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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.0% 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 area has average public transport connectivity. East Finchley is home to around 9,849 people, with a population density of about 10,163.0 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
16%
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

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £520,000 in East Finchley area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £1,787,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Finchley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats51£375,000£7,037
Semi-Detached6£1,567,500£10,056
Terraced24£847,500£8,143

10 years median price trend in East Finchley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Finchley.

All postcodes in East Finchley

N20LN

Elmshurst Crescent

N29DU

Huntingdon Road

N20NA

Homefield Gardens

N20ND

East End Road

N28EP

The Grange

N28LN

New Oak Road

N20SX

Sedgemere Avenue

N28AB

High Road

N20LU

Elmhurst Avenue

N20UF

Market Place

N28JH

Trinity Road

N28HH

High Road

N20NW

Great North Road

N28AQ

High Road

N28JE

Brendon Grove

N28EU

Park Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.