York Way is in London and in Camden district. N7 9LN is located in the Camden Square electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Holborn and St Pancras. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about York Way, London, N7 9LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N7 9LW, NW1 9AJ, NW1 9AG, N7 0BJ, NW1 9AH, NW1 9AN, NW1 9AB, N7 0DN, N7 0BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N7 9LN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% of residents 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 | 51.1% | 55.4% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 48.9% | 44.6% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
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 N7 9LN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.9% 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 | 66% | 71.9% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 34.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.6% | 21% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -23.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 0.5% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 4.8% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (87%) 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 | 54.7% | 53.9% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 33.1% | 3.6% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 10.1% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 45.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.4% | 13.3% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 5.7% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.5% | 7.4% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.8% | 22.4% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.6% | 45.7% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 11.9% |
| Other | 14.6% | 4.5% | -10.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60% 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 | 9.2% | 10.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.2% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 7.4% | 4.4% | -3.0% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| White | 63.2% | 60% | -3.2% | 81.4% | -21.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Other | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 56.9% 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 | 60.9% | 56.9% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -26.3% |
| European Union | 12.9% | 22.1% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 16.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.3% | 9.4% | -2.9% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.3% | 56.9% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -26.3% |
| 10+ Years | 6.5% | 19.6% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 9.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 8.3% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 8.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.3% | 6.7% | -13.6% | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69% | 76.7% | -7.7% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 6.1% | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 26.6% | 46.2% | -19.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 16.7% | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around York Way was 224.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.3% higher than the Camden Square average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
York Way has the 24th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Camden Square and the 191st highest crime rate of 548 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 177 York Way, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £49,000 | 2025-07-08 | £41,387 |
| Upper Flat 163 York Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2024-02-15 | £793,392 |
| 173A York Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2024-01-10 | £740,557 |
| 169 York Way, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,140,000 | 2021-05-12 | £1,060,768 |
| Ground Floor And Basement, 181 York Way, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2020-10-02 | £23,262 |
The percentage of student residents living in N7 9LN 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 | 140 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Other | 32 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 1,994 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,488 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 2,822 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brecknock Primary School Cliff Villas , Camden NW1 9AL | 3out of 4 | 124 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerford School 249 Hungerford Road , Islington N7 9LF | 3out of 4 | 153 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerford Primary School and Children's Centre Hungerford Road , Islington N7 9LF | - not rated | 153 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerford Junior School Hungerford Road , York Way N7 9LF | - not rated | 153 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerford Infant School North Road , York Way N7 9EB | - not rated | 253 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Camden School for Girls Sandall Road , NW5 2DB | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lift Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | - not rated | 647 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon High Hilldrop Road , Islington N7 0JG | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard of Chichester School Royal College Street , NW1 9LY | - not rated | 999 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acland Burghley School Burghley Road , NW5 1UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,462 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , N5 2AG | - not rated | 2,388 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,710 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,712 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 | 1,420 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,505 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge School 251 Hungerford Road , N7 9LD | 4out of 4 | 131 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Special Learning Centre (Secondary Base) C/O Robert Blair School , Brewery Road N7 9QJ | - not rated | 677 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Special Learning Centre Top Floor , Robert Blair School N7 9QJ | - not rated | 677 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Lough Road Class Base (Central) Lough Road , N7 8RH | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School 28 Carleton Road , N7 0EQ | - not rated | 1,217 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| COFFEE WAY BISTRO | 181 York Way | 46 yd | |
| VSL Coffee | VSL Coffee, Ground Floor | 48 yd | |
| Half Cut Market | Half Cut Market, Ground Floor | 49 yd | |
| The Bangalore Brasserie | 1 Brecknock Road | 113 yd | |
| Parma Cafe | 153 York Way | 128 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Unicorn | 227 Camden Road | 103 yd | |
| The Lord Stanley | 51 Camden Park Road | 162 yd | |
| Rose and Crown | 71-73 Torriano Avenue | 402 yd | |
| The Depot N7 | The Depot N7, Bar And Premises | 516 yd | |
| The Newmarket Arms | 17 York Way | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley | 177 York Way | 33 yd | |
| TWIN STAR PIZZA KEBAB | 179 York Way | 38 yd | |
| PIZZA DIRECT LIMITED | 179 York Way | 38 yd | |
| Aspendos Grill | Aspendos Grill, Unit 5, York House | 44 yd | |
| Francino Pizza | Francino Pizza, Shop | 124 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, UNIT A and B | 243 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Maiden Lane Estate, Maiden Lane | 415 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 196-206 Camden Road | 508 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 465B Caledonian Road | 779 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 5 Cottage Road | 826 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Church Hall ST PAULS HALL ST PAULS HALL CAMDEN SQUARE | 355 yd | |
| Cantelowes Gardens Sports Pitch 14A 14A OSENEY CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch | 399 yd |
| Market Road Atp ASTRO TURF SPORTS PITCHES ASTRO TURF SPORTS PITCHES MARKET ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 503 yd |
| Camden School For Girls SANDALL ROAD | 546 yd | |
| Holloway School HILLDROP ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 577 yd |
| Islington Tennis Centre MARKET ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 610 yd |
| Our Lady Help Of Christians LADY MARGARET ROAD | 789 yd | |
| St George'S Church And Centre CRAYFORD ROAD | 1,006 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 | 79.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 163.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.