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East Finchley

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East Finchley ward is situated in the London Borough of Barnet, bordering Haringey to the south. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses alongside 1930s semis and some modern apartment developments. Its central hub is located around the High Road and Station Road, which host a range of independent shops, cafes, and essential services. The ward is well-connected by public transport, centred on the Northern line Underground station that shares its name.

A significant local landmark is the Archer statue by Eric Aumonier, erected in 1940, which stands atop the tube station. The area includes a section of the Parkland Walk, a linear nature reserve on a disused railway line popular for walking and cycling. Open spaces such as Cherry Tree Wood, with its cafe and tennis courts, provide green respite. The Phoenix Cinema, one of the UK's oldest continuously operating cinemas, is a notable cultural fixture on the High Road.

Area overview

On average East Finchley has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.3% 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 £81,362 per year. There are 5 schools in East Finchley: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. East Finchley is home to around 16,639 people, with a population density of about 6,772.9 per km2.

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

4/10

Area Profile

East Finchley Population

16,639

Population density

6,772.9 per km²

Crime

Anti-social behaviour

19.47(-27%)

Violence and sexual offences

17.91(-41%)

Vehicle crime

9.5(-2%)

Burglary

6.37(+15%)

Shoplifting

5.83(-42%)

London average

Demographics

British

7,122

42.81%

Other White

3,268

19.64%

Other

1,081

6.5%

Indian

932

5.6%

African

860

5.17%

Total population: 16,638

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

7,653

56.79%

No qualifications

1,682

12.48%

Level 3 (A level)

1,507

11.18%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,194

8.86%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

736

5.46%

Total 16+ residents: 13,477

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

1,818

26.35%

Owns outright

1,675

24.28%

Owns with a mortgage

1,650

23.92%

Other social rented

862

12.49%

Social rents from council

712

10.32%

Total households: 6,899

Property prices in East Finchley

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 in East Finchley area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Finchley over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	2	£1,205,000	£1,065,500	£1,127,500	£1,282,500	£1,344,500
Flats	66	£391,750	£210,750	£290,500	£522,500	£681,250
Semi-Detached	19	£1,400,000	£577,950	£1,073,750	£1,582,500	£1,723,000
Terraced	44	£821,250	£488,000	£658,000	£964,000	£1,475,000

10 years median price trend in East Finchley

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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