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Finsbury Park

England / London / Islington / Finsbury Park

About

Finsbury Park ward is located in the northern part of Islington, bordering the London Boroughs of Haringey and Hackney. The area is centered around Finsbury Park, a large green space that includes sports facilities, a lake, and walking paths. The ward is well-connected by public transport, with Finsbury Park station providing access to the Victoria line, Great Northern rail services, and numerous bus routes.

The ward features a mix of residential and commercial areas, with a range of housing types from Victorian terraces to modern apartment blocks. Stroud Green Road and Blackstock Road are key local high streets, offering independent shops, cafes, and restaurants. The area has a strong community presence, with several schools and cultural venues like the Park Theatre contributing to its character.

Area overview

On average Finsbury Park has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 289 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 38.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Finsbury Park is £57,213 per year. There are 5 schools in Finsbury Park: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
289
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
38.5%
Connectivity
10/10

Area Profile

Finsbury Park Population
14,646
Population density
17,400.5 per km²

Demographics

British
4,390
29.97%
Other White
2,418
16.51%
African
1,969
13.44%
Other
1,203
8.21%
Other Asian
628
4.29%
Total population: 14,647

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency
2,161
35.41%
Social rents from council
1,509
24.73%
Other social rented
979
16.04%
Owns with a mortgage
709
11.62%
Owns outright
529
8.67%
Total households: 6,103

Property prices in Finsbury Park

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £549,600 in Finsbury Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £1,800,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Flats65£515,000
Terraced12£1,246,000

10 years price trend in Finsbury Park

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Data Sources

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