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N7 7QY

Finsbury Park

Islington

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Detailed insights for N7 7QY

Overview

Postcode N7 7QY is located in a major urban area, within the Finsbury Park ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Holloway Nag's Head area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 167 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Holloway Nag's Head is £69,881 per year. The nearest station is Finsbury Park, about 0.5 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Wray Crescent.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
167
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
28.3%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Holloway Nag's Head has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,862 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Holloway Nag's Head has a very high crime rate, with approximately 167 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.3%

Approximately 28.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Holloway Nag's Head is £69,881 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from N7 7QY.

Flood risk

No risk

Holloway Nag's Head near N7 7QY 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 Finsbury Park located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N7 7QY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 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

2

Upper Holloway

Overground

Walking directions to Upper Holloway

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N7 7QY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWray CrescentMediumWalking directions to Wray Crescent
0.4 miCornwallis SquareSmallWalking directions to Cornwallis Square
0.5 miDavenant Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Davenant Road Park

Area Profile

Population
327
Population density
11,237.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
122.54(+356%)
Violence and sexual offences
46.98(+51%)
Other theft
24.13(+111%)
Public order
15.24(+125%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.97(+145%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
118
36.31%
Other White
70
21.54%
Other
24
7.38%
African
23
7.08%
Chinese
18
5.54%
Total population: 325

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
156
55.12%
No qualifications
40
14.13%
Level 3 (A level)
37
13.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
5.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
5.3%
Total 16+ residents: 283

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
83
52.2%
Social rents from council
37
23.27%
Owns with a mortgage
13
8.18%
Owns outright
11
6.92%
Other social rented
8
5.03%
Total households: 159

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 7QY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N7 7QY
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 7QY postcode area, located within Holloway Nag's Head, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N7 7QY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryMontem Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryPakeman Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryGrafton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N7 7QY
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
0.1 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 7QY, 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)Holloway Nag's HeadE02000560
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 007EE01035651
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2006-11-01

Frequently asked questions about N7 7QY

Is N7 7QY (Holloway Nag's Head) safe?

The area around N7 7QY records about 167 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near N7 7QY?

The median sale price around N7 7QY in Holloway Nag's Head is £510,000 (about £801 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N7 7QY?

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

What is the nearest station to N7 7QY?

The closest station to N7 7QY is Finsbury Park in TfL zone 2, about 769 m away, serving the Great Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria lines.

How deprived is the area around N7 7QY?

N7 7QY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,862 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N7 7QY (Holloway Nag's Head) in Parliament and on the local council?

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