Stroud Green Area Guide
Explore the areas we serve – from parks, entertainment and transport links, to shopping, eating and drinking.
Living in Stroud Green
Stroud Green is an area in north London that has retained its village feel and is home to many independent shops and restaurants. Stroud Green is close to Finsbury Park and Islington and has excellent transport links to central London. Local services are provided by the London Borough of Haringey.
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What is it like to live in Stroud Green?
What is it like to live in Stroud Green?
Stroud Green has many fine examples of large Victorian and Edwardian properties, many of which have been converted into luxurious flats. Redevelopment of Stroud Green means that there are many new build properties, especially around the site of the old waterworks. Many City professionals with children and families choose Stroud Green to buy a home as housing is very affordable.
3 Interesting facts about Stroud Green
1.
A census revealed that Stroud Green has lower overall levels of crimes and better levels of health than the rest of the Borough of Haringey.
2.
The name Stroud Green comes from Old English which means ‘marshy ground covered with brushwood’.
3.
In the late 20th-century, Stroud Green had more than 21 private schools
Properties in Stroud Green
Properties in Stroud Green
There is a wide range of residential properties for sale and rent in Stroud Green. Many period Victorian and Edwardian terraced properties have been converted to spacious flats. However, there are still many 5 or 6-bedroom detached or semi-detached properties in the area.
Stroud Green also has some housing estates with ex-local authority properties that offer affordable housing for families. Over the past few years, these estates have undergone regeneration and now most homes are privately owned.
Many families and young couples choose to look for properties in Stroud Green because the price of housing is significantly lower than nearby Islington or Finsbury Park.
Public transport
Public transport
There are numerous buses that operate locally in Stroud Green that provide great public transport links to central London. However, depending on which part of Stroud Green you live in, there are fast underground Tube services to the West End from Finsbury Park and Manor House stations.
National rail services to the centre of London and beyond are served by stations at Crouch Hill and Haringey.
Where to relax in Stroud Green
Where to relax in Stroud Green
Many people describe Stroud Green as a hidden gem as there is so much to do and you are close to large open green spaces.
The largest park in Stroud Green is Finsbury Park which is over 110 acres in size. Many residents of Stroud Green enjoy strolling, jogging, or relaxing in the wooded and open grass areas. There are also tennis courts, a boating lake, café, and sporting facilities in the park.
Some of the disused railway lines at Finsbury Park and Alexandra Park have been turned into pleasant pathways and there is a nature reserve at Parkland Walk.
Schools in Stroud Green
Schools in Stroud Green
Families living in Stroud Green have a great choice of primary and secondary schools to choose from. For example, one of the primary schools in Stroud Green has an Ofsted rating of ‘outstanding’ with the other two primaries being rated as ‘good’.
The main secondary school in Stroud Green is the Arts and Media School Islington which provides comprehensive education for 11 to 16-year olds.
Local amenities in Stroud Green
Local amenities in Stroud Green
Stroud Green boasts a wide range of shops and boutiques selling everything from high-end furniture to imported Italian meats. You can also find specialty shops that deal in homeware, contemporary art, organic fruit and veg, and upcycled furniture.
For Stroud Green residents who are looking for High Street brands, then the Angel Central Shopping Centre in Islington is close by. There you can find everything under one roof including clothing shops, restaurants, cinemas, and a popular music venue.