York Way is in London and in Camden district. N1C 4AW is located in the King's Cross electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Holborn and St Pancras. This postcode has been in use since 2014-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about York Way, London, N1C 4AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1C 4AT, N1C 4AW, N1 0XH, N1 0AX, N1 0XP, N1 0BU, N1 0BY, N1 0AW, N1 0XF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N1C 4AW has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.8% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.7% | 57.8% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 6.8% |
| Male | 44.3% | 42.2% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -6.8% |
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 N1C 4AW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62% 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 | 54.4% | 62% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 24.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.9% | 27.4% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -16.8% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 2.8% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.8% | 62.2% | 16.4% | 48.4% | 13.8% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 30% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 7.7% | -5.7% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 0% | -7.3% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 59.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.3% | 10.6% | -21.7% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 3.9% | -13.2% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 13.3% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 59.4% | 43.1% | 33.8% | 25.6% |
| Other | 11.4% | 3.3% | -8.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.2% 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 | 32.4% | 3.1% | -29.3% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 16.2% | 13.0% | 0.7% | 15.5% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 12.7% | 9.2% | 1.6% | 11.1% |
| Black African | 7.9% | 9.6% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 7.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 5.8% | 1.3% | -4.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 4.8% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 37.3% | 33.2% | -4.1% | 81.4% | -48.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 4.4% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Other | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, just 38.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.8% | 38.4% | -16.4% | 83.2% | -44.8% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 11.2% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 11.4% | 3.4% | -8.0% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.6% | 35.3% | 13.7% | 5.6% | 29.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 7.8% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 14.7% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.9% | 38.4% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -44.8% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 14.7% | 8.3% | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 9.5% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.7% | 15.5% | 6.8% | 2.2% | 13.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.2% | 22% | -7.2% | 1.9% | 20.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.9% | 76.7% | -25.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Other Europe | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 18.7% | 0.3% | 18.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 28% | 46.2% | -18.2% |
| Buddhist | 4.7% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 18.1% | 6.5% | 11.6% |
| Not answered | 10.8% | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around York Way was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Camden Square average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment C4-5 Arthouse 1 York Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,550,000 | 2023-12-05 | £1,427,464 |
| Apartment C5-5 Arthouse, 1 York Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2023-10-03 | £1,058,000 |
| Apartment C6-5 Arthouse, 1 York Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2023-01-27 | £941,850 |
| Apartment C5-7 Arthouse, 1 York Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2022-09-30 | £1,038,822 |
| Apartment C4-6 Arthouse, 1 York Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,030,000 | 2021-09-24 | £915,669 |
The percentage of student residents living in N1C 4AW 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 | 54 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 157 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 993 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 2,406 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 | 3,187 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 | 282 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Copenhagen Primary School Treaty St , N1 0WF | - not rated | 298 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 |
| Winton Primary School Killick Street , Kings Cross N1 9AZ | 4out of 4 | 567 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School Matilda Street , N1 0LB | - not rated | 664 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 846 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 3out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Richard of Chichester School Royal College Street , NW1 9LY | - not rated | 1,669 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 | 1,012 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,013 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,572 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 | 1,685 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 3,948 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 | 288 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 | 408 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Veterinary College Royal College Street , NW1 0TU | - not rated | 824 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pears Family School 4-8 Rodney Street , N1 9JH | 4out of 4 | 831 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gower School 10 Cynthia Street , Barnsbury N1 9JF | - not rated | 844 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Murphy Ltd | Arthouse, 1 York Way | 2 yd | |
| Ruby Violet Ltd | 3 Wharf Road | 21 yd | |
| Carilion Site Office | Street Record, Handyside Street | 76 yd | |
| Express Cafe | Express Cafe, 130-132 York Way | 93 yd | |
| FIRIN | FIRIN, 140 York Way | 108 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Star of Kings | The Star of Kings, GROUND FLOOR and Basement | 65 yd | |
| GOODSWAY | 11 Goods Way | 317 yd | |
| Lincoln Lounge | Lincoln Lounge, 52 York Way | 342 yd | |
| Central Station Public House | Central Station Public House, 37 Wharfdale Road | 348 yd | |
| The Cross | The Cross, 2-4 Wharfdale Road | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Aegean Deli | West Handyside Canopy,, 1 Wharf Road | 60 yd | |
| Amala Chai | West Canopy Market, Handyside Street | 76 yd | |
| LONGBOYS | Unit 119, Lower Stable Street, Coal Drops Yard | 237 yd | |
| HIDEN | Unit 114, Lower, Coal Drops Yard | 252 yd | |
| POMELO | 11 Goods Way | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose and Partners | 1 Wharf Road | 60 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Basement And Ground Floors, Focus Point | 510 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, 259A Caledonian Road | 606 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 266-268 Pentonville Road | 623 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 103a Camley Street | 638 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frame (Kings Cross) YORK WAY | 184 yd | |
| King'S Cross Pond Club (Closed) Handyside Street | swimming pool | 322 yd |
| Pancras Square Leisure PANCRAS SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 388 yd |
| Cally Pool & Gym PUBLIC BATHS PUBLIC BATHS CALEDONIAN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 529 yd |
| Winton Primary School KILLICK STREET | 535 yd | |
| Urban Kings Gym BRAVINGTONS WALK | health and fitness suite | 574 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Kings Cross) PENTONVILLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 638 yd |
| Jubilee Waterside Centre (Closed) Camley Street | health and fitness suite | 749 yd |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School DONEGAL STREET | health and fitness suite | 778 yd |
| St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel St. Pancras Station St. Pancras Station Euston Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 790 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 | 360 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.