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N7 7HU

Andover Road

Finsbury Park

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Detailed insights for N7 7HU

Overview

Postcode N7 7HU 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 Finsbury Park, about 0.4 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Wray Crescent.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
75.2%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

75.2%

Approximately 75.2% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N7 7HU.

Flood risk

No risk

Finsbury Park West near N7 7HU 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N7 7HU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Finsbury Park

Great Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria

Walking directions to Finsbury Park
0.5 mi

3

Crouch Hill

Overground

Walking directions to Crouch Hill
0.6 mi

2

Arsenal

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Arsenal

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N7 7HU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWray CrescentMediumWalking directions to Wray Crescent
0.4 miCornwallis SquareSmallWalking directions to Cornwallis Square
0.3 miRoyal Northern GardensSmallWalking directions to Royal Northern Gardens

Area Profile

Population
366
Population density
29,120 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

Bangladeshi
77
21.1%
African
66
18.08%
Other White
64
17.53%
British
48
13.15%
Other
32
8.77%
Total population: 365

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
81
29.89%
Level 4+ (Degree)
71
26.2%
Level 3 (A level)
42
15.5%
Other
25
9.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
8.49%
Total 16+ residents: 271

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
87
69.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.8%
Owns with a mortgage
9
7.2%
Other social rented
7
5.6%
Owns outright
6
4.8%
Total households: 125

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 7HU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N7 7HU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Sept 202550, Ray Walk, London, N7 7RDTerracedFreehold£1,530,000
11 Sept 202550, Ray Walk, London, N7 7RDOtherFreehold£1,310,000
24 Dec 202544A, Birnam Road, London, N4 3LQFlatsLeasehold£422,000
21 Nov 2025Flat 2, 54, Birnam Road, London, N4 3LQFlatsLeasehold£480,000
19 Aug 202520C, Birnam Road, London, N4 3LQFlatsLeasehold£450,000

Schools

In the N7 7HU 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 7HU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryPooles Park Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryPooles Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Special Measures

0.2 miPrimaryMontem Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N7 7HU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLocal Express Food & WineMoray Mews, Islington, N7 7DZWalking directions to Local Express Food & Wine
0.1 miTesco ExpressHornsey Road, Islington, N19 4HNWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miTollington LocalTollington Way, Islington, N7 6RPWalking directions to Tollington Local
0.2 miStar Food & WineBerriman Road, Islington, N7 7PTWalking directions to Star Food & Wine
0.2 miFinsbury Food MarketBiggerstaff Street, Islington, N7 7DRWalking directions to Finsbury Food Market

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 7HU, 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 7HU

Is N7 7HU (Finsbury Park West) safe?

The area around N7 7HU 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 7HU?

The median sale price around N7 7HU 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 7HU?

There are 20 schools close to N7 7HU, including Pooles Park Primary School, Pooles Park Primary School (Special Measures) and Montem Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N7 7HU?

The closest station to N7 7HU is Finsbury Park in TfL zone 2, about 641 m away, serving the Great Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria lines.

How deprived is the area around N7 7HU?

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

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