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N1C 4AY

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King's Cross

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Detailed insights for N1C 4AY

Overview

Postcode N1C 4AY is located in a major urban area, within the King's Cross ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Somers Town area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 511 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.9× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Somers Town is £59,656 per year. The nearest station is St Pancras, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Barnard Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
511
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
29.6%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Somers Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,748 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Somers Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 511 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

29.6%

Approximately 29.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 64.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Somers Town is £59,656 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 17 ft away from N1C 4AY.

Flood risk

No risk

Somers Town near N1C 4AY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is St Pancras located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N1C 4AY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

1

St Pancras

Thameslink

Walking directions to St Pancras
0.4 mi

1

King's Cross

Great Northern

Walking directions to King's Cross
0.4 mi

1

Kings Cross St. Pancras

Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria

Walking directions to Kings Cross St. Pancras

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N1C 4AY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBarnard ParkMediumWalking directions to Barnard Park
0.2 miBingfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Bingfield Park
0.4 miThornhill SquareSmallWalking directions to Thornhill Square

Area Profile

Population
232
Population density
22,307.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Other theft
214.76(+1779%)
Anti-social behaviour
100.97(+276%)
Violence and sexual offences
73.81(+138%)
Theft from the person
71.76(+665%)
Shoplifting
67.15(+572%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
43
18.78%
Chinese
37
16.16%
Other Asian
29
12.66%
Other White
29
12.66%
African
22
9.61%
Total population: 229

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
107
59.44%
Level 3 (A level)
24
13.33%
No qualifications
19
10.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11
6.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
3.89%
Total 16+ residents: 180

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
54
55.1%
Other social rented
23
23.47%
Owns outright
10
10.2%
Social rents from council
6
6.12%
Other forms of private rent
3
3.06%
Total households: 98

Property prices in King's Cross

Median price£703,000
Price per sq ft£1,044
Sales (last 12 months)52
Typical range (middle 50%)£461K – £960K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £703,000 (about £1,044 per square foot) in King's Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £290,000 up to £2,750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in King's Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced2£703,000£1,044
Flats50£680,000£1,044

10-year price trendmedian sale price in King's Cross

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in King's Cross.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£837,500£875,000
2017£1,056,965£991,750
2018£970,853£922,500
2019£972,500
2020£924,750£2,475,000
2021£625,000£795,750
2022£650,000£1,450,050
2023£841,088£1,045,000
2024£750,000£807,500
2025£790,000£720,500
2026£475,000£700,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in King's Cross.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in King's Cross.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,093£929
2017£1,321£867
2018£1,339£952
2019£1,259
2020£1,423£1,096
2021£1,073£1,028
2022£1,069£959
2023£1,329£1,226
2024£1,056£821
2025£1,169£1,080
2026£926£916
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in King's Cross.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for King's Cross in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1C 4AY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1C 4AY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Oct 2025Apartment B6-2, Arthouse, 1, York Way, London, N1C 4ATFlatsLeasehold£1,600,000
21 Mar 2025Apartment B3-3, Arthouse, 1, York Way, London, N1C 4ATOtherLeasehold£690,000
07 Mar 2025Apartment B2-3, Arthouse, 1, York Way, London, N1C 4ATFlatsLeasehold£650,000
06 Jun 20259, Campbell Walk, London, N1 0UTTerracedFreehold£817,500
11 Nov 20259, Vibart Walk, London, N1 0URTerracedFreehold£801,108

Schools

In the N1C 4AY postcode area, located within Somers Town, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N1C 4AY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNurseryKate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's CentreLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryBlessed Sacrament RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryVittoria Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N1C 4AY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N1C 4AY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miExpress Food Store134-136 York Way, London, N1 0AXWalking directions to Express Food Store
0.1 miWaitrose1 Wharf Road, London, N1C 4BZWalking directions to Waitrose
0.3 miAll Time SupermarketCaledonian Road, Islington, N1 0SLWalking directions to All Time Supermarket
0.3 miTesco ExpressThe Drive, Islington, N1 0AFWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miNisa Local186-188 Caledonian Road, Islington, London, N1 0SQWalking directions to Nisa Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Camden district.

Band A£1,472
Band B£1,717
Band C£1,962
Band D£2,208
Band E£2,698
Band F£3,189
Band G£3,679
Band H£4,415

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for N1C 4AY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jonathan Andrew Simpson

King's Cross - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Liam Jamal Dominic Martin-Lane

King's Cross - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Lotus Melisande Bautista

King's Cross - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Keir Starmer

Holborn and St Pancras - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCamdenE09000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyHolborn and St PancrasE14001290
WardKing's CrossE05013666
ParishCamden, unparished areaE43000197
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Somers TownE02000187
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Camden 022FE01035708
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2013-12-01

Frequently asked questions about N1C 4AY

Is N1C 4AY (Somers Town) safe?

The area around N1C 4AY records about 511 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are other theft, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near N1C 4AY?

The median sale price around N1C 4AY in Somers Town is £703,000 (about £1,044 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N1C 4AY?

There are 20 schools close to N1C 4AY, including Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre (Outstanding), Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School (Good) and Vittoria Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N1C 4AY?

The closest station to N1C 4AY is St Pancras in TfL zone 1, about 566 m away, serving the Thameslink line.

How deprived is the area around N1C 4AY?

N1C 4AY scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,748 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N1C 4AY (Somers Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras covering N1C 4AY is Keir Starmer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jonathan Andrew Simpson (Labour Party), Liam Jamal Dominic Martin-Lane (Labour Party) and Lotus Melisande Bautista (Labour Party).