Postcode report
Is N9 7LU a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About N9 7LU: area rating, property, schools and local change
N9 7LU is a postcode in Lower Edmonton, Enfield, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near N9 7LU, then scores the surrounding small area 54/100 - bottom 49% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around N9 7LU are health and schools and education, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for N9 7LU is based on Enfield 016 Census 2021. It covers 9,834 residents, 5,236 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 65% owner-occupied, 27% privately rented, 8% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 4/10.
For property prices near N9 7LU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the N9 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £390k from 48 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near N9 7LU can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 1 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near N9 7LU by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around N9 7LU is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 26 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about N9 7LU
Is N9 7LU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 54/100 (bottom 49% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near N9 7LU?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near N9 7LU?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near N9 7LU?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for N9 7LU?
LocaleIQ matched N9 7LU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in N9 7LU?
The latest median sold price is £390k based on 48 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around N9 7LU?
LocaleIQ currently shows 26 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.