N1C 4AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on York Way, 0.6km 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 4AJ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £193k. 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 4AJ are sourced from Output Area E00190425 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YORK WAY, N1C 4AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YORK WAY, N1C 4AJ.
438
31
£ 46,600 /yr
26%
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 4AJ has a significant social housing presence — 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 31-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N1C 4AJ. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 193,750
1 sales · Mean £ 193,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N1C 4AJ is moderate at 78 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
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children
Kings Cross Academy
Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre
Abacus Belsize Primary School
Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School
New River College Medical
Copenhagen Primary School
St Andrew's (Barnsbury) Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
63 nearby- Burgerstein0.8 km
- BALADY FOUR LTD0.9 km
- DINNER LADIES LTD0.8 km
- Primrose Sandwich Bar0.5 km
- Caledonian Kebab0.7 km
- + 58 more
Retailers - Other
63 nearby- Lets Go Local0.5 km
- Nisa0.7 km
- Royal Mini-Market1.0 km
- Vanathy Food and Wine0.5 km
- Shell Little Waitrose Muswell Hill0.6 km
- + 58 more
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- The Colonel Fawcett0.9 km
- GOODSWAY0.5 km
- Scala1.0 km
- Meltdown0.5 km
- Prince Albert PH0.9 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
156 nearby- Temple Of Camden0.5 km
- Caffe Terrace0.5 km
- Kukz Chicken0.5 km
- La Taberna0.9 km
- S&ATE0.5 km
- + 151 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Iceland Foods0.5 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.5 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.5 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Hub by Premier Inn0.6 km
- Premier Inn Kings Cross0.9 km
- Great Northern Hotel0.8 km
- Hurricane Room1.0 km
- Travelodge1.0 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London St-Pancras0.8 km
- Caledonian Road & Barnsbury0.8 km
- London St-Pancras0.8 km
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Postcode Profile: N1C4AJ · Data under Open Government Licence