Finsbury was once renowned for clock and watch making during the Industrial Revolution, and you will still find a number of craft workshops carrying on these trades today. Finsbury, in postcode EC1 is in the London Borough of Islington, and is popular with City workers and wealthier young professionals. Finsbury property varies in style and size, and includes a number of new developments, flats in purpose built blocks; Georgian terraced houses, loft conversions, as well as maisonettes in converted Victorian houses. There are a number of quiet residential streets and squares - Percy Circus and Myddleton Square are two examples. If you are searching for flats to rent in Finsbury expect to pay a monthly rental of £900+ for a studio apartment on one of Finsbury's desirable squares.
Amenities for properties in Finsbury
Residents of Finsbury have access to a selection of local shops, coffee shops, bars and some good restaurants. EC1 is within a short distance of several large shopping areas. The Angel Islington has a lively nightlife and is just a five minute walk away. The bars and restaurants of Exmouth Market are also popular with local residents. The shops in Angel include a 24hr Sainsbury's, a number of interesting shops on Upper Street, a cinema, and plenty of bars and restaurants. For people who enjoy keeping fit there is Finsbury Leisure Centre, offering a variety of sports facilities as well as a 25m swimming pool. For entertainment, Sadler's Wells Theatre and the Barbican Arts Centre are both nearby. Although Finsbury's not that well off for green space, several of the garden squares are open to the public, such as Northampton Square and King's Square Gardens. The area is well provided for with a number of schools for children of all ages, including the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts and City University, which offers a range of courses for postgraduates and undergraduates.
Transport for Finsbury
Transport links for Finsbury are good, with access to two tube stations at Angel (Northern Line) and Farringdon (Hammersmith, City, Metropolitan, Circle line and Thameslink). The nearest mainline station is King's Cross, which is just one stop from Angel tube station. The area is also well served by bus routes to the West End and Waterloo.
Surrounding areas
People searching for property to rent in Finsbury may also be interested in registering with estate agents in Clerkenwell, Islington and King's Cross.
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