Living In Finsbury Park

Finsbury Park is located towards the northern edge of London. Not to be confused with Finsbury, the financial district in the City Centre. It's a lively, multicultural district centred around its namesake park. Situated on the Victoria Line, Finsbury Park is in Zone 2 and only a few stops away from the city centre.

Area key takeouts

Excellent transport links

Safe area

Excellent amenities

Student area

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Finsbury Park in a snapshot

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There are many universities that are close to Finsbury Park, so the neighbourhood is great for students or graduates. The main universities close are City, University of London, London International University and City and Islington College

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Within Finsbury Park, there’s several excellent shopping areas and restaurants; Seven Sisters Road, Blackstock Road and Stroud Green. All three are surrounding Finsbury Park and offer amenities from local chippies to trendy brunch spots.

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Finsbury Park has excellent transport links, making it the perfect place for students, graduates and commuters. The area is situated on the Victoria and Piccadilly lines and two stops away from King’s Cross & St Pancras International station.

Demographic

Students, Young professionals, Families, Lively neighbourhood

Attributes

Shopping areas, Cultural, Lots of places to visit and walk, Restaurants, Cafes

Safety

A safe area with a welcoming community

Welcome to Finsbury Park

A busy, lively neighbourhood surrounding the iconic park with a variety of shops, restaurants and area to explore, these are our top picks for Finsbury Park.

Home to Finsbury Park

Finsbury Park is nestled in the heart of the district and offers a slice of English history. The park has gone through a lot of regeneration and has a number of entertainment facilities, including a café, a children’s play area and an art exhibition space. The park also offers great sporting facilities too, with a running track, tennis courts and an American football and baseball area.

Home to Blackstock Road

Blackstock is one of the main shopping areas in Finsbury Park and is the horizontal road linking Stroud Green and Highbury Park. It’s very familiar to Arsenal fans, since the Emirates is so close to this bustling shopping street. Towards the south end of the road, there are many pubs and cafes and going to the north end, more cultural eateries and brunch spots, like Q&T Vietnamese Kitchen and Boulangerie Bon Matin.

A short walk to the Emirates Stadium

If you’re a football fan, you will know which team this stadium belongs to. The Emirates Stadium is home to Arsenal football club and is located to the south of Finsbury Park. It’s capacity is 60,704 and is the fourth largest stadium in England. In 2009 the stadium started a project called “Arsenalisation” in which it aimed to restore visible links to Arsenal’s history and culture.

Finsbury Park

Amenities

Supermarkets
Tesco , Lidl , Sainsbury's , Local corner shops
Gyms
PureGym , The Gym Group , Finsbury Park Playground

Universities

City, University of London
London International University
City and Islington College

Transport Links

Tube Stations
Finsbury Park - Piccadilly and Victoria Lines , Manor House - Piccadilly Line , Arsenal - Piccadilly Line
Train Stations
Finsbury Park - Great Northern Railway , Harringay - Great Northern Railway , Crouch Hill - London Overground , Harringay Green Lanes - London Overground
Bus Services
19, 29, 153, 236, 253, 259, N29, N279, W7

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Cost of living in the area

Monthly Rent Average

House

£2,020

Per month, based on 3 bedroom property

Halls

£904

Per month, dependant on chosen halls

Cost of Bills

Utilities

£100

Per month

Wifi

£35.00

Per month

Council Tax

£1,031

Per year

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Connectivity

Fibre Download Speed

80 Mbps

Fibre Upload Speed

20 Mbps

5G/4G

Good Coverage

Based on all major phone networks

Other Expenses

Pint of Beer

£3.30

Gym Membership

£23.00

Per month

Weekly Food Shop

£20.00

The best spots in Finsbury Park

For Coffee

LoFI Coffee

A trendy, independent coffee house that combines popular drinks with eclectic tunes.

For Brunch

Boulangerie Bon Matin

A friendly brunch spot that sells fresh baked goods and delicious lunches.

For Dinner

Q&T Vietnamese Kitchen

A traditional Vietnamese restaurant offering light and fragrant meat, fish and vegetable dishes.

For Drinks

The Faltering Fallback

Hidden away behind Finsbury Park, you'll find this charming, well loved Irish pub. 

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Frequently asked questions about Finsbury Park

Is Finsbury Park a safe place to live?

Finsbury Park used to be subject to a fair amount of crime, but as part of a regeneration effort, the area has become a lot safer. 

Is there a student demographic in Finsbury Park?

13.4% of residents living in Finsbury Park are students and this number continues to rise due to the low rental costs of the area. 

What is the arts and culture scene like in Finsbury Park?

Finsbury Park has an excellent arts and culture scene. The Finsbury Park Creative Hub is a regeneration project that brings together cultural partners in the area of Finsbury Park and works collaboratively to increase the arts scene within the district. From theatre productions to art exhibitions, Finsbury Park isn’t short of interest and inspiring showcases.

What are the transport links like in Finsbury Park?

Transport to and from Finsbury Park is a breeze, no matter what direction you’re coming from. The main tube stop is situated on both the Victoria and Piccadilly lines so you’re able to travel throughout the City of London easily, with little to no changes involved. There are countless bus stops peppering the area so if a bus is your chosen mode of transport, you're in luck. Finsbury Park, also has a train station that has destinations going to Brighton, Cambridge, Peterborough and King’s Cross.

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