N1C 4BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Barnsbury in Camden. Administratively it sits within King's Cross ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
For renters and young professionals, N1C 4BE offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 26) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 4BE are sourced from Output Area E00190456 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
N1C 4BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for N1C 4BE.
407
26
£ 46,600 /yr
18%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
N1C 4BE has a highly multicultural community character — 49% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 26 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1C 4BE. The average age is 25.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N1C 4BE is moderate at 77 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kings Cross Academy
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children
Abacus Belsize Primary School
Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre
Robert Blair School
Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School
Copenhagen Primary School
New River College Medical
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- CASA TUA DELIZIE0.8 km
- Daily Essentials0.5 km
- WHSmith0.9 km
- CARAVAN ROASTERS0.8 km
- Beer And Burger KX Ltd0.6 km
- + 56 more
Restaurant, Cafe
140 nearby- COSTA COFFEE0.9 km
- Hidden0.9 km
- Pizzeria Di Camden0.8 km
- Marathon Restaurant0.8 km
- Camley Street Natural Park Cafe0.6 km
- + 135 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- The Old Eagle Public House1.0 km
- Hemingford Arms Public House0.9 km
- Tarmon Public House0.7 km
- The Cross0.9 km
- Thornhill Arms Public House0.9 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
56 nearby- CAMDEN CHIPPY0.8 km
- Amala Chai0.5 km
- 4 Seasons, Hong Thai, Hungry Kitchen0.6 km
- Best Taste Caribbean Takeaway0.6 km
- Bian Dang0.6 km
- + 51 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- The Co-operative Group0.4 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.7 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.6 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- PMO Thai Cafe1.0 km
- Hub by Premier Inn0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Caledonian Road & Barnsbury0.8 km
- London St-Pancras1.0 km
- Camden Road1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: N1C4BE · Data under Open Government Licence