I would advise you not to live in Kingscross - reminds me of parts of Dorset Street and Mountjoy Square, a bit depressing. Worked in the area for many years. As previous posters said big red light area, pimps, drugs,homeless shelters,B&B's and council accomodation. Kings Cross is a major station, used by travellers from all areas of UK (including Glasgow!), so is a busy thoroughfare for commuters.Transport to KC is excellent so I really wouldnt worry about being close to work (Tubes and trains every few minutes). Your work colleagues will be travelling to KingsCross from Surrey, other outer London suburbs and some from other counties. Its a very busy area because of this, and not really a residential area - there are so many other great areas to choose to live in, like nearby Angel (Islington) and Highbury.