Postcode Analysis Islington, London

BEACON HILL, N7 9LY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEACON HILL, N7 9LY.

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Population

261

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 55,600 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British72.0%
Asian / British Asian5.4%
Black / African / Caribbean8.8%
Other / Mixed13.8%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences242
Anti-social behaviour214
Vehicle crime99
Drugs55
Burglary53

school Local Schools

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The Bridge Satellite Provision

Good29 pupils0.3 km
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The Bridge School

Outstanding231 pupils0.3 km
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Beacon High

Good428 pupils0.4 km
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Hungerford School

Good185 pupils0.4 km
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Tufnell Park Primary School

Good418 pupils0.5 km
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Brecknock Primary School

Good358 pupils0.6 km
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Torriano Primary School

Outstanding453 pupils0.7 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good459 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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
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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

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