N1 0AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on York Way, 0.4km from King's Cross in Islington. Administratively it sits within Caledonian ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, N1 0AE is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £724k, up 7.4% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for N1 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00013471 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YORK WAY, N1 0AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YORK WAY, N1 0AE.
261
37
£ 48,000 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N1 0AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
N1 0AE has a significant social housing presence — 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 7.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 0AE. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 698,000
5 sales · Mean £ 670,599
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N1 0AE is moderate at 85 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre
Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children
Kings Cross Academy
Copenhagen Primary School
New River College Medical
Winton Primary School
St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
69 nearby- Red Sea Food & Wine0.4 km
- Taylor's News0.5 km
- Beer And Burger KX Ltd0.2 km
- G Express0.1 km
- Lara Food and Wine0.4 km
- + 64 more
Takeaway Shop
67 nearby- New Jersey Chicken0.4 km
- Holy Cow0.9 km
- Oli's Fish and Chips0.7 km
- Wraps and Wings0.9 km
- Burgerstein0.9 km
- + 62 more
Restaurant, Cafe
185 nearby- Marathon Restaurant0.4 km
- Flat Iron0.6 km
- Origin Coffee Roaster0.9 km
- Paul Hamlyn Foundation0.9 km
- Maple & CNM1.0 km
- + 180 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
22 nearby- Point A Hotel London Kings Cross1.0 km
- Fairway Hotel0.9 km
- Hotel Meridiana1.0 km
- The Standard Hotel0.9 km
- Hub by Premier Inn0.4 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- The Water Rats1.0 km
- GOODSWAY0.4 km
- Scala0.8 km
- The Crown0.9 km
- Model Railway Club0.8 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Iceland Foods0.4 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.2 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- The Co-operative Group0.6 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.5 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London St-Pancras0.7 km
- London St-Pancras0.7 km
- London Kings Cross0.7 km
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Postcode Profile: N10AE · Data under Open Government Licence