N1C in London shows mixed performance metrics relevant to investment analysis. Over five years, property prices have grown at 0.2% compound annual rate, whilst rental yields have expanded at 6.1% annually, indicating stronger income returns than capital appreciation. Population growth of 0.1% over the same period suggests minimal demographic expansion. The district's trajectory score of 42.1 out of 100 places it at the 11th percentile nationally, reflecting average performance relative to UK markets. Currently classified as latent stage gentrification, N1C presents a profile where rental income significantly outpaces price growth, which may appeal to yield-focused investors despite modest overall market momentum.
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- 1Property prices down 2.5% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.1% per year
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What's changing in Kings Cross · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.5 points this month to 41/100, driven mainly by safety.
Kings Cross (N1C) common questions
Is Kings Cross up and coming?
Kings Cross (N1C) has a trajectory score of 41/100 (Average), placing it in the top 93% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 5.3 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Kings Cross safe?
Kings Cross has a safety score of 20/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Kings Cross?
The average property price in Kings Cross (N1C) is £1.23m as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have fallen at 2.5% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Kings Cross?
The median monthly rent in Kings Cross (N1C) is £2,714 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Kings Cross?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Camden Town (NW1), Bloomsbury (WC1H), Bloomsbury (WC1X), Bloomsbury (WC1N). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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