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About

Woodhouse ward is situated in the northern part of the London Borough of Barnet, bordering Hertfordshire. The area is primarily residential, characterised by suburban housing developments and several local parks, including the expansive Victoria Recreation Ground. It is served by Oakleigh Park railway station, providing connections into central London. The ward contains a mix of detached and semi-detached homes, with local shopping parades catering to daily needs along Oakleigh Road North and Whetstone High Road.

The community is anchored by institutions like St. John's Church and the local library. A notable local landmark is the preserved Finchley Nurseries site, which reflects the area's more rural past before its 20th-century suburban expansion. The North Circular Road (A406) forms a significant transport route along the ward's southern boundary, influencing the area's connectivity and character.

Area overview

On average Woodhouse has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 11.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Woodhouse is £75,778 per year. There are 5 schools in Woodhouse: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (2 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have low public transport connectivity. Woodhouse is home to around 13,914 people, with a population density of about 6,321.7 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.4%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Woodhouse Population
13,914
Population density
6,321.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.42(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.8(-4%)
Vehicle crime
18.61(+99%)
Shoplifting
9.92(-1%)
Other theft
9.77(-15%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,697
33.76%
Other White
2,822
20.28%
Indian
1,354
9.73%
Other Asian
1,004
7.22%
Other
949
6.82%
Total population: 13,914

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,387
47.32%
No qualifications
2,027
17.8%
Level 3 (A level)
1,370
12.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,139
10%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
717
6.3%
Total 16+ residents: 11,385

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,971
35.75%
Owns outright
1,356
24.59%
Owns with a mortgage
1,345
24.39%
Other social rented
319
5.79%
Social rents from council
295
5.35%
Total households: 5,514

Property prices in Woodhouse

Median price£492,500
Price per sq ft£605
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£374K – £702K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £492,500 (about £605 per square foot) in Woodhouse area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £1,350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Woodhouse over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached13£770,000£701
Detached3£760,000£599
Terraced22£666,250£637
Flats38£372,500£580

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Woodhouse

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodhouse.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£833,750£360,000£660,000£805,500
2017£920,000£360,000£735,000£631,500
2018£350,000£731,000£621,500
2019£850,000£382,500£792,500£663,125
2020£950,000£390,000£755,000£622,500
2021£1,115,000£350,000£837,500£702,500
2022£1,310,000£425,000£897,750£800,000
2023£1,382,500£348,500£800,000£740,000
2024£1,000,000£340,000£880,000£785,000
2025£957,500£340,000£865,000£637,500
2026£435,000£645,000£652,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodhouse.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woodhouse.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£576£562£512£545
2017£517£545£585£556
2018£577£556£565
2019£563£553£550£567
2020£525£611£571£602
2021£697£563£591£581
2022£673£617£639£623
2023£1,491£555£614£595
2024£789£569£618£613
2025£643£556£586£621
2026£580£701£627
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woodhouse.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Woodhouse in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barnet district.

Band A£1,422
Band B£1,659
Band C£1,896
Band D£2,133
Band E£2,607
Band F£3,080
Band G£3,554
Band H£4,265

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Woodhouse ward.

Local councillors

Anne Cecilia Hutton

Woodhouse - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Charli Thompson

Woodhouse - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party