Area guide · Greater-london

King's Cross, Greater-london

has 4,973 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 71 (the most common rating band is C). Homes here sold for a median of £446,260 across 13,285 recent sales. Prices here are up 0.5% year-on-year.

4,973Homes

£446,260+0.5%Median price

71Avg EPC score

34Median age

10,009Population

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Last updated 8 October 2026

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Population
10,009
Households
4,249
Median age
33.9

Age bands

65+ 10%0-15 15%16-24 18%25-44 37%45-64 20%

Ethnicity

Asian 16%Black 16%Mixed 8%Other 8%White 53%

Who lives in King's Cross?

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Flat 94%Semi 0%Detached 0%Terraced 5%

Build age

Pre 1900 4%1900 1944 37%1945 1999 42%2000 Plus 17%

Energy efficiency · avg score 71

54%

36%

Tenure

Owned 19%Social 50%Private Rent 30%

What are the homes like in King's Cross?

Market

Median price
£446,260▲
Avg price
£698,719
Sales
13,285
Rent YoY
6.9%▲

Price trend

What do homes sell for in King's Cross?

Deprivation

Deprivation & opportunity

Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 2)

Most deprivedLeast deprived

Domains

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Is King's Cross a good place to live?

Safety

Crimes (12mo)
4,793▲

By crime type

Other Theft 25%Shoplifting 11%Public Order 9%Anti-Social Behaviour 22%Theft From The Person 11%Violence And Sexual Offences 23%

How safe is King's Cross?

Connectivity

Getting around

Gigabit broadband
89.6%
Ultrafast broadband
89.6%
Superfast broadband
98%
5G coverage
100%
Bus stops
15
EV chargers
748

Nearest rail station: Caledonian Road & Barnsbury Rail Station (0.7 km)

What's transport like in King's Cross?

Environment

Nearest greenspace
95.7 m
Air NO₂
27.4164 µg/m³
Air PM
9.3173 µg/m³
Road noise
>=75.0

Designations

Aqma

Nearest bathing water: Hampstead Heath (Mens Pond) — rated Excellent (3.92 km)

What's the environment like in King's Cross?

Risk

Risk & hazard

Conservation Area

Radon class 1 · Shrink-swell risk: Significant

Does King's Cross flood?

Heritage

Listed buildings
13

Designations

Archaeological Priority Area
Article 4

Listed buildings

106-118, Caledonian Road · Grade II
120-136, Caledonian Road · Grade II
138-146, Caledonian Road · Grade II
154, Caledonian Road · Grade II
214, Caledonian Road · Grade II
216-246, Caledonian Road · Grade II

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22-44, Richmond Avenue · Grade II
248-258, Caledonian Road · Grade II
260-268, Caledonian Road · Grade II
Numbers 11 To 63 (Odd) And Attached Railings · Grade II
Numbers 25 To 47 (Odd) And Attached Railings · Grade II
Paget Memorial Mission Hall And Ancillary Building · Grade II
West Portal And Islington Tunnel (Regents Canal) · Grade II

What's the heritage in King's Cross?

Services

Schools & services

Schools
5
Avg FSM %
57.7%
Childcare providers
4

Nearest hospital: University College Hospital (1.78 km)

What schools are in King's Cross?

Streets

Streets in King's Cross

About

About property data in King's Cross

The population here is approximately 10,009, with a median age of 34. The dominant construction era here is 1945 1999. The dominant tenure type here is social. Known risk and heritage factors here include a conservation area designation and 13 listed buildings. There were 4,793 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months, up 27.4% year-on-year. This area has an IMD decile of 2. This area covers 75 streets in our records.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in King's Cross?

The average house price in King's Cross is £446,260, based on 13,285 recent sales. Prices are up 0.5% year-on-year.

Is King's Cross a good place to live?

King's Cross is in the 2nd IMD decile, meaning it is a more deprived area. Crime is increasing year-on-year.

Is King's Cross in a flood zone?

King's Cross is not in a designated flood zone.

How's crime in King's Cross?

There were 4,793 recorded crimes in King's Cross in the last 12 months, up 27.4% year-on-year.

What's the energy efficiency (EPC) like in King's Cross?

The average EPC score in King's Cross is 71, with the most common rating band being C.

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Data sources: Census 2021 England and Wales public tables, Conservation Areas (Historic England / Local Authorities), Energy Performance Certificates (MHCLG), Environment Agency Flood Map for Planning, Get Information about Schools establishment data, Indices of Multiple Deprivation (MHCLG), National Heritage List for England (Historic England), OS Built Up Areas (Ordnance Survey), OS Open Linked Identifiers, OS Open Names, OS Open UPRN, OS Open USRN, Police.uk open crime and anti-social behaviour data, Price Paid Data, UK Radon Potential (UKHSA/BGS).