Area Guide to Arsenal

Our area guide to Arsenal 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 , N1

Arsenal Overview

In mostly monarchical possession until 1630, Highbury, which was named after a manor house placed on high ground, became known to Londoners as a regular source of water to the City from the 15th century. In 1666, 200,000 people huddled together in Highbury Fields to escape the Great Fire and from the late 18th century the first attempts at house building were made in these parts.

In 1910 the Chairman of Fulham Football Club, Henry Norris, was called in to help an ailing south London club called Woolwich Arsenal. His initial plan was to merge the two sides, was rejected, and Woolwich went from bad to worse. In 1913 they endured the worst season in the history of top league football, were duly relegated and Norris took drastic action.

Quite why he chose Highbury as a new home has stayed a mystery. But he clearly saw a move as profitable, their fortunes picked up straight away, the renamed Arsenal finished third in the league, they bought the site outright in 1925 and they have been here ever since.

Guide to Arsenal transport links:

Trains

Angel Road (National Rail)
Bruce Grove
Caledonian Road and Barnsbury
Canonbury
Essex Road
King's Cross
King's Cross Thameslink
London Kings Cross
New Southgate
Northumberland Park
Palmers Green
Rectory Road
Seven Sisters
Silver Street
South Tottenham
Stamford Hill
Stoke Newington
Tottenham Hale
Upper Holloway
White Hart Lane

Tubes

Archway (Northern Line) (Zone 3, Zone 2)
Arnos Grove (Piccadilly Line) (Zone 4)
Bounds Green (Zone 4, Zone 3)
Kings Cross St Pancras (Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line) (Zone 1)
Kings Cross St Pancras (Zone 1)
Kings Cross St Pancras (Zone 1)
Kings Cross St Pancras (Victoria Line) (Zone 1)
Kings Cross St Pancras (National Rail) (Zone 1)
Oakwood (Zone 5)
Seven Sisters (Zone 3)
Seven Sisters (Zone 3)
Southgate (Zone 4)
Tottenham Hale (Zone 3)
Tottenham Hale (Zone 3)
Tufnell Park (Zone 2)
Turnpike Lane (Zone 3)
Woodside Park (Zone 4)

Arsenal Local Authorities:

Arsenal 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.

Islington Local Authority: http://www.islington.gov.uk

Arsenal 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 Arsenal 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 Arsenal & Exam Results

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

Local schools within Arsenal:

Looking to live in Arsenal?

If you are looking to buy or rent a property in Arsenal use the links below to find the latest properties available.