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N7 7FL

Citizen Road

Arsenal

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Overview

Postcode N7 7FL is located in a major urban area, within the Arsenal ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Finsbury Park West area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% 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 Arsenal, about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Kinloch Gardens.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
76.9%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Finsbury Park West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,455 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Finsbury Park West has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

76.9%

Approximately 76.9% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 87 ft away from N7 7FL.

Flood risk

No risk

Finsbury Park West near N7 7FL 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N7 7FL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Arsenal

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Arsenal
0.3 mi

2

Holloway Road

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Holloway Road
0.4 mi

2

Drayton Park

Great Northern

Walking directions to Drayton Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N7 7FL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miKinloch GardensSmallWalking directions to Kinloch Gardens
0.2 miIsledon GardensSmallWalking directions to Isledon Gardens
0.3 miBiddestone ParkSmallWalking directions to Biddestone Park

Area Profile

Population
204
Population density
30,447.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.69(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.98(-55%)
Drugs
8.71(+40%)
Other theft
7.62(-33%)
Theft from the person
5.44(-42%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
60
29.41%
British
44
21.57%
Caribbean
17
8.33%
Other White
16
7.84%
Bangladeshi
15
7.35%
Total population: 204

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
53
35.57%
No qualifications
36
24.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
13.42%
Level 3 (A level)
17
11.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
9.4%
Total 16+ residents: 149

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
79
73.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
12.04%
Owns outright
4
3.7%
Other social rented
4
3.7%
Owns with a mortgage
2
1.85%
Total households: 108

Property prices in Arsenal

Median price£601,250
Price per sq ft£769
Sales (last 12 months)102
Typical range (middle 50%)£459K – £832K

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £601,250 (about £769 per square foot) in Arsenal area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £2,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Arsenal over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced17£1,680,000£989
Semi-Detached1£1,250,000£984
Flats84£560,000£742

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Arsenal

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Arsenal.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£510,000£1,207,500
2017£485,000£1,165,000
2018£499,999£1,170,000
2019£490,000£1,150,000
2020£580,000£1,305,000
2021£550,000£1,252,000
2022£610,000£1,375,000
2023£505,000£1,260,575
2024£539,500£1,360,000
2025£542,500£1,685,000
2026£492,500£1,515,223
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Arsenal.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Arsenal.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£755£915
2017£744£840
2018£740£870
2019£720£865
2020£772£883
2021£769£926
2022£804£1,013
2023£747£992
2024£809£978
2025£739£1,000
2026£694£903
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Arsenal.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N7 7FL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N7 7FL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Nov 2025Flat 23, Lillingston House, 76, Hornsey Road, London, N7 7LXFlatsLeasehold£207,000
17 Jun 202598, Ashburton Triangle, Drayton Park, London, N5 1GDFlatsLeasehold£385,000
29 Jul 2025235, Ashburton Triangle, Drayton Park, London, N5 1GEFlatsLeasehold£507,500
25 Mar 2025244, Ashburton Triangle, Drayton Park, London, N5 1GEFlatsLeasehold£435,000
24 Mar 2025Flat 16, Globe Court, 107, Tollington Road, London, N7 7JHFlatsLeasehold£188,000

Schools

In the N7 7FL postcode area, located within Finsbury Park West, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N7 7FL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryPakeman Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryMontem Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableLondon Metropolitan UniversityHigher education institutions

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N7 7FL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N7 7FL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miHarvist SupermarketIslington, N7 7NNWalking directions to Harvist Supermarket
0.1 miJackson Food & WineJackson Road, Islington, N7 6EEWalking directions to Jackson Food & Wine
0.1 miHornsey SupermarketIslington, N7 6DPWalking directions to Hornsey Supermarket
0.2 miSelna food & wineIslington, N7 6DXWalking directions to Selna food & wine
0.2 miArsenal Mini Mart35-37 Hornsey Road, London, N7 7DDWalking directions to Arsenal Mini Mart

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 7FL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Fin Craig

Arsenal - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Nafisah Brown

Arsenal - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Patrick David Brighty

Arsenal - 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
WardArsenalE05013697
ParishIslington, unparished areaE43000209
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Finsbury Park WestE02000558
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 005EE01002751
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2021-07-01

Frequently asked questions about N7 7FL

Is N7 7FL (Finsbury Park West) safe?

The area around N7 7FL records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 7FL?

The median sale price around N7 7FL in Finsbury Park West is £601,250 (about £769 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N7 7FL?

There are 20 schools close to N7 7FL, including Pakeman Primary School (Good), Montem Primary School (Good) and London Metropolitan University. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N7 7FL?

The closest station to N7 7FL is Arsenal in TfL zone 2, about 345 m away, serving the Piccadilly line.

How deprived is the area around N7 7FL?

N7 7FL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,455 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N7 7FL (Finsbury Park West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington North covering N7 7FL is Jeremy Corbyn (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Fin Craig (Labour Party), Nafisah Brown (Green Party) and Patrick David Brighty (Green Party).