Before Renting in Kings Cross, Read This

Just north of the centre of London, Kings Cross is primarily a transport hub. But it's bordered by residential areas like Barnsbury Estate, Pentonville, Somers Town, and St. Pancras to the south.

Who lives in Kings Cross?

Many residents here are either City workers or international commuters. But you're so closely bordering Camden Town, Islington, and the central hub of London itself, you'll encounter a hugely diverse mix of people from all walks of life.

How much will I pay to rent in Kings Cross?

In short, quite a lot.

Average rental values for Kings Cross are £664 per week. That's £2,656 per month.

It's hard to say how this compares to the average for the borough because Kings Cross straddles both Camden and Islington. Across Camden, you're looking at an average of £2,167 per month, and Islington usually goes for a bit cheaper at £1,846 per month.

What's the commute like from Kings Cross?

Your rental spend will at least get you excellent transport links - possibly the best in London.

King's Cross station will get you almost anywhere in the UK, St. Pancras International will get you to France, and Platform 9 and ¾ will get you to Hogwarts.

You can also take your pick of the Circle, Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Piccadilly, and Victoria lines on the underground.

What's the food like in Kings Cross?

Because of the passing-through nature of the place, you will find a lot of chain restaurants, like Franco Manca and Prezzo. In the residential areas outside the station, you'll find tons of convenient pubs and restaurants.

There are local gems to be found, although they are largely British cuisine, like the beautiful Plum & Spilt Milk.

The Flat Iron does spectacular steaks and burgers, as does The Meathouse on Pentonville Road.

Where can I work out in Kings Cross?

Kings Cross is chock-full of gyms - possibly to cater to those cranky commuters after hours spent sitting on trains.

There are at least 10 in the area itself, including chain gyms like Anytime Fitness, and independents like North London PT and Barry's.

Is Kings Cross the place for me?

Kings Cross is a commuter area. If you have young children, you might find it too busy, and with too low air quality. If you're a student, you'll almost certainly find it too pricey.

But if the rental values are in your price range, and if you love shopping and a buzzy restaurant scene, it might just be your dream home.

If it's a true central London experience you're looking for, Kings Cross is about as central as it gets.