Finsbury Park is an up and coming residential area in North London. With good transport links, the vast green space of Finsbury Park, and leafy streets of Victorian terraces, this neighbourhood is becoming increasingly popular with families and young professionals alike, who discover that the area's notoriety is a holdover from a different, pre-regeneration programme time.
The area appeals to many of the same types of people, including young professionals who work in Islington and the City as well as families. It's an incredibly diverse neighbourhood, and one in which you are likely to find people who are similar to you. There are also many community activities including things like drop-in yoga classes in Finsbury Park itself, which means that there is a lot of potential for cultivating a community here.
Finsbury park has a rough reputation, but has been improving rapidly for several years. Crime in Finsbury Park is down overall, with falling trends for Burglary, Criminal damage, Drugs, Other, and Robbery.
Parking in Finsbury Park can be difficult and costly.
With a large number of pubs (although you may have slightly fewer options if you're not an Arsenal fan), there are many places to get a drink and even some post-pub food. However, there aren't many places to go after the pubs close. Still, the area is very well connected by Tube and by bus, so residents can travel to clubs.
Many families are being drawn to Finsbury Park because of its excellent green space, which also features numerous recreation facilities, and the wide range of types of property available here. There are also many options for family-friendly dining and shopping. It's an excellent balance of urban and residential.
Finsbury Park is a great place to bring your dog for a walk, or for a longer day exploring or jogging together at the weekend.
Finsbury Park Tube station (Zone 2) is on the Victoria and Piccadilly lines, offering quick travel into Central London, as well as National Rail services. Manor House (Zone 2/3) is also on the Piccadilly Line. Overground trains serve Crouch Hill, Finsbury Park, Harringey, and Harringay Green Lanes. There are numerous buses serving Finsbury Park. It is also close to the City, where a lot of the area's residents work.