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Finchley Central

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About

Finchley Central is a suburban area centred around its Northern Line station, providing direct access to central London. The district is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Edwardian and inter-war semi-detached houses, along with some modern apartment developments. The main thoroughfare is Ballards Lane, which serves as the local high street with its shops, cafes, and essential services.

The area is home to the distinctive Finchley Central tube station building, a local landmark with its prominent brick clock tower. Nearby, Avenue House Estate offers a public park and gardens, providing green space within the urban setting. The local character is shaped by its transport links and the everyday commercial activity along its central roads.

Area overview

On average Finchley Central has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Finchley Central is £82,928 per year. There are 5 schools in Finchley Central: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Finchley Central is home to around 9,160 people, with a population density of about 6,322.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Finchley Central Population
9,160
Population density
6,322 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.62(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.4(-20%)
Vehicle crime
12.34(+27%)
Drugs
11.57(+90%)
Burglary
7.64(+38%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,468
37.87%
Other White
1,937
21.15%
Other
973
10.62%
Other Asian
660
7.21%
Indian
654
7.14%
Total population: 9,158

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,160
55.51%
No qualifications
1,075
14.34%
Level 3 (A level)
791
10.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
658
8.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
394
5.26%
Total 16+ residents: 7,494

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,392
36.71%
Owns outright
1,234
32.54%
Owns with a mortgage
851
22.44%
Social rents from council
140
3.69%
Other forms of private rent
102
2.69%
Total households: 3,792

Property prices in Finchley Central

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £771,500 in Finchley Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £217,500 up to £2,600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Finchley Central in the 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 Finchley Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£1,675,000
Flats33£516,000
Semi-Detached12£1,027,500
Terraced4£901,250

10 years median price trend in Finchley Central

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

All postcodes in Finchley Central

N33TR

Voysey Close

N33SZ

Windsor Road

N31US

St Marys Avenue

N33EY

Hillcrest Gardens

N33AR

Ashridge Close

N33JP

North Circular Road

N33PG

Fitzalan Road

N33RY

Cyprus Road

N32FG

Arcadia Avenue

N33NH

Holly Park Gardens

N33TZ

Spencer Close

N31BQ

Victoria Avenue

N32TX

Regents Park Road

N33PJ

Allandale Avenue

N33PP

Allandale Avenue

N31SB

Hendon Lane

N32LB

The Avenue

N32SX

East End Road

N33LA

Regents Park Road

N33PD

Fitzalan Road

N33AQ

Ashridge Close

N33HP

Regents Park Road

N33NN

Upper Cavendish Avenue

N33SN

Windsor Road

N32JX

Finchley Church End

N33JG

Regents Park Road

N33QX

Windermere Avenue

N33SS

Windsor Road

N31SU

Hendon Lane

N31SY

Hendon Lane

N33HD

Crooked Usage

N33LS

North Crescent

N32JH

Lichfield Grove

N33AP

Ashridge Close

N33DE

Amberden Avenue

N33EJ

Wickliffe Avenue

N33SL

Hendon Lane

Data Sources

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