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West Finchley

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About

West Finchley is a residential area in the London Borough of Barnet, located approximately 8 miles north of central London. The area is well-connected, with West Finchley Underground station providing access to the Northern Line, making it a practical choice for commuters. The surrounding streets feature a mix of semi-detached and detached houses, along with some low-rise apartment buildings, catering to families and professionals.

The local amenities include a selection of independent shops, cafes, and pubs, concentrated around Nether Street and High Road. Nearby green spaces like Victoria Park and Avenue House Grounds offer recreational options. The area has a quiet, suburban feel, with schools and community facilities serving the local population. West Finchley balances convenience with a residential atmosphere, typical of outer London neighbourhoods.

Area overview

On average West Finchley has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in West Finchley is £76,300 per year. On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

9/10

Social housing

2.3%

Connectivity

4/10

Area Profile

West Finchley Population

7,570

Population density

5,157.7 per km²

Demographics

British

2,617

34.57%

Other White

1,346

17.78%

Indian

1,045

13.8%

Other Asian

703

9.29%

Other

640

8.45%

Total population: 7,571

Housing

Owns outright

985

36.95%

Owns with a mortgage

882

33.08%

Private landlord or letting agency

696

26.11%

Other forms of private rent

1.28%

Other social rented

1.13%

Total households: 2,666

Property prices in West Finchley

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £935,000 in West Finchley area, with individual transactions ranging from £325,000 up to £2,600,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£1,500,000	£1,398,750	£1,443,750	£1,592,500	£1,666,500
Flats	8	£427,500	£332,000	£348,750	£526,842	£842,228
Semi-Detached	29	£950,000	£600,000	£785,000	£1,230,000	£1,713,560
Terraced	5	£882,000	£672,000	£820,000	£1,100,000	£1,140,000

10 years price trend in West Finchley

All postcodes in West Finchley

N31AS

Hamilton Way

N31PL

Fursby Avenue

N31YP

Wentworth Close

N31HT

Nether Street

N127BG

Cissbury Ring South

N127BX

Rodmell Slope

N127JN

Michleham Down

N127JR

Arlington

N31JJ

Grosvenor Road

N31AL

Brent Way

N31PB

Howcroft Crescent

N127BE

Cissbury Ring South

N127BH

Folkington Corner

N127NY

Springfield Close

N31JD

Finchley Way

N31ES

Lansdowne Road

N31NY

Court House Gardens

N31PA

Howcroft Crescent

N127JB

Chanctonbury Way

N127LN

Steynings Way

N31PN

Fursby Avenue

N31JB

Eversleigh Road

N31EP

Eversleigh Road

N127HH

Framfield Close

N127LD

Poynings Way

N31JA

Eversleigh Road

N127AD

Chanctonbury Way

N127BU

Lullington Garth

N127LF

Linkside

N31EB

Elm Park Road

N31NP

Nether Street

N31NX

Huntly Drive

N127AA

Chanctonbury Way

N31EY

Grosvenor Road

N31AG

Finchley Way

N31EX

Grosvenor Road

N31PW

Penstemon Close

N127AN

Cissbury Ring North

N31AN

Hamilton Way

N31RN

Gordon Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

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