N1C 4AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 4AY is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. 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. 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 above average at 108 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 4AY are sourced from Output Area E00190441 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
N1C 4AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for N1C 4AY.
227
29
£ 46,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N1C 4AY 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.
Area Character
Very young, very high renting. At 29 years average age and 58% private renter occupancy, N1C 4AY is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1C 4AY. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N1C 4AY is above average at 108 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. 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
Copenhagen Primary School
New River College Medical
Kings Cross Academy
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children
Winton Primary School
Abacus Belsize Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
73 nearby- Bodega Rita's0.2 km
- Crowndale In Licence0.8 km
- Londis0.8 km
- Raw Press0.3 km
- Sons & Daughters0.3 km
- + 68 more
Restaurant, Cafe
196 nearby- Common Grind Kings Cross T0.4 km
- HOARE LEA0.2 km
- Lightroom KX LTD0.3 km
- RESTAURANT ASSOCIATES0.2 km
- Express Cafe0.1 km
- + 191 more
Takeaway Shop
70 nearby- HIDEN0.2 km
- Pizza & Dumplings0.8 km
- Burgerstein1.0 km
- Primrose Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- Caledonian Kebab0.8 km
- + 65 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Iceland Foods0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.4 km
- The Co-operative Group0.6 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.6 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
29 nearby- Macdonald Hotel0.8 km
- Hurricane Room0.7 km
- The Gyle0.8 km
- Travelodge0.7 km
- Keystone House0.6 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
40 nearby- The Dolphin Public House0.9 km
- Jamboree0.7 km
- Charles 1 Public House0.6 km
- Hemingford Arms Public House1.0 km
- Miller's Bar0.6 km
- + 35 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London St-Pancras0.6 km
- London St-Pancras0.6 km
- London Kings Cross0.6 km
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Postcode Profile: N1C4AY · Data under Open Government Licence