Commercial Property for Sale in King’s Cross
King’s Cross has been transformed over the past twenty years. The former railway lands north of the stations have become a 67-acre estate of offices, homes, shops and public squares, including Granary Square, Coal Drops Yard and Pancras Square. Google has its UK headquarters here, and Central Saint Martins occupies the old Granary Building. The Regent’s Canal runs through the middle of the estate.
Morgan Pryce advises businesses and investors who want to buy in King’s Cross. We act only for the buyer. If you prefer to lease, see our guide to office space to rent in King’s Cross. Buyers also compare Euston, Bloomsbury and Clerkenwell.
Few places in Britain are better connected. King’s Cross St Pancras has six Underground lines: the Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria. King’s Cross station serves the East Coast Main Line, and St Pancras International has Eurostar, Thameslink and high-speed services to Kent.
Commercial Property for Sale in King’s Cross: The Estate and the Streets Around It
Commercial property for sale in King’s Cross needs to be understood in two parts. The central estate is owned and managed as a single holding, and its office buildings are let to occupiers and not sold individually. Opportunities to buy are found in the surrounding streets.
Those streets have their own appeal. Around Caledonian Road, York Way, Pentonville Road, Gray’s Inn Road and the streets south of Euston Road, there are warehouses, workshops and office buildings that have gained from the area’s regeneration. This is where commercial space for sale in King’s Cross comes to the market.
Typical opportunities are:
- Converted warehouses and industrial buildings near the canal and the railway.
- Self-contained office buildings on and behind the main roads.
- Victorian terraces in office use south of Euston Road.
- Office floors on long leases in newer mixed-use buildings.
Buyers include technology, media and life sciences businesses, as well as charities and education providers. Estimate your space with our office space calculator.
Before You Buy Commercial Property in King’s Cross
Buying commercial property in King’s Cross involves a few points that are worth checking early.
- Two boroughs. The boundary between the London Borough of Camden and the London Borough of Islington runs through the area, broadly along York Way. Confirm which applies.
- Railway and canal. Buildings next to the railway or the Regent’s Canal may need consent from the rail operator or the canal’s managers for certain works.
- Conservation areas. Several conservation areas cover the streets around the stations and the canal, and some buildings are listed.
- Further development. New schemes continue to come forward around the estate. Review nearby planning applications.
- Energy rating and tax. Check the EPC if you plan to let space. Stamp Duty Land Tax applies and VAT may be charged.
King’s Cross suits businesses that recruit from across London and beyond, and those with regular travel to the north of England, Scotland or mainland Europe.
How a Buyer-Only Commercial Property Agency in King’s Cross Helps
Morgan Pryce acts only for buyers, so our advice is independent of any seller.
- Targeted search. We track each commercial building for sale in King’s Cross and approach owners in the streets around the estate.
- RICS-qualified advice. We assess value, condition and running costs in a purchase report.
- Local detail. Values vary between the Camden and Islington sides and with distance from the stations. We explain the differences.
- Negotiation and completion. We negotiate the deal and coordinate the legal and survey work.
Read more on our commercial property purchase and advisory services page.
Looking for a Commercial Building for Sale in King’s Cross?
Tell us what you need and we will search the King’s Cross market for you, including buildings that have not been advertised.
Call Morgan Pryce on 020 3987 6200 or book a free consultation. For the wider market, see our London commercial property page.
FAQ
Generally not. The central King’s Cross estate is owned and managed as a single holding, and its office buildings are let to occupiers. Opportunities to buy are found in the surrounding streets, such as Caledonian Road, York Way, Pentonville Road and Gray’s Inn Road.
Opportunities include converted warehouses and industrial buildings, self-contained office buildings, Victorian terraces in office use, and office floors sold on long leases in newer mixed-use buildings.
King’s Cross St Pancras has six Underground lines: the Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria. King’s Cross station serves the East Coast Main Line, and St Pancras International has Eurostar, Thameslink and high-speed services to Kent.
Both. The borough boundary runs through the area, broadly along York Way, with Camden to the west and Islington to the east. Planning policy and business rates differ, so confirm the borough for any building you consider.
Morgan Pryce acts only for buyers. We search marketed and off-market buildings, provide RICS-qualified advice on value and condition, negotiate the price and terms, and manage the purchase to completion.
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