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West Finchley

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About

West Finchley is a residential ward located in the London Borough of Barnet. The area is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It is situated near the A1 and A406, providing good transport links to central London and surrounding areas. The ward includes parts of the Finchley Golf Club and is close to open spaces like Victoria Park.

The area has local shops and amenities along Nether Street and Long Lane, serving the community’s daily needs. West Finchley Underground Station, on the Northern Line, offers direct connections to central London. The ward is also home to several schools, including St Mary’s CofE Primary School. The population is a mix of families and professionals, with a relatively quiet, suburban atmosphere.

Area overview

On average West Finchley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.0% 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 £63,157 per year. There are 8 schools in West Finchley: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

West Finchley Population
19,430
Population density
7,963.4 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,158
31.69%
Other White
4,173
21.48%
Indian
2,412
12.41%
Other
1,644
8.46%
Other Asian
1,462
7.52%
Total population: 19,430

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
3,028
39.07%
Owns outright
2,136
27.56%
Owns with a mortgage
1,924
24.82%
Other social rented
286
3.69%
Social rents from council
171
2.21%
Total households: 7,751

Property prices in West Finchley

Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £517,500 in West Finchley area, with individual transactions ranging from £152,000 up to £1,685,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Finchley 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 West Finchley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£1,685,000
Flats88£418,500
Semi-Detached34£887,500
Terraced35£779,000

10 years median price trend in West Finchley

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

All postcodes in West Finchley

N32DP

Church End

N32QS

Long Lane

N120AF

Fallow Corner

N120DN

Woodberry Grove

N120ES

North Finchley

N120DT

Christchurch Avenue

N120JQ

Heatherdene Close

N128BU

Lodge Lane

N128DR

Birkbeck Road

N128PJ

Moss Hall Grove

N31AN

Hamilton Way

N31LF

Cornwall Avenue

N32AE

Squires Lane

N32AH

Squires Lane

N32PY

Long Lane

N32RR

Pointalls Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.