NW1 2QN

King's Cross · Camden · England

Updated September 2026

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Location overview

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Local authority
Camden
Postcode district
NW1
Postcode sector
NW1 2

Nearby postcodes

Nearby postcode distances
Postcode Distance
NW1 2SD 52 m
NW1 2ST 56 m
WC1H 8NP 62 m
NW1 2AR 64 m
WC1H 8AB 71 m
Complete postcode fields and official codes
Postcode
NW1 2QN
Status
Terminated
Introduced
1 January 1980
Terminated
1 June 2009
Postcode area
NW
Postcode district
NW1
Postcode sector
NW1 2
Latitude
51.529992
Longitude
-0.124508
British National Grid easting
530,191
British National Grid northing
182,898

Statistical and administrative geographies

Country
England · E92000001
Region
London · E12000007
Local authority district
Camden · E09000007
Parish or community
E43000197
Westminster constituency
Holborn and St Pancras · E14001290
Output area
E00004731
Lower layer super output area
Camden 022E · E01000956
Middle layer super output area
Camden 022 · E02000187

Postcode source versions

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Schools

Within 3.1 miles of this postcode

View all nearby schools
Open schools
385
Primary
164
Secondary
49
  1. Argyle Primary School

    Community school

    145 m
  2. Winton Primary School

    Community school

    521 m
  3. Capital City College

    Further education

    526 m

Recorded crime

Within 1 mile of this postcode

View all nearby crime records
Published events
29,400
Months covered
12
Latest month
June 2026

Most recorded categories in this period

  • Other theft 5,618
  • Violence and sexual offences 5,444
  • Theft from the person 5,438
  • Anti social behaviour 2,771
  • Shoplifting 2,650

Census 2021

Population and age profile

Postcode residents
Not supplied
Postcode households
Not supplied
Residents per household
Not available
NW1 2 residents
2,095

Age bands in NW1 2

Wider postcode sector
Age 0 to 14
19.7%

308 residents

Age 15 to 24
25.9%

404 residents

Age 25 to 44
28.7%

448 residents

Age 45 to 64
17.9%

279 residents

Age 65 and over
7.8%

122 residents

Small counts are adjusted for privacy, so totals can differ slightly between Census tables.

Census Day: 21 March 2021. Sources: ONS/Nomis P001-P004 and ONS CT21_0228. Age table version 2024-04-08.

Planning applications

Mapped applications within 1,000 metres of this postcode point.

Available records
7,613
Records since 17 September 2020
1,932
Latest available record date
8 September 2025
London Borough of Camden
Partial beta coverage
This beta dataset covers only Adur, Camden, Doncaster and Worthing and is not a complete national planning register. Doncaster records have no published coordinates, so they cannot be matched to local reports.

Latest available applications

  1. 2025/2648/P Date not supplied 547 m away

    Details pursuant to Condition 5 (Green Roof) of planning permission 2022/4877/P dated 24/07/2023 (for: Erection of mansard roof extension to provide a single residential dwelling (Class C3). Inclusion of green roof and PV panels as well as cycle parking on the ground floor.).

    18-18A Acton Street London WC1X 9ND

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  2. 2025/3514/L Date not supplied 720 m away

    Internal alterations in association with change of use to a 6 bedroom, 10 person HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) (see also planning application 2025/3444/P)

    61 King's Cross Road London Camden WC1X 9LN

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  3. 2025/3444/P Date not supplied 720 m away

    Change of use to a 6 bedroom, 10 person HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) with associated internal alterations

    61 King's Cross Road London Camden WC1X 9LN

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  4. 2025/2527/L Date not supplied 491 m away

    Removal of roof top plant from Burton Street elevation and internal alterations comprising strip-out works to all floors in Block C.

    BMA House 13 Tavistock Square London WC1H 9JP

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  5. 2025/3524/P Date not supplied 990 m away

    Non-material amendment to planning permission ref: 2025/2153/P granted 3/7/25 for alteration to the appearance of replacement windows.

    Working Mens College 44-46 Crowndale Road London NW1 1TR

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  6. 2025/3786/L Date not supplied 990 m away

    Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) to alter the design of the windows of listed building consent reference 2025/2165/L granted 3/7/25 for the replacement of existing windows on all elevations with double glazed units.

    Working Mens College 44-46 Crowndale Road London NW1 1TR

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  7. 2025/3738/P Date not supplied 185 m away

    Details of condition 5 (Noise report) of planning permission 2024/0867/P ref. 20/06/2024 (for: Change of use from workshop and residential (Class E(g) and Class C3) to non-retail art gallery, exhibition and studio space (Class F1); external alterations as part of refurbishment of existing building, installation of ASHP.)

    12 Whidborne Street London WC1H 8EU

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  8. 2025/3417/L Date not supplied 119 m away

    Change of use of part of the premises from hotel (Class C1) to a food and beverage kiosk (Class E).

    Great Northern Hotel Pancras Road London Camden N1C 4TB

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  9. 2025/3177/P Date not supplied 119 m away

    Change of use of part of the premises from hotel (Class C1) to a food and beverage kiosk (Class E).

    Great Northern Hotel Pancras Road London Camden N1C 4TB

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  10. 2025/3216/L Date not supplied 898 m away

    The repair of the south aisle roof.

    University Church Of Christ The King Gordon Square London Camden WC1H 0AG

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  11. 2025/3319/P Date not supplied 895 m away

    Partial details of signage (condition 5) of Planning Permissions ref. 2025/0958/P dated 27/05/2025 (for: Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans), Condition 6 (landscaping) and Condition 13 (Biodiversity Net Gain) of planning permission ref. 2024/3177/P dated 29/11/2024 (for: Refurbishment and improvement works to Wilkins Building, including the creation of new openings and replacement of glazing in the Cloisters and adjacent rooms, works for the installation of a new staircase and accessible lift, installation of plant at roof level, landscaping of the Main Quadrangle, introduction of sloped access to buildings, replacement of rooflights for the Slade Building, waterproofing works to Chadwick Building, and associated works) NAMELY, retention of 3no trees, changes to design of planters, reconfiguration of dry risers, relocation of lighting and relocation of disabled parking.

    Main Quadrangle and Wilkins Building Gower Street London WC1E 6BT

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  12. 2025/3474/P Date not supplied 710 m away

    Installation of two kiosks for a five year period

    Granary Square & Canal Square King's Cross Central London N1C 4AA

    London Borough of Camden Registered

Source: MHCLG Planning Data, snapshot 2025-09-17, version 2025-09-17-beta. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Record dates use the submitted date where published, otherwise the decision date.

GP practices

129

within 5 km straight-line

  • KINGS CROSS SURGERY

    77-83 CHALTON STREET, LONDON, NW1 1HY

    ODS code F83635

    422 m

  • SOMERS TOWN MEDICAL CENTRE

    CHALTON STREET, LONDON, NW1 1HY

    ODS code F83683

    422 m

  • THE BLOOMSBURY SURGERY

    1 HANDEL STREET, LONDON, WC1N 1PD

    ODS code F83044

    497 m

  • KILLICK STREET HEALTH CENTRE

    KILLICK STREET HEALTH CTR, 75 KILLICK STREET, LONDON, N1 9RH

    ODS code F83063

    606 m

  • BRUNSWICK MEDICAL CENTRE UHPC

    39 BRUNSWICK CENTRE, LONDON, WC1N 1AF

    ODS code F83048

    640 m

  • HOLBORN MEDICAL CENTRE

    64-66 LAMBS CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, WC1N 3NA

    ODS code F83058

    958 m

  • AMWELL GROUP PRACTICE

    4 NAOROJI STREET, ISLINGTON, LONDON, WC1X 0GB

    ODS code F83652

    976 m

  • CAMDEN HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PRACTICE

    THE MARGARETE CENTRE, 108 HAMPSTEAD ROAD, LONDON, NW1 2LS

    ODS code Y02674

    980 m

  • AMPTHILL & REGENTS PARK PRACTICE

    57-59 CROWNDALE ROAD, LONDON, NW1 1TN

    ODS code F83006

    1.0 km

  • GRAY'S INN MEDICAL GROUP CHANCERY LANE

    77 GRAY'S INN ROAD, LONDON, WC1X 8TS

    ODS code F83042

    1.1 km

  • BARNSBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE

    8 BINGFIELD STREET, LONDON, N1 0AL

    ODS code F83033

    1.1 km

  • MEDICUS SELECT CARE

    BINGFIELD PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, 8 BINGFIELD STREET, LONDON, N1 0AL

    ODS code Y03103

    1.1 km

  • RIDGMOUNT PRACTICE

    8 RIDGMOUNT STREET, LONDON, WC1E 7AA

    ODS code F83043

    1.2 km

  • GOWER STREET PRACTICE

    20 GOWER STREET, LONDON, WC1E 6DP

    ODS code F83005

    1.2 km

  • CLERKENWELL MEDICAL PRACTICE

    FINSBURY HEALTH CENTRE, 17 PINE STREET, LONDON, EC1R 0LP

    ODS code F83624

    1.2 km

  • DR SEGARAJASINGHE

    FINSBURY HEALTH CENTRE, PINE STREET, LONDON, EC1R 0LP

    ODS code F83678

    1.2 km

  • RITCHIE STREET GROUP PRACTICE

    34 RITCHIE STREET, LONDON, N1 0DG

    ODS code F83021

    1.3 km

  • MUSEUM PRACTICE

    58 GREAT RUSSELL STREET, LONDON, WC1B 3BA

    ODS code F83061

    1.3 km

  • FITZROVIA MEDICAL CENTRE

    31 FITZROY SQUARE, LONDON, W1T 6EU

    ODS code E87066

    1.4 km

  • COVENT GARDEN MEDICAL CENTRE

    47 SHORTS GARDENS, LONDON, WC2H 9AA

    ODS code E87045

    1.7 km

Showing 20 of 129 matching practices.

Nearby transport

  • King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station

    TMU · Kings Cross

    0.0 miles
  • King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station

    TMU · Kings Cross

    0.0 miles
  • King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station

    TMU · Kings Cross

    0.0 miles
  • St Pancras International Station

    BCT · St Pancras

    0.0 miles
  • King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station

    PLT · Kings Cross

    0.0 miles

Relative deprivation

English Indices of Deprivation 2025 for Camden 022E, the published LSOA linked to this postcode. Decile 1 contains the most deprived 10% of English LSOAs and decile 10 the least deprived 10%.

Overall IMD decile

2 of 10

Overall England rank

3,647 of 33,755

Income
2 of 10
Employment
2 of 10
Education and skills
3 of 10
Health and disability
2 of 10
Crime
2 of 10
Housing and services
1 of 10
Living environment
1 of 10

These are relative area statistics, not measures of an individual household, affluence or absolute change. They cannot be compared with indices for other UK nations. Source: English Indices of Deprivation 2025, version 2025-v2.

Evidence in context

Schools

385 open schools are in scope, including 164 primary and 49 secondary schools. Argyle Primary School is the nearest published school at 145 m.

Counts describe active establishment records. They do not assess admissions, catchments or quality.

Recorded crime

29,400 published events cover 12 months, averaging 2,450 events per published month. The largest recorded category is Other theft with 5,618 events.

The source publishes anonymised street-level events. These figures are not a measure of safety for an individual address.