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N7 6RZ

Hornsey Road

Tollington

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Detailed insights for N7 6RZ

Overview

Postcode N7 6RZ is located in a major urban area, within the Tollington ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Finsbury Park West area. It has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 54.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Finsbury Park West is £56,779 per year. The nearest station is Finsbury Park, about 0.5 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Whittington Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
66.4%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Finsbury Park West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,322 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Finsbury Park West has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

66.4%

Approximately 66.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 58.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Finsbury Park West is £56,779 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 17 ft away from N7 6RZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Finsbury Park West near N7 6RZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Finsbury Park located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N7 6RZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

2

Finsbury Park

Great Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria

Walking directions to Finsbury Park
0.5 mi

2

Upper Holloway

Overground

Walking directions to Upper Holloway
0.6 mi

2

Arsenal

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Arsenal

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N7 6RZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWhittington ParkMediumWalking directions to Whittington Park
0.3 miWray CrescentMediumWalking directions to Wray Crescent
0.3 miCornwallis SquareSmallWalking directions to Cornwallis Square

Area Profile

Population
375
Population density
26,978.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
49.33(+84%)
Violence and sexual offences
22.61(-27%)
Drugs
9.25(+49%)
Public order
3.6(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.6(-37%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
79
21.07%
African
58
15.47%
Other
56
14.93%
Other White
48
12.8%
Bangladeshi
33
8.8%
Total population: 375

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
118
40.41%
No qualifications
75
25.68%
Level 3 (A level)
41
14.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
8.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
7.19%
Total 16+ residents: 292

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
83
59.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
16.43%
Owns with a mortgage
17
12.14%
Other social rented
10
7.14%
Owns outright
5
3.57%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Tollington

Median price£526,000
Price per sq ft£821
Sales (last 12 months)102
Typical range (middle 50%)£421K – £727K

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £526,000 (about £821 per square foot) in Tollington area, with individual transactions ranging from £325,000 up to £1,520,601.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tollington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced17£1,160,000£892
Flats85£500,000£818

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tollington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tollington.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£461,384£938,500
2017£477,500£912,745
2018£460,000£876,000
2019£464,825£900,000
2020£461,500£935,000
2021£500,000£1,012,500
2022£462,563£985,000
2023£500,000£1,050,000
2024£470,000£1,109,025
2025£485,500£1,160,000
2026£510,000£1,160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tollington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tollington.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£750£792
2017£737£780
2018£673£706
2019£719£736
2020£726£793
2021£743£814
2022£723£854
2023£739£776
2024£781£866
2025£764£799
2026£803£770
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tollington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Tollington in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N7 6RZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N7 6RZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Jan 2026221, Hornsey Road, London, N7 6RZFlatsLeasehold£478,000
08 May 2025269, Hornsey Road, London, N7 6RZFlatsLeasehold£382,000
15 Aug 202519, Andover Road, London, N7 7RAFlatsLeasehold£515,000
30 Oct 2025Flat 2, 133, Sussex Way, London, N7 6RUFlatsLeasehold£375,000
13 Oct 202581, Sussex Way, London, N7 6RUTerracedFreehold£1,410,000

Schools

In the N7 6RZ postcode area, located within Finsbury Park West, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N7 6RZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryMontem Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Mark's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryGrafton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N7 6RZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTollington LocalTollington Way, Islington, N7 6RPWalking directions to Tollington Local
0.1 miTesco ExpressHornsey Road, Islington, N19 4HNWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miAl Rayan Halal BoucherieIslington, N7 6RQWalking directions to Al Rayan Halal Boucherie
0.2 miHua RunSussex Way, Islington, N7 6BUWalking directions to Hua Run
0.2 miTesco Express126-130 Seven Sisters Road, London, N7 7NSWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 6RZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alex Nettle

Tollington - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Elmedina Baptista-Mendes

Tollington - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Jonathan Ward

Tollington - 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
WardTollingtonE05013712
ParishIslington, unparished areaE43000209
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Finsbury Park WestE02000558
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 005DE01002737
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N7 6RZ

Is N7 6RZ (Finsbury Park West) safe?

The area around N7 6RZ records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 theft from the person.

What is the average house price near N7 6RZ?

The median sale price around N7 6RZ in Finsbury Park West is £526,000 (about £821 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N7 6RZ?

There are 20 schools close to N7 6RZ, including Montem Primary School (Good), St Mark's CofE Primary School (Good) and Grafton Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N7 6RZ?

The closest station to N7 6RZ is Finsbury Park in TfL zone 2, about 813 m away, serving the Great Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria lines.

How deprived is the area around N7 6RZ?

N7 6RZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,322 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N7 6RZ (Finsbury Park West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington North covering N7 6RZ is Jeremy Corbyn (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alex Nettle (Green Party), Elmedina Baptista-Mendes (Green Party) and Jonathan Ward (Green Party).