Postcode Analysis Camden, London

CANAL REACH, N1C 4BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANAL REACH, N1C 4BB.

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Population

438

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

26%

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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2/10
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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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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 64% social renting, N1C 4BB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 31-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 4BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Canal Reach, 0.7km 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 4BB is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 64% 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 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £507k. 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 4BB are sourced from Output Area E00190425 (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 4BB. The average age is 31.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British33.6%
Asian / British Asian39.5%
Black / African / Caribbean12.6%
Other / Mixed14.2%

Economic Activity

26%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 690,000

3 sales · Mean £ 689,666

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

Crime around N1C 4BB is moderate at 72 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 offences166
Other theft138
Shoplifting68
Burglary65
Theft from the person63

school Local Schools

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Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children

Outstanding37 pupils0.1 km
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Kings Cross Academy

Good413 pupils0.1 km
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Abacus Belsize Primary School

Outstanding163 pupils0.2 km
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Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre

Outstanding93 pupils0.6 km
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Edith Neville Primary School

Good192 pupils0.7 km
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Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School

Good116 pupils0.7 km
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Richard Cobden Primary School

Outstanding410 pupils0.7 km
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Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School

Good242 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

90 nearby
  • Camden Supermarket0.9 km
  • Capital Food and wine0.9 km
  • Key Shop News0.9 km
  • Corner Express0.8 km
  • Red Sea Food & Wine0.8 km
  • + 85 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

218 nearby
  • KTS0.9 km
  • The Guitar Social0.8 km
  • McDonald's0.9 km
  • BaxterStorey at ASOS1.0 km
  • Marathon Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 213 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

89 nearby
  • New Jersey Chicken0.8 km
  • Chicken Box0.9 km
  • Cole & Sons0.8 km
  • Kings Pizza0.8 km
  • LEBZ0.9 km
  • + 84 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

41 nearby
  • Be At One Limited0.9 km
  • Belushi's0.8 km
  • Lyttleton Arms0.9 km
  • Simmons Bar0.9 km
  • The Blues Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 36 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • PMO Thai Cafe0.9 km
  • Keystone House1.0 km
  • Great Northern Hotel0.9 km
  • Hub by Premier Inn0.7 km
  • Premier Inn Kings Cross0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.8 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.8 km
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
  • M&S Simply Food0.9 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London St-Pancras0.7 km
  • London St-Pancras0.7 km
  • Camden Road0.9 km