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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.