Postcode Analysis Camden, London

YORK WAY, N1C 4AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YORK WAY, N1C 4AF.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: N1C 4AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 74% social renting, N1C 4AF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 29-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

N1C 4AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on York Way, 0.5km from King's Cross in Camden. Administratively it sits within King's Cross ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, N1C 4AF is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a science and business parks character: science and business parks with high status workers. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £580k. 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 N1C 4AF are sourced from Output Area E00190439 (shared with 4 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 N1C 4AF. The average age is 29.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British27.4%
Asian / British Asian16.9%
Black / African / Caribbean29.9%
Other / Mixed25.8%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 7%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 510,000

9 sales · Mean £ 434,555

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around N1C 4AF is above average at 91 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 offences238
Other theft145
Anti-social behaviour141
Shoplifting92
Theft from the person73

school Local Schools

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Kings Cross Academy

Good413 pupils0.3 km
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Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children

Outstanding37 pupils0.3 km
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Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding93 pupils0.3 km
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Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School

Good116 pupils0.4 km
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New River College Medical

Outstanding23 pupils0.5 km
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Copenhagen Primary School

Good152 pupils0.5 km
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Abacus Belsize Primary School

Outstanding163 pupils0.5 km
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St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School

Good197 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

162 nearby
  • Flat Iron0.7 km
  • Origin Coffee Roaster1.0 km
  • Paul Hamlyn Foundation1.0 km
  • RNIB Cafe1.0 km
  • Chopstix Noodle Bar0.4 km
  • + 157 more
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Retailers - Other

64 nearby
  • Nisa0.9 km
  • Metro Express0.9 km
  • Costcutter0.8 km
  • Harris Food & Wine Limited0.8 km
  • Pentonville Mini Mart0.9 km
  • + 59 more
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Takeaway Shop

61 nearby
  • Oli's Fish and Chips0.7 km
  • Wraps and Wings0.8 km
  • SUSHI ON JONES0.5 km
  • Chicken Box0.8 km
  • Cole & Sons0.5 km
  • + 56 more
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Pub, NightClub

30 nearby
  • Meltdown0.5 km
  • The Albion1.0 km
  • GOODSWAY0.5 km
  • Scala0.9 km
  • Babel Beerhouse0.2 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.4 km
  • M&S Simply Food0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.3 km
  • Little Waitrose0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Hub by Premier Inn0.5 km
  • Premier Inn Kings Cross0.8 km
  • Great Northern Hotel0.7 km
  • Stay Belevedere Hotels Ltd @Comfort Inn Kings Cross0.9 km
  • Hurricane Room0.9 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London St-Pancras0.8 km
  • London St-Pancras0.8 km
  • Caledonian Road & Barnsbury0.8 km