N1 0AX is an up-and-coming urban area on York Way, 0.3km 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 0AX is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 117 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for N1 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00013464 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YORK WAY, N1 0AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YORK WAY, N1 0AX.
325
37
£ 48,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 77% social renting, N1 0AX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1 0AX. The average age is 37.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N1 0AX is above average at 117 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. 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
New River College Medical
Copenhagen Primary School
Kings Cross Academy
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children
Winton Primary School
St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
77 nearby- Botanical Boys0.4 km
- I &J DRINKS LTD0.9 km
- Ideal Stores1.0 km
- TRIKAL LIMITED0.9 km
- Lets Go Local0.8 km
- + 72 more
Restaurant, Cafe
199 nearby- BREDDOS TACOS0.4 km
- German Gymnasium0.4 km
- LEXINGTON CATERING0.4 km
- Temple Of Camden0.6 km
- Caffe Terrace0.4 km
- + 194 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Iceland Foods0.5 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.4 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- The Co-operative Group0.6 km
- M&S Simply Food0.7 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
72 nearby- Primrose Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- Caledonian Kebab0.8 km
- Dishoom0.9 km
- Hot Wok0.5 km
- Kim Klan0.5 km
- + 67 more
Pub, NightClub
39 nearby- Meltdown0.5 km
- Jamboree0.7 km
- Charles 1 Public House0.6 km
- Hemingford Arms Public House0.9 km
- Miller's Bar0.6 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
29 nearby- Hurricane Room0.7 km
- The Gyle0.8 km
- Travelodge0.7 km
- Keystone House0.6 km
- Hotel California0.8 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London St-Pancras0.6 km
- London St-Pancras0.6 km
- London Kings Cross0.7 km
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Postcode Profile: N10AX · Data under Open Government Licence