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N1C 4AZ

Canal Reach

King's Cross

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Overview

Postcode N1C 4AZ is located in a major urban area, within the King's Cross ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Camden Street & Elm Village area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Camden Street & Elm Village is £68,987 per year. The nearest station is St Pancras, about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Oakley Square Gardens.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.4%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Camden Street & Elm Village has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,474 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Camden Street & Elm Village has a high crime rate, with approximately 98 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.4%

Approximately 14.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Camden Street & Elm Village is £68,987 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 52 ft away from N1C 4AZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Camden Street & Elm Village near N1C 4AZ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N1C 4AZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

1

St Pancras

Thameslink

Walking directions to St Pancras
0.5 mi

2

Mornington Crescent

Northern

Walking directions to Mornington Crescent
0.5 mi

1

King's Cross

Great Northern

Walking directions to King's Cross

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N1C 4AZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miOakley Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Oakley Square Gardens
0.4 miBingfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Bingfield Park
0.5 miSt. Martin's GardensSmallWalking directions to St. Martin's Gardens

Area Profile

Population
456
Population density
8,854.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.57(-8%)
Shoplifting
20.07(+101%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.69(-34%)
Other theft
14.63(+28%)
Theft from the person
10.88(+16%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
121
26.54%
Chinese
113
24.78%
British
97
21.27%
Indian
20
4.39%
Other Asian
19
4.17%
Total population: 456

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
271
63.02%
Level 3 (A level)
100
23.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
4.19%
Other
18
4.19%
No qualifications
11
2.56%
Total 16+ residents: 430

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
82
56.16%
Other social rented
21
14.38%
Owns outright
15
10.27%
Shared ownership
15
10.27%
Owns with a mortgage
7
4.79%
Total households: 146

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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1C 4AZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N1C 4AZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Sept 2025Apartment 80, Tapestry Apartments, 1, Canal Reach, London, N1C 4AZFlatsLeasehold£1,485,000
01 Jul 2025Apartment 22, Tapestry Apartments, 1, Canal Reach, London, N1C 4AZFlatsLeasehold£1,600,000
30 Jun 2025Apartment 88, Tapestry Apartments, 1, Canal Reach, London, N1C 4AZFlatsLeasehold£1,450,000
07 Mar 2025Apartment 35, Tapestry Apartments, 1, Canal Reach, London, N1C 4AZFlatsLeasehold£675,000
21 Mar 2025Flat 11, 5, Canal Reach, London, N1C 4BBFlatsLeasehold£690,000

Schools

In the N1C 4AZ postcode area, located within Camden Street & Elm Village, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N1C 4AZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableFrank Barnes School for Deaf ChildrenCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryKings Cross AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.1 miPrimaryAbacus Belsize Primary SchoolFree schools

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N1C 4AZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food103a Camley Street, London, N1C 4PFWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miWaitrose1 Wharf Road, London, N1C 4BZWalking directions to Waitrose
0.3 miLondisPlender Street, Camden, NW1 1TTWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miExpress Food Store134-136 York Way, London, N1 0AXWalking directions to Express Food Store
0.3 miM&S FoodUnit 23 The Circle, London, N1C 4QLWalking directions to M&S Food

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 4AZ, 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)Camden Street & Elm VillageE02000184
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Camden 019DE01000958
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2016-10-01

Frequently asked questions about N1C 4AZ

Is N1C 4AZ (Camden Street & Elm Village) safe?

The area around N1C 4AZ records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and theft from the person.

What is the average house price near N1C 4AZ?

The median sale price around N1C 4AZ in Camden Street & Elm Village 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 4AZ?

There are 20 schools close to N1C 4AZ, including Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children (Outstanding), Kings Cross Academy (Good) and Abacus Belsize Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N1C 4AZ?

The closest station to N1C 4AZ is St Pancras in TfL zone 1, about 557 m away, serving the Thameslink line.

How deprived is the area around N1C 4AZ?

N1C 4AZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,474 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N1C 4AZ (Camden Street & Elm Village) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras covering N1C 4AZ 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).