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East Finchley

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About

East Finchley sits within the London Borough of Barnet, characterised by its suburban residential streets and a central high road. The area is well-connected by the Northern Line, with the station marked by the iconic Archer statue, a local landmark. The main thoroughfare is lined with a mix of independent shops, cafes, and longstanding local businesses, serving the community's daily needs.

Nearby, Cherry Tree Wood provides a significant green space with tennis courts, a children's playground, and a cafe. The area's housing stock is varied, including Victorian and Edwardian terraces, 1930s semis, and some modern apartment blocks. East Finchley also hosts a monthly farmers' market, drawing visitors from neighbouring districts to its high road.

Area overview

On average East Finchley has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 16.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in East Finchley is £82,701 per year. There are 3 schools in East Finchley: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have average public transport connectivity. East Finchley is home to around 9,849 people, with a population density of about 10,163 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
16.4%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

East Finchley Population
9,849
Population density
10,163 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.94(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.62(-46%)
Vehicle crime
11.88(+27%)
Shoplifting
8.83(-12%)
Burglary
5.79(+6%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,264
43.29%
Other White
2,124
21.56%
Other
559
5.68%
Indian
547
5.55%
African
420
4.26%
Total population: 9,850

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,882
61.24%
Level 3 (A level)
856
10.74%
No qualifications
832
10.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
649
8.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
372
4.67%
Total 16+ residents: 7,972

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,290
30.77%
Owns outright
1,069
25.5%
Owns with a mortgage
1,057
25.21%
Social rents from council
419
10%
Other social rented
257
6.13%
Total households: 4,192

Property prices in East Finchley

Median price£565,000
Price per sq ft£711
Sales (last 12 months)83
Typical range (middle 50%)£323K – £848K

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £565,000 (about £711 per square foot) in East Finchley area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £1,787,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Finchley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached6£1,567,500£933
Terraced28£861,625£756
Flats49£365,000£669

10-year price trendmedian sale price in East Finchley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Finchley.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£355,000£997,500£755,000
2017£395,000£1,100,000£775,000
2018£357,500£1,010,000£940,000
2019£350,000£1,111,000£824,000
2020£420,000£905,000£807,500
2021£450,000£950,000£870,000
2022£460,000£1,250,000£1,165,000
2023£420,000£990,000£1,040,000
2024£525,000£1,122,500£897,500
2025£389,250£1,565,000£885,000
2026£307,000£1,150,000£900,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Finchley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Finchley.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£662£698£713
2017£636£769£737
2018£626£676£749
2019£623£689£696
2020£639£774£678
2021£680£806£706
2022£657£687£804
2023£617£774£790
2024£697£777£797
2025£666£876£753
2026£591£739
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Finchley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for East Finchley in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barnet district.

Band A£1,422
Band B£1,659
Band C£1,896
Band D£2,133
Band E£2,607
Band F£3,080
Band G£3,554
Band H£4,265

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about East Finchley

Is East Finchley safe?

East Finchley records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in East Finchley?

The median sale price in East Finchley is £565,000 (about £711 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in East Finchley?

East Finchley has 1 primary school (1 rated Outstanding) and 2 secondary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is East Finchley?

East Finchley scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in East Finchley sits around rank 18,007 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in East Finchley?

The average household income in East Finchley is around £82,701 per year, and 16% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin East Finchley

N28JX

Long Lane

N20SH

Flaxman Villas

N22GB

Market Place

N28EE

New Trinity Road

N28HT

Simms Gardens

N28EF

William Close

N28GR

Prospect Ring

N20SL

Manor Park Road

N28DE

The Walks

N28JF

Blackdown Close

N29QN

Summerlee Gardens

N28NX

Diploma Avenue

N20LW

Elmshurst Crescent

N20XA

Prospect Place

N29QA

Ingram Road

N28DG

Market Place

N28JD

Taunton Drive

N29QE

Baronsmere Road

N20JJ

Abbots Gardens

N29AS

High Road

N28HB

High Road

N20XL

Homefield Gardens

N28DU

Church Lane

N29JR

Fortis Green

N28LU

The Grange

N28AP

Leslie Road

N20LT

Elmhurst Avenue

N22EU

Market Place

N28BF

Market Place

N28DN

The Walks

N28LX

The Grange

N20JH

Abbots Gardens

N28DD

Market Place

N29AE

High Road

N20TG

Hobbs Green

N20WS

Market Place

N20XF

Market Place

N28HJ

Lucas Gardens

N20XQ

Market Place

N29EA

Leicester Road

N20SQ

Hamilton Road

N29PN

High Road

N29JL

Fortis Green

N28FB

East Finchley

N22GX

East Finchley

N28DR

Church Lane

N29FD

Lincoln Road

N29PY

Park Hall Road

N20TH

Church Lane

N28BN

Leslie Road

N29PS

Fairlawn Avenue

N28LP

Oak Lane

N29DN

Durham Road

N28HG

High Road

N28LY

The Grange

N28GS

Market Place

N28PB

King Street

N28BP

Prospect Ring

N28NT

Deanery Close

N29DF

Huntingdon Road

N28DS

Church Lane

N29PU

Park Hall Road

N22EQ

Market Place

N20JF

Deansway

N20LZ

East End Road

N29EJ

Leicester Mews

N28ES

The Grange

N28BJ

Leslie Road

N28NU

Deanery Close

N20YJ

Market Place

N20JQ

Abbots Gardens

N20SY

Sedgemere Avenue

N20LP

Elmshurst Crescent

N28EN

The Grange

N28BY

Park Gate

N20HR

Market Place

N28BS

Prospect Ring

N28EJ

The Grange

N29AH

High Road

N28NJ

The Grange

N28HU

Vanderville Gardens

N29JN

Fortis Green

N29PJ

High Road

N28AG

High Road

N28DA

Market Place

N28ED

Red Lion Hill

N28EQ

King Street Mews

N28JG

Claybrook Close

N29FA

High Road

N22GF

East Finchley

N28FE

East Finchley

N20ST

Brackenbury Road

N29WU

Market Place

N28GA

Eagans Close

N22GQ

East Finchley

N28BA

East End Road

N20NB

Stanley Road

N20SJ

Manor Park Road

N20TB

Church Lane

N28DF

Oak Ridge Drive