Postcode Analysis Camden, London

YORK WAY, N1C 4AS House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

227

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: N1C 4AS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

N1C 4AS is a student and graduate zone — average age 29, 58% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors. Property prices are trending up 47.9% year-on-year.

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

N1C 4AS is an up-and-coming urban area on York Way, 0.3km 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 4AS is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 30% 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.

Safety: Crime rates are high (141 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £1.6M, up 47.9% 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 N1C 4AS are sourced from Output Area E00190441 (shared with 8 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 4AS. The average age is 28.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British34.1%
Asian / British Asian35.4%
Black / African / Caribbean14.8%
Other / Mixed15.7%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 1,423,500

10 sales · Mean £ 1,397,400

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

Crime rates near N1C 4AS are high at 141 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft318
Anti-social behaviour264
Violence and sexual offences257
Theft from the person153
Shoplifting75

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 pupils0.3 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 pupils0.3 km
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Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children

Outstanding37 pupils0.3 km
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Winton Primary School

Good261 pupils0.4 km
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Abacus Belsize Primary School

Outstanding163 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

80 nearby
  • BATH NEWS0.9 km
  • Caledonian General Store0.9 km
  • N1C Capital (Unit ID2152)1.0 km
  • CARAVAN ROASTERS0.4 km
  • Lifeafterhummus Community Benefit Society0.8 km
  • + 75 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

41 nearby
  • The Lexington0.9 km
  • The Dolphin Public House0.8 km
  • Lucas Arms0.9 km
  • The Water Rats0.8 km
  • O'Neill's0.8 km
  • + 36 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

205 nearby
  • CAFE M2B1.0 km
  • Indian Veg House0.9 km
  • Lucky Skewers0.9 km
  • Mediterraneo0.8 km
  • The Guitar Social0.4 km
  • + 200 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

65 nearby
  • Aux Pains De Papy0.7 km
  • Cole & Sons0.4 km
  • Kings Pizza0.6 km
  • Pret A Manger0.9 km
  • EL & N0.6 km
  • + 60 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

30 nearby
  • Macdonald Hotel0.8 km
  • Point A Hotel London Kings Cross0.8 km
  • Howard Winchester Hotel0.8 km
  • Kings Hotel Ltd0.8 km
  • Fairway Hotel0.7 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.6 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.1 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.7 km
  • M&S Simply Food0.6 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London St-Pancras0.5 km
  • London St-Pancras0.5 km
  • London Kings Cross0.6 km

Bus Stops

  • London St Pancras International Rail Station0.5 km
  • St Pancras International Rail Station0.5 km