Postcode Analysis Islington, London

YORK WAY, N1 0AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YORK WAY, N1 0AX.

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Population

325

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 48,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British47.5%
Asian / British Asian15.5%
Black / African / Caribbean20.5%
Other / Mixed16.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 6%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences258
Other theft246
Anti-social behaviour236
Theft from the person131
Shoplifting82

school Local Schools

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Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding93 pupils0.1 km
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Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School

Good116 pupils0.2 km
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New River College Medical

Outstanding23 pupils0.3 km
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Copenhagen Primary School

Good152 pupils0.3 km
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Kings Cross Academy

Good413 pupils0.4 km
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Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children

Outstanding37 pupils0.4 km
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Winton Primary School

Good261 pupils0.4 km
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St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School

Good197 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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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
fastfood

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
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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

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