Postcode N7 7BF is located in a major urban area, within the Finsbury Park ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Finsbury Park West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Wray Crescent.
Finsbury Park West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,854 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Finsbury Park West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 82.6% 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.
The average income per household in Finsbury Park West is £56,779 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 248 ft away from N7 7BF.
Finsbury Park West near N7 7BF 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Finsbury Park | Great Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria | Walking directions to Finsbury Park |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Arsenal | Piccadilly | Walking directions to Arsenal |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Crouch Hill | Overground | Walking directions to Crouch Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wray Crescent | Medium | Walking directions to Wray Crescent |
| 0.5 mi | Cornwallis Square | Small | Walking directions to Cornwallis Square |
| 0.4 mi | Royal Northern Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Royal Northern Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 12 | £1,165,250 | £835 |
| Flats | 68 | £484,046 | £796 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N7 7BF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sept 2025 | 50, Ray Walk, London, N7 7RD | Terraced | Freehold | £1,530,000 | |
| 11 Sept 2025 | 50, Ray Walk, London, N7 7RD | Other | Freehold | £1,310,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | Flat 41, Rosefield, Pooles Park, London, N4 3FD | Flats | Leasehold | £480,000 | |
| 03 Dec 2025 | Flat 20, Rosefield, Pooles Park, London, N4 3FD | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 06 Aug 2025 | 50, Hanmer Walk, London, N7 7RE | Flats | Leasehold | £509,000 |
In the N7 7BF postcode area, located within Finsbury Park West, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N7 7BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Finsbury Food Market | Biggerstaff Street, Islington, N7 7DR | Walking directions to Finsbury Food Market |
| 0.1 mi | Supreme Food & Wine | Durham Road, Islington, N4 3NS | Walking directions to Supreme Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Local Express Food & Wine | Moray Mews, Islington, N7 7DZ | Walking directions to Local Express Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Muharan Supermarket | Seven Sisters Road, Islington, N7 7PX | Walking directions to Muharan Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Star Food & Wine | Berriman Road, Islington, N7 7PT | Walking directions to Star Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Islington district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for N7 7BF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Caroline Jane Allen
Finsbury Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Mick O'Sullivan
Finsbury Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Syreen Hassan
Finsbury Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Jeremy Corbyn
Islington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around N7 7BF records about 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around N7 7BF in Finsbury Park West is £517,500 (about £804 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N7 7BF, including Pooles Park Primary School, Pooles Park Primary School (Special Measures) and Montem Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N7 7BF is Finsbury Park in TfL zone 2, about 461 m away, serving the Great Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria lines.
N7 7BF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,854 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Islington North covering N7 7BF 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).