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N4 2QH

St Thomas'S Road

Finsbury Park

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Detailed insights for N4 2QH

Overview

Postcode N4 2QH 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 269 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× 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 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Kinloch Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
269
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
30.4%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Gillespie Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,089 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Gillespie Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 269 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.4%

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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Gillespie Road is £85,530 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 124 ft away from N4 2QH.

Flood risk

No risk

Gillespie Road near N4 2QH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Finsbury Park located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N4 2QH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Finsbury Park

Great Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria

Walking directions to Finsbury Park
0.3 mi

2

Arsenal

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Arsenal
0.7 mi

2,3

Manor House

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Manor House

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N4 2QH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miKinloch GardensSmallWalking directions to Kinloch Gardens
0.3 miIsledon GardensSmallWalking directions to Isledon Gardens
0.3 miWoodfall ParkSmallWalking directions to Woodfall Park

Area Profile

Population
429
Population density
12,441.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.32(+120%)
Theft from the person
63.48(+577%)
Drugs
37.48(+505%)
Other theft
27.81(+143%)
Public order
24.18(+258%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
167
38.84%
Other White
56
13.02%
African
42
9.77%
Caribbean
24
5.58%
Bangladeshi
21
4.88%
Total population: 430

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
216
59.67%
No qualifications
49
13.54%
Level 3 (A level)
30
8.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
8.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
5.8%
Total 16+ residents: 362

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
49
26.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
46
25%
Social rents from council
30
16.3%
Owns outright
26
14.13%
Other social rented
26
14.13%
Total households: 184

Property prices in Finsbury Park

Median price£517,500
Price per sq ft£804
Sales (last 12 months)80
Typical range (middle 50%)£410K – £677K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Finsbury Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced12£1,165,250£835
Flats68£484,046£796

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Finsbury Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Finsbury Park.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Finsbury Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Finsbury Park.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Finsbury Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Finsbury Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N4 2QH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N4 2QH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Jul 2025Flat B, 29, St Thomas'S Road, London, N4 2QHFlatsLeasehold£272,500
20 Mar 2025Flat A, 21, St Thomas'S Road, London, N4 2QHFlatsLeasehold£494,000
29 May 202524, Vaudeville Court, St Thomas'S Road, London, N4 2QGFlatsLeasehold£470,000
26 Jun 2026Flat 2, 25, Prah Road, London, N4 2RBFlatsLeasehold£580,000
27 Oct 202520, Prah Road, London, N4 2RBTerracedFreehold£1,880,000

Schools

In the N4 2QH postcode area, located within Gillespie Road, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N4 2QH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAmbler Primary School and Children's CentreCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryGillespie Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryParkwood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N4 2QH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N4 2QH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFinsbury ExpressFonthill Road, Islington, N4 2DAWalking directions to Finsbury Express
0.1 miAsda ExpressStation Place, Islington, N4 2DHWalking directions to Asda Express
0.1 miTesco Express268-270 Seven Sisters Road, London, N4 2HYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miIceland278 Seven Sisters Road, London, N4 2HYWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miMK SupermarketBlackstock Road, Hackney, N4 2JFWalking directions to MK Supermarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Islington district.

Band A£1,405
Band B£1,640
Band C£1,874
Band D£2,108
Band E£2,577
Band F£3,045
Band G£3,514
Band H£4,216

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for N4 2QH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Caroline Jane Allen

Finsbury Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Mick O'Sullivan

Finsbury Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Syreen Hassan

Finsbury Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Jeremy Corbyn

Islington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictIslingtonE09000019
Parliamentary ConstituencyIslington NorthE14001305
WardFinsbury ParkE05013703
ParishIslington, unparished areaE43000209
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Gillespie RoadE02000559
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 006CE01002748
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N4 2QH

Is N4 2QH (Gillespie Road) safe?

The area around N4 2QH records about 269 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.

What is the average house price near N4 2QH?

The median sale price around N4 2QH in Gillespie Road is £517,500 (about £804 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N4 2QH?

There are 20 schools close to N4 2QH, including Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre (Outstanding), Gillespie Primary School (Outstanding) and Parkwood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N4 2QH?

The closest station to N4 2QH is Finsbury Park in TfL zone 2, about 158 m away, serving the Great Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria lines.

How deprived is the area around N4 2QH?

N4 2QH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,089 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N4 2QH (Gillespie Road) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington North covering N4 2QH 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).