N1C 4BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km 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 4BF offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a science and business parks character: science and business parks with high status workers. At just 26 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 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 76 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 4BF are sourced from Output Area E00190456 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
N1C 4BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for N1C 4BF.
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
Cultural diversity defines N1C 4BF — 49% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. 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 4BF. 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
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 4BF is moderate at 76 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.
school Local Schools
Kings Cross Academy
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children
Abacus Belsize Primary School
Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre
Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School
Copenhagen Primary School
New River College Medical
Robert Blair School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- Laduree St Pancras0.9 km
- Nespresso0.9 km
- Oliver Bonas0.9 km
- Easy Off Licence0.9 km
- Botanical Boys0.5 km
- + 52 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- 2Northdown1.0 km
- The Fellow1.0 km
- Meltdown0.6 km
- The Colonel Fawcett0.8 km
- The Lord Stanley0.9 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
152 nearby- Caravan Kings Cross0.7 km
- Hicce0.4 km
- Kimchee0.7 km
- Restaurant Associates0.7 km
- St Pancras Brasserie & Champagne Bar By Searcys0.9 km
- + 147 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Little Waitrose1.0 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.6 km
- Iceland Foods0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
60 nearby- LE BAB0.6 km
- Notes0.7 km
- The Aegean Deli0.4 km
- Q's Chicken1.0 km
- SUSHI ON JONES0.6 km
- + 55 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Hub by Premier Inn0.7 km
- Premier Inn Kings Cross1.0 km
- Great Northern Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Caledonian Road & Barnsbury0.8 km
- London St-Pancras0.9 km
- London St-Pancras0.9 km
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Postcode Profile: N1C4BF · Data under Open Government Licence