Traditional county: London · Unitary authority: Greater London · Region: London
Explore Finsbury, London with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Finsbury map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | Finsbury |
| Traditional County | London |
| Unitary Authority | Greater London |
| District / Borough | Islington |
| Region | London |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 51.528997 |
| Longitude | -0.110273 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
Finsbury presents a vibrant mix of residential streets and commercial hubs, reflecting its evolution from a historic parish to a bustling London suburb. It lies 2.0 km north-west of City of London (from City of London: bearing 323°T, OS grid TQ 311 828). Historically, Finsbury was known for its open fields, which were popular for archery and recreation before urban development took hold. Today, Finsbury is characterised by its diverse architecture, ranging from Victorian terraces to modern apartment blocks, and a lively cultural scene. The area boasts numerous green spaces, including Finsbury Park, offering residents a welcome respite from urban life. Its proximity to the City of London has also made Finsbury a desirable location for professionals, contributing to its dynamic and ever-changing character.
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Explore Finsbury, London, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.528997, -0.110273. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |