Postcode N4 2DW is located in a major urban area, within the Finsbury Park ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Gillespie Road area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gillespie Road is £85,530 per year. The nearest station is Finsbury Park, about 0.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Finsbury Park.
Gillespie Road has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,412 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Gillespie Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Gillespie Road is £85,530 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 24 ft away from N4 2DW.
Gillespie Road near N4 2DW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Finsbury Park located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Finsbury Park | Great Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria | Walking directions to Finsbury Park |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Arsenal | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Arsenal |
| 0.6 mi | 2,3 | Manor House | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Manor House |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Finsbury Park | Large | Walking directions to Finsbury Park |
| 0.4 mi | Isledon Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Isledon Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Woodfall Park | Small | Walking directions to Woodfall Park |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £517,500 (about £804 per square foot) in Finsbury Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,978 up to £1,950,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 12 | £1,165,250 | £835 |
| Flats | 68 | £484,046 | £796 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £413,000 | £925,000 |
| 2017 | £450,000 | £1,063,150 |
| 2018 | £470,000 | £900,000 |
| 2019 | £451,000 | £840,500 |
| 2020 | £500,000 | £925,000 |
| 2021 | £533,375 | £1,000,000 |
| 2022 | £585,000 | £1,092,500 |
| 2023 | £547,500 | £1,180,000 |
| 2024 | £505,000 | £1,538,000 |
| 2025 | £500,000 | £1,216,251 |
| 2026 | £490,000 | £980,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £792 | £844 |
| 2017 | £709 | £725 |
| 2018 | £728 | £753 |
| 2019 | £685 | £664 |
| 2020 | £762 | £828 |
| 2021 | £717 | £774 |
| 2022 | £763 | £743 |
| 2023 | £809 | £790 |
| 2024 | £778 | £1,058 |
| 2025 | £799 | £813 |
| 2026 | £808 | £924 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N4 2DW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar 2026 | 45, Blackstock Road, London, N4 2JF | Other | Freehold | £1,005,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 41D, Blackstock Road, London, N4 2JF | Flats | Leasehold | £260,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Flat 2, 22, Finsbury Park Road, London, N4 2JZ | Flats | Leasehold | £590,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 20A, Finsbury Park Road, London, N4 2JZ | Flats | Leasehold | £545,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | Ground Floor Flat & Cellar, 19, Finsbury Park Road, London, N4 2LA | Flats | Leasehold | £950,000 |
In the N4 2DW postcode area, located within Gillespie Road, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N4 2DW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Al Baraka Supermarket | Blackstock Road, Islington, N4 2DW | Walking directions to Al Baraka Supermarket |
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 29-31 Blackstock Road, London, N4 2JF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0 mi | MK Supermarket | Blackstock Road, Hackney, N4 2JF | Walking directions to MK Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 278 Seven Sisters Road, London, N4 2HY | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 268-270 Seven Sisters Road, London, N4 2HY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Islington district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for N4 2DW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Caroline Jane Allen
Finsbury Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Mick O'Sullivan
Finsbury Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Syreen Hassan
Finsbury Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Jeremy Corbyn
Islington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around N4 2DW records about 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and theft from the person.
The median sale price around N4 2DW in Gillespie Road is £517,500 (about £804 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N4 2DW, including Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre (Outstanding), Parkwood Primary School (Good) and Gillespie Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N4 2DW is Finsbury Park in TfL zone 2, about 240 m away, serving the Great Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria lines.
N4 2DW scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,412 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Islington North covering N4 2DW is Jeremy Corbyn (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Caroline Jane Allen (Green Party), Mick O'Sullivan (Labour Party) and Syreen Hassan (Green Party).