Kings Cross Road is in London and in Islington district. WC1X 9QA 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 9QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC1X 9AA, WC1X 9AE, WC1X 0HP, WC1X 9PD, WC1X 9BH, WC1X 0LQ, WC1X 0HR, WC1X 0LJ, WC1X 0JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WC1X 9QA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.2% | 47.3% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 53.8% | 52.7% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 9QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.4% 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 | 51.2% | 61.4% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 23.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.8% | 26% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -18.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4% | 0.9% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 7.2% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 0.4% | -4.8% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 | 46.2% | 52.3% | 6.1% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 27% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 13.3% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 5.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 56.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.4% | 15.2% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 3.1% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 8.1% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 10.3% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.8% | 56.1% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 22.3% |
| Other | 5.2% | 4.5% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.6% 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 | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 7.4% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 78.8% | 68.6% | -10.2% | 81.4% | -12.8% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 69.3% 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 | 70.5% | 69.3% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 7.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 6.2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.6% | 6.2% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.1% | 69.5% | 1.4% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 15.6% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 8.2% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.6% | 3.5% | -12.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kings Cross Road was 158.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.6% lower than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Kings Cross Road has the 55th highest crime rate of 140 local areas in Barnsbury and the 228th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 2A Kings Cross Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-11-08 | £232,820 |
| Flat 3 2A Kings Cross Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2021-08-02 | £421,519 |
| Ground Floor Shop 2B Kings Cross Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £13,000 | 2018-01-17 | £13,105 |
| Basement 2A Kings Cross Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,534,000 | 2013-11-08 | £1,915,573 |
| First Floor Flat 2A Kings Cross Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,500 | 1999-10-28 | £290,880 |
WC1X 9QA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
WC1X 9QA area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Other | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 471 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 | 1,176 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 | 2,838 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,101 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 3,956 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 600 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School John's Mews , WC1N 2NX | 4out of 4 | 600 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Primary School Killick Street , Pentonville Road N1 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 656 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Argyle Primary School Tonbridge Street , WC1H 9EG | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YJ | 4out of 4 | 690 yd | Community 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 | 720 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,719 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 2,233 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 272 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 920 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,543 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,848 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,615 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 | 2,477 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,147 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,263 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 | 584 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gower School 10 Cynthia Street , Barnsbury N1 9JF | - not rated | 595 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH Great Ormond Street , Camden WC1N 3JH | 4out of 4 | 706 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NAS Vanguard School Lollard Street , Kennington SE11 6QH | - not rated | 958 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City University Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB | - not rated | 978 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Coffee & Food | Kings Coffee & Food, 6 King's Cross Road | 6 yd | |
| The Easton Bar & Kitchen | The Easton Bar & Kitchen, 22 Easton Street | 184 yd | |
| THE POSTAL MUSEUM, THE COUNTER CAFE | The Postal Museum,, 15-20 Phoenix Place | 241 yd | |
| Devotion Coffee | Devotion Coffee, 55-57 Rosebery Avenue | 267 yd | |
| Big T's Burgers N Wings | Big T's Burgers N Wings, 59-61 Rosebery Avenue | 269 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Tavern Public House | Union Tavern Public House, 52 Lloyd Baker Street | 36 yd | |
| Crowne Plaza Kings Cross | 1 King's Cross Road | 43 yd | |
| Wilmington Arms | Wilmington Arms, 69 Rosebery Avenue | 280 yd | |
| Calthorpe Arms | 252 Gray's Inn Road | 291 yd | |
| Cafe Kick | Cafe Kick, Shop | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosebery Kebab House | Rosebery Kebab House, 63-65 Rosebery Avenue | 270 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, 21 Exmouth Market | 308 yd | |
| Express Grill and Pizza | 115 King's Cross Road | 330 yd | |
| Supreme Fried Chicken | 292 Gray's Inn Road | 380 yd | |
| The King Rooster | 127 King's Cross Road | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 39-43 Gray's Inn Road | 601 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 122-128 Pentonville Road | 602 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarket | Jameson House, 146-148 Clerkenwell Road | 612 yd | |
| Co-operative | 275 Gray's Inn Road | 617 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 301 St John Street | 668 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ozone Leisure Club KING'S CROSS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 41 yd |
| Beauty & Fitness | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 285 yd |
| Calthorpe Project 258-274 258-274 GRAY'S INN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 327 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bloomsbury) MECKLENBURGH PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 471 yd |
| Three Corners Adventure Playground NORTHAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 526 yd |
| Corams Fields GUILFORD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 559 yd |
| Pure Gym (Farringdon) CLERKENWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 664 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Kings Cross) PENTONVILLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 682 yd |
| The Crypt On The Green CLERKENWELL CLOSE | 724 yd | |
| Physique Fitness Club (Closed) Clare Court Clare Court Judd Street | health and fitness suite | 742 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 6.3% |
| Median download speed | 23.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 2.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.