property, houses and flats to rent in Kings Cross

The Hogwarts Express leaves from platform 9¾, King's Cross Station in the first Harry Potter story. Hundreds of millions of pounds have been spent regenerating King's Cross Station and the surrounding areas, but it took only one boy wizard to give the station worldwide fame. For many years King's Cross had a reputation for sleazy bed & breakfast hotels, prostitution and drunks, but it is now set to become one of London's liveliest urban areas.

Land to the north of King's Cross Station is being redeveloped to accommodate Eurostar's high speed Channel Tunnel rail link. East of the station is "Regent Quarter", a major new development offering a refreshing mix of refurbished Georgian and Victorian houses and state of the art new constructions, providing offices, flats, restaurants, bars and shops, including Marks & Spencer and Tesco Metro.

Property to rent in King's Cross ranges from regency townhouses that have been converted into flats, ex-local authority properties, and sought-after warehouse developments along Regent's Canal. If you are looking for houses to rent in King's Cross it is best to look outside the immediate area in places such as Clerkenwell, Angel Islington and London N1. Flats to rent in King's Cross are much more plentiful, and a one bedroom apartment in the much sought-after area of Regent's Canal, is in the region of £800 per month. Two double bedrooms in an equally choice new development will be in the region of £1,600 per month.

Amenities for properties in King's Cross

Residents in King's Cross, which is in the London Borough of Camden and covered by postcodes N1 and WC1, have access to a selection of local restaurants, clubs, small theatres and shops, and the new British Library. For a wider choice of entertainment there is Islington to the east, and London's West End is just a few stops south on the Piccadilly Line.

Transport in King's Cross

Mainline stations in King's Cross, St Pancras and Euston provide rail links to the Midlands, north-west and Scotland. The London Underground station in King's Cross is on the following lines: Piccadilly, Victoria, Circle, Northern, Metropolitan, and Hammersmith & City.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to rent in King's Cross, or for buy-to-let opportunities, you may also wish to consider neighbouring areas such as Islington, Clerkenwell, Finsbury, and Camden.