Our area guide to Finsbury 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
EC1R, EC1V
Finsbury Area Overview
Traditionally much of the EC1 area that covers Finsbury was dominated by commercial and industrial use. Nowadays most of the industry has gone and the area is given over to residential use
Finsbury Property Types & Architecture
Most of the houses in this area are on the boarders of Finsbury and Islington. The majority of housing in other parts of EC1 is apartments and converted lofts.
Finsbury Shopping & Entertainment
The area is within a short distance of several large shopping areas at the Angel and Moorgate.
There are several nightclubs in the area, and lots of trendy wine bars and restaurants. Some of the more old fashion public houses still exist.
Finsbury Parks & Commons
There are few open spaces but several of the garden squares in the Finsbury area are open to the public
Finsbury Who lives here?
Wealthy professionals who work in the City.
Guide to Finsbury transport links:
Trains
- Old Street (National Rail)
Tubes
- Angel (Northern Line) (Zone 1)
- Barbican (Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line) (Zone 1)
- Barbican (National Rail) (Zone 1)
- Old Street (Zone 1)
- Old Street (Zone 1)
Finsbury Local Authorities:
Finsbury
is represented by
Islington Council
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.
Finsbury 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 1 councils covering the Finsbury area.
Council tax rates for each Local Authority
| Council |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
| Islington |
£794 |
£926 |
£1,058 |
£1,191 |
£1,455 |
£1,720 |
£1,984 |
£2,381 |
| English Averages |
£761 |
£888 |
£1,015 |
£1,142 |
£1,396 |
£1,650 |
£1,904 |
£2,285 |
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 & Year 2006 Exam Results
Schools in Finsbury fall under the Islington Local Education Authority. Below is a comprehensive list of public schools in Finsbury by type, together with full school details and the latest exam results.
Local schools within Finsbury:
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