Postcode N4 2HU 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 311.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Gillespie Road is £85,530 per year. The nearest station is Finsbury Park located about 0.0 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Finsbury Park.
Gillespie Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,293 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Gillespie Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 311.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 4 ft away from N4 2HU.
Gillespie Road near N4 2HU 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 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 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 | Kinloch Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Kinloch Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Islington Road Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Islington Road Gardens |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £542,000 in Finsbury Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £1,800,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 59 | £515,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £1,200,000 |
10 year median price trend in Finsbury Park
In the N4 2HU postcode area, located within Gillespie Road, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N4 2HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 268-270 Seven Sisters Road, London, N4 2HY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 278 Seven Sisters Road, London, N4 2HY | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | Station Place, Islington, N4 2DH | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.1 mi | Finsbury Express | Fonthill Road, Islington, N4 2DA | Walking directions to Finsbury Express |
| 0.1 mi | Station Place Off-Licence | Station Place, Islington, N4 2DH | Walking directions to Station Place Off-Licence |
Annual council tax rates for Islington district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.