Area Guide to Finsbury Park

Our area guide to Finsbury Park gives you a quick overview of the neighbourhood from its properties, public parks, local schools, council tax, public transport links to shopping and going out. Postcodes covered by this area guide include N4

Finsbury Park Area Overview

Finsbury Park is an area in London which grew up around an important North London railway interchange at the junction of the London Boroughs of Islington, Haringey and Hackney. It is not to be confused with Finsbury, which is some miles further south, in the City of London. The area, centred on the station has a definite cosmopolitan feel. The shopping area clustered around the crossing of Seven Sisters Road and Blackstock Road and Stroud Green Road reflects this.

Finsbury Park Property Types & Architecture

As you will see in the windows of estate agents in Finsbury Park, such as ludlowthompson.com, the area has many double-fronted semi-detached properties and large attractive 3 and 4 storey houses built around the turn of the century and now converted into flats.

Finsbury Park Shopping & Entertainment

Following its regeneration programme, Finsbury Park eateries and drinking holes have been revamped to include stylish wine bars, pubs and eateries.

Finsbury Park Transport

Excellent bus services. Finsbury Park train station goes to both Kings Cross and Moorgate.

Finsbury Park Parks & Commons

The area is characterised by its huge namesake Finsbury Park, where there are many sporting and social events from rock concerts to festivals providing a key leisure focus for the community.

Finsbury Park Who lives here?

The Finsbury Park neighbourhood is popular with young professionals and city types who find the area more affordable than nearby Islington. Finsbury Park is difficult to categorise as it spans between the three boroughs of Haringey, Hackney and Islington.

Guide to Finsbury Park transport links:

Trains

• Crouch Hill (National Rail)
• Finsbury Park
• Harringay
• Harringay Green Lanes

Tubes

• Finsbury Park (Piccadilly Line) (Zone 2)
• Finsbury Park (Victoria Line, National Rail) (Zone 2)
• Manor House (Zone 3, Zone 2)

Finsbury Park Local Authorities:

Finsbury Park is is represented by Hackney Council, Haringey Council, Islington Counci. which holds the responsibility for delivering services in your area.

Council responsibilities

The council is responsible for all council services and duties, which include Social Services, housing, education and planning. If you’ve a specific question for this council, please visit their website to get contact details for key departments.

• Hackney Local Authority: http://www.hackney.gov.uk
• Haringey Local Authority: http://www.haringey.gov.uk
• Islington Local Authority: http://www.islington.gov.uk

Finsbury Park Council Tax Rates:

Council Tax is worked out by your local council who sets the Council Tax rates for each year. Your property postcode will determine which council you will need to pay. There are currently 3 councils covering the Finsbury Park area.

Council tax rates for each Local Authority

How much will I have to pay?

Each year, every local authority will set a rate of council tax for each valuation band. The amount you have to pay depends on the value of your property and the current rates for your local council. Not everyone will have to pay the full amount of council tax. There are three ways in which your council tax bill may be reduced.

Reductions in council tax:
- the reduction scheme for disabled people
- discounts (i.e. If only one person lives in a property they will get a 25% discount on the council tax bill)
- council tax benefit and second adult rebate

Learn more about council tax at HM Revenue & Customs

Schools in Finsbury Park & Year 2006 Exam Results

Schools in Finsbury Park fall under the Hackney Local Education Authority. Below is a comprehensive list of public schools in Finsbury Park by type, together with full school details and the latest exam results.

Local schools within Finsbury Park:

• Primary Schools in Finsbury Park N4
• Secondary Schools in Finsbury Park N4
• Colleges in Finsbury Park N4
• Sixth Form Schools in Finsbury Park N4

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