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N7 6BU

Seven Sisters Road

Finsbury Park

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Detailed insights for N7 6BU

Overview

Postcode N7 6BU is located in a major urban area, within the Finsbury Park ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Holloway Nag's Head area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 167 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Holloway Nag's Head is £69,881 per year. The nearest station is Arsenal, about 0.4 miles away. There are 17 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Wray Crescent.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
167
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Holloway Nag's Head has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,862 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Holloway Nag's Head has a very high crime rate, with approximately 167 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.2%

Approximately 5.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Holloway Nag's Head is £69,881 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 20 ft away from N7 6BU.

Flood risk

No risk

Holloway Nag's Head near N7 6BU 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 Arsenal located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N7 6BU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

2

Arsenal

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Arsenal
0.5 mi

2

Finsbury Park

Great Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria

Walking directions to Finsbury Park
0.5 mi

2

Holloway Road

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Holloway Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N7 6BU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWray CrescentMediumWalking directions to Wray Crescent
0.5 miCornwallis SquareSmallWalking directions to Cornwallis Square
0.3 miRoyal Northern GardensSmallWalking directions to Royal Northern Gardens

Area Profile

Population
269
Population density
26,116.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
122.54(+356%)
Violence and sexual offences
46.98(+51%)
Other theft
24.13(+111%)
Public order
15.24(+125%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.97(+145%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
83
31.09%
British
79
29.59%
Other
19
7.12%
Other Asian
13
4.87%
Indian
11
4.12%
Total population: 267

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
175
74.15%
No qualifications
20
8.47%
Level 3 (A level)
16
6.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
4.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
7
2.97%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
84
72.41%
Owns outright
12
10.34%
Owns with a mortgage
11
9.48%
Other social rented
5
4.31%
Shared ownership
2
1.72%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Finsbury Park

Median price£510,000
Price per sq ft£801
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£415K – £665K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £510,000 (about £801 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£1,151,251£831
Flats61£480,000£793

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£485,000£955,000
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 N7 6BU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N7 6BU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Jan 202691 - 93, Seven Sisters Road, London, N7 6BUOtherFreehold£358,000
29 Jan 20264D, Chapel Way, London, N7 6RQFlatsLeasehold£291,000
29 Jan 20264A, Chapel Way, London, N7 6RQFlatsLeasehold£429,000
24 Jan 20264B, Chapel Way, London, N7 6RQFlatsLeasehold£711,000
22 Apr 2026Flat 59, 133, Axminster Road, London, N7 6FRFlatsLeasehold£500,000

Schools

In the N7 6BU postcode area, located within Holloway Nag's Head, there are 17 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N7 6BU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryPakeman Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryMontem Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryGrafton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N7 6BU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N7 6BU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miAl Rayan Halal BoucherieIslington, N7 6RQWalking directions to Al Rayan Halal Boucherie
0 miHua RunSussex Way, Islington, N7 6BUWalking directions to Hua Run
0.1 miTesco Express126-130 Seven Sisters Road, London, N7 7NSWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miHolloway Food CentreAxminster Road, Islington, N7 6BHWalking directions to Holloway Food Centre
0.1 miSelna food & wineIslington, N7 6DXWalking directions to Selna food & wine

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 N7 6BU, 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)Holloway Nag's HeadE02000560
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 007EE01035651
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N7 6BU

Is N7 6BU (Holloway Nag's Head) safe?

The area around N7 6BU records about 167 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near N7 6BU?

The median sale price around N7 6BU in Holloway Nag's Head is £510,000 (about £801 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N7 6BU?

There are 20 schools close to N7 6BU, including Pakeman Primary School (Good), Montem Primary School (Good) and Grafton Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N7 6BU?

The closest station to N7 6BU is Arsenal in TfL zone 2, about 725 m away, serving the Piccadilly line.

How deprived is the area around N7 6BU?

N7 6BU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,862 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N7 6BU (Holloway Nag's Head) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington North covering N7 6BU 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).