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Property investment stats for De Beauvoir Town, North London

A complete guide to property investment in De Beauvoir Town.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

De Beauvoir Town stands out for its lively mix of young professionals, students and well-qualified residents, with the population aged 30-40 in the 99th percentile and a degree-educated population in the 96th percentile. The area is solidly in demand among renters, as shown by a private rented housing share in the 89th percentile and a rent-to-income ratio of 39.3%, which is high but not unusual for London. Investors see a steady market here, with annual sales at 155 and properties moving in a median 61 days. The median price per square foot is £910 per sq ft, while the typical achieved price is just £7,500 (the typical achieved discount) below asking — suggesting sellers are not having to compromise much.

Rental yields are strong at 5.5%, especially for London, and the top postcode district is delivering yields of 5.1%. Despite these strengths, capital growth over the past year has changed by -0.3%, but the three-year annualised growth is still a modest 1.3%.

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Key investment stats for De Beauvoir Town

Median price per sq ft

£910 / sq ft

Average rental yield

5.5%

Capital growth (1y)

-0.3%

Sales in past year

155

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in De Beauvoir Town

Live prices in De Beauvoir Town, North London

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£600,000

25% of properties below...

£450,000

75% of properties below...

£925,000

Most expensive property

£3,500,000

Live listings

99

Median days on market

61

Should you invest in De Beauvoir Town?

Opportunities

  • Rental yields are attractive in this part of London, with the average at 5.5% and the top postcode district reaching 5.1%.
  • The area draws a high proportion of young professionals and degree-educated residents, which helps underpin rental demand and supports liquidity, as seen in the median days on market of 61 days.
  • Asking rents for both two-bedroom flats (£3,038) and three-bedroom houses (£5,375) are robust, reflecting the area's popularity with affluent tenants.

Risks

  • Capital growth has changed by -0.3% over the last year, which may concern investors focused on short-term appreciation.
  • The price-to-income ratio stands at 8.9, which indicates affordability is stretched even by London standards and could limit future sales growth.
  • Owner-occupation is in the 5th percentile, so the market is heavily reliant on renters, making investors more exposed to rental market shifts.

Outlook

Looking ahead, De Beauvoir Town is likely to remain a hotspot for young professionals and renters, given the area's population profile and the high proportion of private rented housing. Rental yields should stay competitive, especially with asking rents at current levels and ongoing demand from well-qualified tenants.

Capital growth is more subdued, with the three-year annualised rate at 1.3%, so investors should expect steady rather than spectacular price performance in the short term. Liquidity is decent, with properties typically selling in 61 days and only a small gap between asking and achieved prices.

Overall, the area offers a blend of stability and rental income potential, but anyone investing here should have a long-term view and be comfortable with a market that is more rental-driven than owner-occupied.

Live properties in De Beauvoir Town

Investment properties in De Beauvoir Town, North London

3 bedroom apartment for sale
On market for 175 days

£775,000

3 bedroom apartment for sale

Downham Road, London, N1

Slow to sell properties in De Beauvoir Town, North London
Slow to Sell
4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Reduced by 14%

£3,000,000 - Guide Price

4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

De Beauvoir Square, Hackney, London...

Big price drop properties in De Beauvoir Town, North London
Big Price Drop
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
2,723 sq ft

£2,300,000

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Downham Road, De Beauvoir, N1

Properties with planning granted in De Beauvoir Town, North London
Planning Granted
3 bedroom apartment for sale
43% below median price

£400,000

3 bedroom apartment for sale

De Beauvoir Estate, London, N1

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in De Beauvoir Town, North London
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Buyers have some negotiation leverage, but not much.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £7,500

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £20,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £52,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.4%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.5%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.6%

Best places to invest in De Beauvoir Town

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1N15.1%0.6%£947 / sq ft

Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.