Located in the Northern part of central London, King's Cross derives its name from the 60-foot statue of King George IV, which graced the area for just a decade in the 19th century. Today, the area is most famous as a railway interchange for several services, including the terminus for boarding the Hogwarts Express.
Even if you aren't looking to get to Amsterdam or Paris via the Eurostar, there are still plenty of things to do in the area. Surrounded by affluent neighbourhoods such as
Camden Town,
Islington and
Shoreditch, King's Cross is a sought-after London neighbourhood with a diverse range of properties within the N1, NW1 and WC1 postcodes.
King's Cross is home to the British Library, one of the world's largest and estimated to contain nearly 200 million items. With over 26 acres of public parks and open spaces, such as Lewis Cubitt Park and Gasholder Park, residents can also enjoy canalside shopping experiences by the banks of the Regent's Canal that flows between King's Cross and Camden Town.
With six Tube lines converging at King's Cross, getting to any part of London or beyond is incredibly convenient.
From stunning Victorian and Georgian terrace homes to warehouse conversions of stylish apartment blocks, King's Cross has diverse property options, and we can show you some top picks in the area. Our
City branch on Fleet Street is just a couple of miles away, and you can get in touch with us anytime.