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N7 7HE

Hornsey Road

Finsbury Park

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Detailed insights for N7 7HE

Overview

Postcode N7 7HE 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 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 Upper Holloway, 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
61.7%
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

61.7%

Approximately 61.7% 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 16 ft away from N7 7HE.

Flood risk

No risk

Finsbury Park West near N7 7HE 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 Upper Holloway located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N7 7HE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

2

Upper Holloway

Overground

Walking directions to Upper Holloway
0.5 mi

2

Finsbury Park

Great Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria

Walking directions to Finsbury Park
0.6 mi

3

Crouch Hill

Overground

Walking directions to Crouch Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N7 7HE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWhittington ParkMediumWalking directions to Whittington Park
0.2 miWray CrescentMediumWalking directions to Wray Crescent
0.3 miCornwallis SquareSmallWalking directions to Cornwallis Square

Area Profile

Population
269
Population density
19,014.1 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
63
23.42%
Other White
38
14.13%
African
28
10.41%
Other
28
10.41%
Caribbean
18
6.69%
Total population: 269

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
38.5%
No qualifications
56
26.29%
Level 3 (A level)
24
11.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
8.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
7.04%
Total 16+ residents: 213

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
56
48.7%
Owns with a mortgage
16
13.91%
Other social rented
15
13.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
13.04%
Owns outright
12
10.43%
Total households: 115

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 7HE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N7 7HE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Aug 2025348, Hornsey Road, London, N7 7HEOtherLeasehold£195,000
18 Mar 2025Flat 4, 291, Hornsey Road, London, N19 4HNFlatsLeasehold£486,000
15 Aug 202519, Andover Road, London, N7 7RAFlatsLeasehold£515,000
22 May 20254, 104, Tollington Way, London, N7 6RYFlatsLeasehold£412,500
27 Mar 2025Flat 2, 102, Tollington Way, London, N7 6RYFlatsLeasehold£540,000

Schools

In the N7 7HE 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 7HE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Mark's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryMontem Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryPooles Park Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N7 7HE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTesco ExpressHornsey Road, Islington, N19 4HNWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miTollington LocalTollington Way, Islington, N7 6RPWalking directions to Tollington Local
0.2 miHornsey Road Food & WineIslington, N4 3HJWalking directions to Hornsey Road Food & Wine
0.2 miLocal Express Food & WineMoray Mews, Islington, N7 7DZWalking directions to Local Express Food & Wine
0.2 miAl Rayan Halal BoucherieIslington, N7 6RQWalking directions to Al Rayan Halal Boucherie

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 7HE, 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)Finsbury Park WestE02000558
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 005DE01002737
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N7 7HE

Is N7 7HE (Finsbury Park West) safe?

The area around N7 7HE 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 7HE?

The median sale price around N7 7HE in Finsbury Park West is £510,000 (about £801 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N7 7HE?

There are 20 schools close to N7 7HE, including St Mark's CofE Primary School (Good), Montem Primary School (Good) and Pooles Park Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N7 7HE?

The closest station to N7 7HE is Upper Holloway in TfL zone 2, about 810 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around N7 7HE?

N7 7HE 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 7HE (Finsbury Park West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington North covering N7 7HE 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).