Postcode Analysis Camden, London

CANAL REACH, N1C 4AZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

407

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Avg Age

26

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

18%

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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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

N1C 4AZ 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. Property prices are trending down 34.7% year-on-year.

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

N1C 4AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Canal Reach, 0.6km from King's Cross in Camden. Administratively it sits within King's Cross ward and the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

For renters and young professionals, N1C 4AZ offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With an average age of just 26, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 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 86 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.4M, down 34.7% year-on-year. 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 4AZ are sourced from Output Area E00190456 (shared with 14 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 4AZ. 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

White / British38.2%
Asian / British Asian48.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed9.9%

Economic Activity

18%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 1,089,187

124 sales · Mean £ 1,165,506

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

Crime around N1C 4AZ is moderate at 86 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 offences188
Other theft154
Anti-social behaviour104
Shoplifting69
Burglary64

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 pupils0.6 km
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Richard Cobden Primary School

Outstanding410 pupils0.6 km
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Regent High School

Good1029 pupils0.6 km
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Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School

Good116 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

97 nearby
  • Argos Distributors Ltd0.8 km
  • Bodega Rita's0.2 km
  • Camden Bakery0.8 km
  • Camden FoodBank0.8 km
  • CAMDEN LOCAL STORE0.9 km
  • + 92 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

235 nearby
  • Common Grind Kings Cross T0.1 km
  • Fabler Ltd0.8 km
  • HOARE LEA0.2 km
  • Karavas Restaurant0.7 km
  • Lightroom KX LTD0.2 km
  • + 230 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

89 nearby
  • HIDEN0.2 km
  • Pizza & Dumplings0.4 km
  • REAL TASTE0.8 km
  • CAMDEN CHIPPY0.8 km
  • BALADY FOUR LTD0.7 km
  • + 84 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

47 nearby
  • The Old Eagle Public House1.0 km
  • The Colonel Fawcett0.7 km
  • The Black Heart & LD's Kitchen0.9 km
  • Meltdown0.9 km
  • Jamboree1.0 km
  • + 42 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • Iceland Foods0.8 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

17 nearby
  • Hurricane Room0.9 km
  • Travelodge1.0 km
  • Keystone House0.9 km
  • Hotel California1.0 km
  • Megaro Hotel0.9 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London St-Pancras0.6 km
  • London St-Pancras0.7 km
  • London Kings Cross0.8 km