York Way is in London and in Islington district. N1 0AE is located in the Caledonian electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about York Way, London, N1 0AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 0UT, N1 0UR, N1 0AW, N1 0UX, N1 0SU, N1 0AN, N1 0UN, N1 0AX, N1 0XP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N1 0AE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 50.2% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 52.1% | 49.8% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around N1 0AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 62.4% | 54.6% | -7.8% | 37.9% | 16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.6% | 27.5% | 7.9% | 44.2% | -16.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 4.8% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.9% | 54.4% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 23.2% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -10.4% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 12.9% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 6.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.4% | 17.5% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 6.6% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 7.5% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 10.1% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.8% | 50.9% | 19.1% | 33.8% | 17.1% |
| Other | 11.8% | 3.1% | -8.7% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.8% | 3.4% | -2.4% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 0.4% | -3.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 70.9% | 69.8% | -1.1% | 81.4% | -11.6% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 2.2% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 57.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.6% | 57.6% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -25.6% |
| European Union | 14.1% | 17.4% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.4% | 4.9% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 7.2% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 4.2% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.4% | 57.8% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -25.4% |
| 10+ Years | 10.9% | 20.5% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 10.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 8.7% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 7.6% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.4% | 5.3% | -15.1% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 76.7% | -10.5% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 6.1% | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 3% | 0.1% | 2.9% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around York Way was 232.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.4% higher than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
York Way has the 31st highest crime rate of 138 local areas in Barnsbury and the 142nd highest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 7 The Old School, 146 York Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2022-04-01 | £716,365 |
| Flat 27 The Old School, 146 York Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £698,000 | 2021-03-31 | £679,667 |
| Flat 5 The Old School, 146 York Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2020-10-28 | £540,285 |
| Flat 24 The Old School, 146 York Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £499,999 | 2018-08-17 | £497,514 |
| Flat 17 The Old School, 146 York Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £855,000 | 2018-08-10 | £850,750 |
The percentage of student residents living in N1 0AE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 195 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 2,321 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 3,164 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School Boadicea Street , Kings Cross N1 0UF | - not rated | 281 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Copenhagen Primary School Treaty St , N1 0WF | - not rated | 354 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Cross Academy Plimsoll Building , 4 Wollstonecraft Street N1C 4BT | 3out of 4 | 363 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School Matilda Street , N1 0LB | - not rated | 588 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Primary School Killick Street , Kings Cross N1 9AZ | 4out of 4 | 709 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 920 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 3out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Richard of Chichester School Royal College Street , NW1 9LY | - not rated | 1,586 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 1,321 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,061 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 2,387 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 1,521 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,059 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New River College Medical Maygood Street , N1 0TJ | 4out of 4 | 338 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children 4 Wollstonecraft Street , Kings Cross N1C 4BT | 4out of 4 | 355 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Veterinary College Royal College Street , NW1 0TU | - not rated | 849 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Special Learning Centre (Secondary Base) C/O Robert Blair School , Brewery Road N7 9QJ | - not rated | 876 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Special Learning Centre Top Floor , Robert Blair School N7 9QJ | - not rated | 876 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETTER GLL KING'S CROSS FITNESS | Kings Cross Sports Centre, 1 Harrier Street | 55 yd | |
| FIRIN | FIRIN, 140 York Way | 101 yd | |
| Carilion Site Office | Street Record, Handyside Street | 113 yd | |
| Express Cafe | Express Cafe, 130-132 York Way | 122 yd | |
| Google UK | 14-18 Handyside Street | 150 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Star of Kings | The Star of Kings, GROUND FLOOR and Basement | 144 yd | |
| GOODSWAY | 11 Goods Way | 478 yd | |
| Tarmon Public House | Tarmon Public House, 270 Caledonian Road | 480 yd | |
| Central Station Public House | Central Station Public House, 37 Wharfdale Road | 518 yd | |
| Lincoln Lounge | Lincoln Lounge, 52 York Way | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amala Chai | West Canopy Market, Handyside Street | 113 yd | |
| The Aegean Deli | West Handyside Canopy,, 1 Wharf Road | 188 yd | |
| LONGBOYS | Unit 119, Lower Stable Street, Coal Drops Yard | 284 yd | |
| HIDEN | Unit 114, Lower, Coal Drops Yard | 295 yd | |
| Porte Noire Wine Bar | Unit A, Gasholder 10, 1 Lewis Cubitt Square | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose and Partners | 1 Wharf Road | 188 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, 259A Caledonian Road | 467 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 303-307 Caledonian Road | 567 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 103a Camley Street | 628 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Basement And Ground Floors, Focus Point | 687 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King'S Cross Pond Club (Closed) Handyside Street | swimming pool | 258 yd |
| Frame (Kings Cross) YORK WAY | 370 yd | |
| Cally Pool & Gym PUBLIC BATHS PUBLIC BATHS CALEDONIAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 428 yd |
| Pancras Square Leisure PANCRAS SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 548 yd |
| Winton Primary School KILLICK STREET | 671 yd | |
| Jubilee Waterside Centre (Closed) Camley Street | health and fitness suite | 729 yd |
| Urban Kings Gym BRAVINGTONS WALK | health and fitness suite | 758 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Kings Cross) PENTONVILLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 788 yd |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School DONEGAL STREET | health and fitness suite | 859 yd |
| St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel St. Pancras Station St. Pancras Station Euston Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 975 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 75.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 179.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.