Metro Express |
| 0.1 mi | Singhsbury Express | King's Cross Road, Camden, WC1X 9NH | Walking directions to Singhsbury Express |
| 0.1 mi | Steven Lee Food and News | Ampton Street, Camden, WC1X 8EB | Walking directions to Steven Lee Food and News |
| 0.1 mi | Food & Wine | Wicklow Street, Camden, WC1X 9JL | Walking directions to Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Premier Food & Wine | Frederick Street, Camden, WC1X 8DX | Walking directions to Premier Food & Wine |
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 WC1X 9LP, 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 WC1X 9LP 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.
The median sale price around WC1X 9LP 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 WC1X 9LP, including Capital City College Group (Good), The Gower School and Thomas Coram Centre (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WC1X 9LP is King's Cross in TfL zone 1, about 583 m away, serving the Great Northern line.
WC1X 9LP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,703 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 WC1X 9LP 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).