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N7 6BW

Finsbury Park

Islington

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Overview

Postcode N7 6BW 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 369 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.8× 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 Holloway Road, about 0.5 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cornwallis Square.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
369
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18.1%
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 8,824 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Holloway Nag's Head has a very high crime rate, with approximately 369 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.1%

Approximately 18.1% 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 14 ft away from N7 6BW.

Flood risk

No risk

Holloway Nag's Head near N7 6BW 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 Holloway Road located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N7 6BW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

2

Holloway Road

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Holloway Road
0.6 mi

2

Arsenal

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Arsenal
0.6 mi

2

Upper Holloway

Overground

Walking directions to Upper Holloway

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N7 6BW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCornwallis SquareSmallWalking directions to Cornwallis Square
0.2 miRoyal Northern GardensSmallWalking directions to Royal Northern Gardens
0.2 miKinloch GardensSmallWalking directions to Kinloch Gardens

Area Profile

Population
409
Population density
7,051.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
185.65(+591%)
Shoplifting
124.8(+1149%)
Violence and sexual offences
108.42(+249%)
Theft from the person
57.72(+515%)
Other theft
54.6(+378%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
130
31.78%
Other White
111
27.14%
Other
39
9.54%
African
16
3.91%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
15
3.67%
Total population: 409

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
225
60.98%
No qualifications
45
12.2%
Level 3 (A level)
44
11.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
5.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
4.88%
Total 16+ residents: 369

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
126
63.32%
Social rents from council
25
12.56%
Owns outright
21
10.55%
Other social rented
11
5.53%
Owns with a mortgage
8
4.02%
Total households: 199

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 6BW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N7 6BW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Jun 2026Flat 6, 22 - 24, Hercules Place, London, N7 6ALFlatsLeasehold£375,000
24 Jun 202511, Hertslet Road, London, N7 6PJTerracedFreehold£935,000
15 Aug 2025Flat 3, 414, Holloway Road, London, N7 6QAFlatsLeasehold£315,000
20 Jun 2025Flat 6, 414, Holloway Road, London, N7 6QAFlatsLeasehold£575,000
18 Dec 202535, Eburne Road, London, N7 6AUTerracedFreehold£1,207,500

Schools

In the N7 6BW postcode area, located within Holloway Nag's Head, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N7 6BW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryGrafton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryPakeman Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryMontem Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N7 6BW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miOzdil SupermarketSeven Sisters Road, Islington, N7 6ANWalking directions to Ozdil Supermarket
0 miIceland442-446 Holloway Road, London, N7 6QAWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miLidl422-434 Holloway Road, London, N7 6QDWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miNisaHolloway Road, Islington, N7 6HSWalking directions to Nisa
0.1 miFood & WineIslington, N7 6FTWalking directions to 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 6BW, 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 007FE01035652
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1992-08-01

Frequently asked questions about N7 6BW

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

The area around N7 6BW records about 369 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 6BW?

The median sale price around N7 6BW 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 6BW?

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

What is the nearest station to N7 6BW?

The closest station to N7 6BW is Holloway Road in TfL zone 2, about 737 m away, serving the Piccadilly line.

How deprived is the area around N7 6BW?

N7 6BW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,824 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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