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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 65 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
5/10
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
21.51(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.2(-25%)
Drugs
10.81(+74%)
Vehicle crime
10.04(+7%)
Burglary
6.22(+14%)
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 59 recent sales, the median property price is £800,000 in Finchley Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £325,000 up to £2,375,000.

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
Terraced5£905,000
Detached6£1,562,500
Flats32£480,000
Semi-Detached16£1,030,000

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

N33RP

Bibsworth Road

N32JS

Glenhill Close

N31JT

Hendon Lane

N31RY

Hendon Lane

N33BP

Basing Way

N33DL

Basing Way

N33LN

Regents Park Road

N32LD

Siamese Mews

N33AH

Salisbury Avenue

N33SQ

Finchley Church End

N33TP

Hendon Lane

N33ED

Fairholme Gardens

N31US

St Marys Avenue

N33JG

Regents Park Road

N33TA

Rawlins Close

N33DT

Charter Way

N33AU

Beechwood Avenue

N33EX

Highview Gardens

N33DG

Moat Crescent

N33DA

Basing Way

N33PQ

Finchley Church End

N33DJ

Spencer Courtyard

N33HD

Crooked Usage

N33SA

Cyprus Road

N33HY

Regents Park Road

N33NB

Mountfield Road

N33RR

Bibsworth Road

N31RZ

Hendon Lane

N33QW

Salton Close

N33PY

Allandale Avenue

N33GR

Riverside Gardens

N33RX

Cyprus Road

N33RN

Bibsworth Road

N33RB

Windermere Avenue

N33SX

Hendon Lane

N32TD

East End Road

N33DU

Kinloss Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.