THE KINGs CROSS ESTATE Commercial, Retail & Estate. Kings Cross is the largest mixed-use development in single ownership to be developed in central London for over 150 years. The area a rich and colourful past. Its location at the meeting point of road, river and rail has shaped its history. This can be seen today in the old buildings, the layout of the streets, and in the stories of the communities based here. King’s Cross has since become one of the largest and most successful redevelopments in London. Over the past 20 years, what was an underused industrial site has been transformed and rejuvenated with new streets, squares and parks, homes, shops, offices, galleries, bars, restaurants, schools, and even a university. It’s a vibrant new neighbourhood with a brand new postcode – N1C. The location, the connections, the canal-side setting, the heritage, an exciting cultural scene, a thriving business community, and a strong sense of local community. All these things come together at King’s Cross to make it unique and really quite special.
Since then, restaurants have opened, the Great Northern Hotel has been refurbished and residents have moved in. The historic Coal Drops have been redeveloped as a unique shopping destination and companies such as Google, Facebook, Universal Music and Havas have chosen to locate here. New public streets, squares and gardens have opened, among them Granary Square with its spectacular fountains, Lewis Cubitt Park and Square and Gasholder Park. King’s Cross is now a much-loved part of London and a popular destination for locals and visitors from
Outline planning permission was granted. The permission allowed for circa 50 new buildings, 20 new streets, 10 new major public spaces, the restoration and refurbishment of 20 historic buildings and structures, and up to
The decision to move the Channel Tunnel Rail Link from Waterloo to St Pancras became the catalyst for change. The landowners – London & Continental Railways Limited and Excel (now DHL) decided to develop the land. 1996
The University of the Arts London moved to the Granary Complex and parts of the development opened to the public for the first time. 2011
2,000 homes. 2006
further afield. 2024
Argent was selected as the development partner. The project began with several years of intensive studies and consultation with the local community, government and other stakeholders. 2001
Early infrastructure works began in June 2007. Much of the early investment was focused in and around the Victorian buildings that once formed the Goods Yard. 2007
Argent, London & Continental Railways and DHL formed a joint partnership: Kings Cross Central Limited Partnership. The partnership was the single landowner at King’s Cross. 2008
The UK government and DHL announced the sale of their investment in the King’s Cross redevelopment to Australian Super, Australia’s biggest superannuation/pension funds run only to profit members. 2015
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