Postcode Analysis Camden, London

HANDYSIDE STREET, N1C 4BR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HANDYSIDE STREET, N1C 4BR.

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Population

122

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: N1C 4BR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

N1C 4BR has a highly multicultural community character — 46% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 32 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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

N1C 4BR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Handyside Street, 0.6km from King's Cross in Camden. Administratively it sits within King's Cross ward.

For renters and young professionals, N1C 4BR offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Camden.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.1M. 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 4BR are sourced from Output Area E00190444 (shared with 3 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 4BR. The average age is 32.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British53.7%
Asian / British Asian30.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed14.9%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 1,870,600

20 sales · Mean £ 1,645,237

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

Crime around N1C 4BR is moderate at 75 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 offences165
Other theft148
Anti-social behaviour74
Shoplifting68
Burglary64

school Local Schools

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Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children

Outstanding37 pupils0.0 km
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Kings Cross Academy

Good413 pupils0.0 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 pupils0.5 km
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Edith Neville Primary School

Good192 pupils0.6 km
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Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School

Good116 pupils0.6 km
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Copenhagen Primary School

Good152 pupils0.6 km
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New River College Medical

Outstanding23 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

90 nearby
  • Argos Distributors Ltd0.9 km
  • Bodega Rita's0.2 km
  • Camden Bakery0.9 km
  • Camden FoodBank0.9 km
  • Camden Quality Fish Ltd0.9 km
  • + 85 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

228 nearby
  • Common Grind Kings Cross T0.1 km
  • Fabler Ltd0.9 km
  • HOARE LEA0.2 km
  • Karavas Restaurant0.8 km
  • Lightroom KX LTD0.1 km
  • + 223 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

84 nearby
  • HIDEN0.1 km
  • Pizza & Dumplings0.5 km
  • REAL TASTE0.9 km
  • Burgerstein1.0 km
  • CAMDEN CHIPPY0.9 km
  • + 79 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

43 nearby
  • The Colonel Fawcett0.8 km
  • Meltdown0.8 km
  • Jamboree0.9 km
  • Charles 1 Public House0.8 km
  • Miller's Bar0.8 km
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd1.0 km
  • Iceland Foods0.8 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

22 nearby
  • Hurricane Room0.9 km
  • The Gyle1.0 km
  • Travelodge0.9 km
  • Keystone House0.9 km
  • Hotel California0.9 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London St-Pancras0.6 km
  • London St-Pancras0.6 km
  • London Kings Cross0.8 km