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Finsbury Park West

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About

Finsbury Park West is a residential area in Islington, located near the western edge of Finsbury Park. The area is known for its mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, along with modern apartment blocks. It has good transport links, with Finsbury Park station providing access to the Victoria and Piccadilly lines, as well as national rail services. The park itself offers green space, sports facilities, and events, making it a focal point for the neighbourhood.

The area has a range of local shops, cafes, and pubs, particularly along Blackstock Road and Stroud Green Road. Schools and community centres are well-established, catering to families and long-term residents. While quieter than some parts of Islington, Finsbury Park West retains a sense of urban convenience, with easy access to both central London and more suburban areas to the north.

Area overview

On average Finsbury Park West has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 278 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 55.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Finsbury Park West is £47,300 per year. There are 2 schools in Finsbury Park West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
278
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
55.6%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

Finsbury Park West Population
9,433
Population density
19,619.4 per km²

Demographics

British
2,320
24.6%
African
1,821
19.31%
Other White
1,352
14.34%
Other
876
9.29%
Caribbean
503
5.33%
Total population: 9,429

Housing

Social rents from council
1,633
41.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
954
24.11%
Other social rented
675
17.06%
Owns with a mortgage
319
8.06%
Owns outright
257
6.49%
Total households: 3,957

Property prices in Finsbury Park West

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £484,300 in Finsbury Park West area, with individual transactions ranging from £300,000 up to £1,150,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Flats27£450,000
Terraced4£662,500

10 years price trend in Finsbury Park West

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.