Data updated 24 October 2026 · Area guides · North London
N4 (Finsbury Park): crime, schools, stations and house prices
N4 (Finsbury Park) is a postcode district in North London, covered by Hackney, Haringey and Islington. Homes sold for a median of £565,000 over the 12 months from August 2025 to July 2026, 2.9% up on the year before. It has a crime score of 6/10 (high), with about 156 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year against an England and Wales average of roughly 87. There are 13 schools with an N4 postcode, and the nearest stations include Manor House, Finsbury Park and Harringay.
House prices in N4
621 homes sold in N4 between August 2025 and July 2026, at a median price of £565,000. That's 2.9% higher than the 12 months before (£549,100). 113 of them were new builds.
| Property type | Sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| Flats and maisonettes | 482 | £522,453 |
| Terraced houses | 96 | £938,000 |
| Semi-detached houses | 8 | £1,780,000 |
Latest recorded sales
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2026 | Flat 4, St Marks Mansions Tollington Park, N4 3QZ | Flat | £637,500 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Flat 182, Willowbrook House Coster Avenue, N4 2ZB | Flat | £650,000 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | Flat 104, Willowbrook House Coster Avenue, N4 2ZT | Flat | £108,750 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | Flat D, 13 Queen's Drive, N4 2SZ | Flat | £436,769 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | 204a Green Lanes, N4 2HA | Terraced | £1,525,000 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 69 Pemberton Road, N4 1AX | Flat | £500,000 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | 117 Chesterfield Gardens, N4 1LW | Terraced | £1,142,500 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Flat 4, 196 Green Lanes, N4 2EY | Flat | £690,000 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Flat 37, Hythe House, 1 Green Lanes Walk, N4 2GA | Flat | £587,500 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Flat A, 59 Blackstock Road, N4 2JW | Flat | £523,000 |
Sales appear in Land Registry records a few weeks to a few months after completion, so the most recent months are incomplete.
Crime and safety in N4
Crime score: 6/10 (High). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 156 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year. The England and Wales average is roughly 87.
| Most common crimes | Share |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 26% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22% |
| Shoplifting | 8% |
| Theft from the person | 8% |
| Other theft | 7% |
| Public order | 6% |
How we calculate it: police.uk street-level crime for September 2025 to August 2026 inside 8 of the 45 census neighbourhoods (LSOAs) where homes in N4 sold, divided by their 2021 census population (14,624 residents). Busy high streets and stations push rates up because visitors are counted but don't live there. The score for one street can differ a lot, so check the exact postcode before you buy.
Schools in N4
13 open schools have an N4 postcode. Each name links to the school's official record, where you'll also find its Ofsted reports.
Nursery schools (1)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Islington Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | 0-5 | 98 |
Primary schools (9)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodberry Down Community Primary School | Community school | 2-11 | 661 |
| Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre | Community school | 0-11 | 515 |
| Stroud Green Primary School | Community school | 1-11 | 477 |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Voluntary aided school | 3-11 | 240 |
| South Harringay Junior School | Community school | 7-11 | 234 |
| St Aidan's Voluntary Controlled Primary School Church of England | Voluntary controlled school | 3-11 | 217 |
| South Harringay Infant School | Community school | 3-7 | 208 |
| Parkwood Primary School | Community school | 2-11 | 190 |
| Pooles Park Primary School | Academy sponsor led | 3-11 | 184 |
Secondary schools (2)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skinners' Academy | Academy sponsor led | 11-19 | 939 |
| Arts and Media School Islington | Foundation school | 11-16 | 577 |
Special and other schools (1)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls School Orthodox Jewish | Other independent school | 2-16 | 761 |
Stations near N4
| Station | Distance from the district centre |
|---|---|
| Manor House | 0.3 mi |
| Finsbury Park | 0.4 mi |
| Harringay | 0.5 mi |
| Harringay Green Lanes | 0.6 mi |
| Crouch Hill | 0.6 mi |
| Arsenal | 0.8 mi |
Council and wards
N4 is covered by Hackney, Haringey and Islington. Wards include Arsenal, Brownswood, Clissold, Crouch End, Finsbury Park, Harringay, Hermitage & Gardens and Hillrise.
Frequently asked questions
Is N4 a safe area to live?
N4 (Finsbury Park) has a crime score of 6/10 (High). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 156 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year, which is above the national average of roughly 87 for England and Wales. The most common type was anti-social behaviour. Figures use police.uk data for September 2025 to August 2026.
What is the average house price in N4?
The median sale price in N4 (Finsbury Park) was £565,000 across 621 sales between August 2025 and July 2026, according to HM Land Registry. That is 2.9% higher than the previous 12 months.
Which stations are near N4?
The nearest stations to the centre of N4 are Manor House (0.3 mi), Finsbury Park (0.4 mi), Harringay (0.5 mi) and Harringay Green Lanes (0.6 mi).
How many schools are there in N4?
There are 13 open schools with an N4 postcode, including 9 primary and 2 secondary schools, according to the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register.
Which council covers N4?
N4 is covered by Hackney, Haringey and Islington councils.
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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, police.uk, ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), Get Information About Schools, OpenStreetMap and postcodes.io. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Station data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. This guide is general information, not financial or legal advice.