N7 9LY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beacon Hill, 0.5km from Lower Holloway in Islington. Administratively it sits within Holloway ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
Day-to-day life in N7 9LY has the character of a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.9M, down 5.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for N7 9LY are sourced from Output Area E00013777 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEACON HILL, N7 9LY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEACON HILL, N7 9LY.
261
38
£ 55,600 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N7 9LY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates N7 9LY — age 38, 47% ownership, 29% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 5.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N7 9LY. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 1,790,450
9 sales · Mean £ 1,791,161
Flat
£ 660,000
3 sales · Mean £ 576,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N7 9LY is moderate at 67 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Bridge Satellite Provision
The Bridge School
Beacon High
Hungerford School
Tufnell Park Primary School
Brecknock Primary School
Torriano Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
82 nearby- Sports Direct0.6 km
- William Hill (Southern) Ltd0.5 km
- Cally News0.5 km
- Camden Superstore0.1 km
- Caravan Bakery @ Lambworks0.4 km
- + 77 more
Restaurant, Cafe
88 nearby- Broccoli0.9 km
- Volare Pizzeria0.6 km
- Wolkite Kitfo Restaurant and Cafe1.0 km
- Keren View Restaurant1.0 km
- The Crown Cafe & Bar0.9 km
- + 83 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Sushi Daily@Waitrose0.7 km
- Bam!0.9 km
- Green Jade Chinese Restaurant & Take0.9 km
- Grill Rock0.5 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- The Owl and Hitchhiker0.9 km
- El Comandante Public House0.8 km
- The Eaglet1.0 km
- Castle Bar0.2 km
- Islington Sports Bar & Grill0.7 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Iceland Foods0.7 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group1.0 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Charlies Guest House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Caledonian Road & Barnsbury1.2 km
- Kentish Town Station1.2 km
- Drayton Park1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: N79LY · Data under Open Government Licence