Kings Cross Road is in London and in Islington district. WC1X 9DS is located in the Clerkenwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kings Cross Road, London, WC1X 9DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC1X 9BN, WC1X 9JT, WC1X 9DU, WC1X 9EA, WC1X 9EB, WC1X 9BP, WC1X 9LF, WC1X 9JX, WC1X 9BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WC1X 9DS has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.8% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 56.8% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 5.8% |
| Male | 45.4% | 43.2% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -5.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WC1X 9DS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 85.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 84.5% | 85.7% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 47.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9.5% | 8.4% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -35.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -6.5% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.5% | 41.2% | -11.3% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 42.4% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 8.8% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 13.3% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around WC1X 9DS this area, 6.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.6% | 6.8% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 38.6% | 52.4% | 13.8% | 16.9% | 35.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.4% | 28.8% | -0.6% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 18% | 2.9% | -15.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5.9% | 5.8% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| Chinese | 12.6% | 4.6% | -8.0% | 0.7% | 3.9% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 4.9% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 8.3% | 7.1% | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 59.3% | 50.2% | -9.1% | 81.4% | -31.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 1.6% | 5.8% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 51.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.4% | 51.5% | 5.1% | 83.2% | -31.7% |
| European Union | 19.4% | 18% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 11.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 6.4% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.4% | 14.9% | -8.5% | 5.6% | 9.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 45% | 52% | 7.0% | 83.2% | -31.2% |
| 10+ Years | 35.1% | 16.9% | -18.2% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 6.8% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 6.5% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 17.8% | 7.0% | 1.9% | 15.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.8% | 76.7% | -16.9% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 21.3% | 46.2% | -24.9% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 16% | 6.5% | 9.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 13.6% | 6.0% | 7.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kings Cross Road was 205.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.3% higher than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kings Cross Road has the 36th highest crime rate of 140 local areas in Barnsbury and the 168th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.1%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Shop 126 Kings Cross Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2019-07-09 | £73,474 |
| Flat 126 Kings Cross Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £168,500 | 1996-07-02 | £1,370,916 |
WC1X 9DS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in WC1X 9DS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 149 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 60 |
| Full-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 673 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 704 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 2,911 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,322 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,798 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winton Primary School Killick Street , Pentonville Road N1 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 194 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle Primary School Tonbridge Street , WC1H 9EG | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Copenhagen Primary School Treaty St , N1 0WF | 3out of 4 | 595 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vittoria Primary School Half Moon Crescent , Islington N1 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School Boadicea Street , Kings Cross N1 0UF | 3out of 4 | 699 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 487 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,678 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 4out of 4 | 2,237 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 471 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,235 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,465 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,932 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,912 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 2,109 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,039 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,740 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pears Family School 4-8 Rodney Street , N1 9JH | 4out of 4 | 350 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gower School 10 Cynthia Street , Barnsbury N1 9JF | - not rated | 373 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Conservatoire for Dance and Drama 1 - 7 Woburn Walk , Somers Town WC1H 0JJ | - not rated | 984 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NAS Vanguard School Lollard Street , Kennington SE11 6QH | - not rated | 995 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH Great Ormond Street , Camden WC1N 3JH | 4out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dim Sum Duck | Dim Sum Duck, Basement and Ground Floor | 2 yd | |
| Yori King's Cross | Yori King's Cross, Basement And Ground Floor | 6 yd | |
| Tia Rosa | Tia Rosa, 118 King's Cross Road | 18 yd | |
| Mediterraneo | Mediterraneo, Basement And Ground Floor | 33 yd | |
| Bisou | 149 King's Cross Road | 36 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Northumberland Arms | 141 King's Cross Road | 65 yd | |
| Model Railway Club | Model Railway Club, Keen House | 163 yd | |
| 2Northdown | 2Northdown, Ground First And Second Floors | 248 yd | |
| Jamboree | 6 St Chad's Place | 252 yd | |
| Queen's Head | 66 Acton Street | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The King Rooster | 127 King's Cross Road | 98 yd | |
| Express Grill and Pizza | 115 King's Cross Road | 153 yd | |
| Pasty Shop Unit 7 | Pasty Shop Ground Floor Western Concourse, Kings Cross Railway Station, Euston Road | 228 yd | |
| Deli-Licious 2go | 203 King's Cross Road | 229 yd | |
| Wasabi | Unit M6, Kings Cross Railway S, Euston Road | 252 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 275 Gray's Inn Road | 319 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 122-128 Pentonville Road | 320 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 266-268 Pentonville Road | 329 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Basement And Ground Floors, Focus Point | 415 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | Unit 3, Kings Cross Railway Station, Euston Road | 540 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (London Kings Cross) PENTONVILLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 207 yd |
| Winton Primary School KILLICK STREET | 322 yd | |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School DONEGAL STREET | health and fitness suite | 397 yd |
| Calthorpe Project 258-274 258-274 GRAY'S INN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 434 yd |
| Urban Kings Gym BRAVINGTONS WALK | health and fitness suite | 444 yd |
| Ozone Leisure Club KING'S CROSS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 510 yd |
| Physique Fitness Club (Closed) Clare Court Clare Court Judd Street | health and fitness suite | 691 yd |
| One Kx CROMER STREET | health and fitness suite | 697 yd |
| Frame (Kings Cross) YORK WAY | 702 yd | |
| St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel St. Pancras Station St. Pancras Station Euston Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 709 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 63.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 63.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 63.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 63.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 36.8% |
| Median download speed | 23.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 28.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 2.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.