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N12 0HU

Chislehurst Avenue

West Finchley

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Overview

Postcode N12 0HU is located in a major urban area, within the West Finchley ward of Barnet in the London region, and forms part of the North Finchley area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Finchley is £73,012 per year. The nearest station is West Finchley, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Victoria Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

North Finchley has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,497 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

North Finchley has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.3%

Approximately 4.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in North Finchley is £73,012 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N12 0HU.

Flood risk

No risk

North Finchley near N12 0HU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is West Finchley located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N12 0HU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

4

West Finchley

Northern

Walking directions to West Finchley
0.7 mi

4

Finchley Central

Northern

Walking directions to Finchley Central
0.8 mi

4

Woodside Park

Northern

Walking directions to Woodside Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N12 0HU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miVictoria ParkMediumWalking directions to Victoria Park
0.3 miVictoria ParkMediumWalking directions to Victoria Park
0.1 miFinchley Memorial Hospital Communal SpaceSmallWalking directions to Finchley Memorial Hospital Communal Space

Area Profile

Population
316
Population density
9,723.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.33(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.54(-46%)
Vehicle crime
8.85(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.06(-11%)
Burglary
3.16(-42%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
117
37.26%
Other White
83
26.43%
Indian
33
10.51%
Other
20
6.37%
Other Asian
17
5.41%
Total population: 314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
145
59.18%
Level 3 (A level)
39
15.92%
No qualifications
28
11.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
8.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
4.9%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
36.75%
Owns with a mortgage
40
34.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
23.08%
Social rents from council
4
3.42%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.71%
Total households: 117

Property prices in West Finchley

Median price£520,000
Price per sq ft£626
Sales (last 12 months)140
Typical range (middle 50%)£400K – £826K

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £520,000 (about £626 per square foot) in West Finchley area, with individual transactions ranging from £159,000 up to £1,645,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Finchley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached35£875,000£678
Detached3£786,000£688
Terraced29£772,000£652
Flats73£405,000£553

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Finchley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Finchley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£745,000£388,250£800,000£725,000
2017£795,000£411,500£810,000£705,000
2018£860,000£397,500£874,747£707,500
2019£800,000£406,250£870,000£700,000
2020£795,000£400,000£800,000£693,000
2021£944,000£422,500£855,000£800,000
2022£1,252,500£440,000£900,000£760,000
2023£1,075,000£400,000£920,000£812,500
2024£1,180,000£412,500£915,000£796,400
2025£850,000£405,000£880,000£751,500
2026£668,000£425,000£672,000£778,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Finchley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Finchley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£752£597£588£540
2017£555£597£612£598
2018£397£597£550£575
2019£629£576£581£574
2020£530£610£585£554
2021£640£584£596£599
2022£709£662£646£615
2023£639£600£635£603
2024£767£553£667£654
2025£561£553£702£667
2026£688£618£644£636
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Finchley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Finchley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N12 0HU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N12 0HU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 202534, Holdenhurst Avenue, London, N12 0JBSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,195,000
10 Oct 2025Flat 25, Etchingham Court, Etchingham Park Road, London, N3 2EAFlatsLeasehold£465,000
05 Mar 2025Flat 20, Etchingham Court, Etchingham Park Road, London, N3 2EAFlatsLeasehold£440,000
21 Feb 202566, Granville Road, London, N12 0HTTerracedFreehold£925,000
18 Mar 2026Flat 3, Burberry Court, 15, Etchingham Park Road, London, N3 2DWFlatsLeasehold£415,000

Schools

In the N12 0HU postcode area, located within North Finchley, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N12 0HU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryOur Lady of Lourdes RC SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryMoss Hall Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryManorside Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N12 0HU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N12 0HU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miFinchley Delight Food & WineBallards Lane, Barnet, N3 2NAWalking directions to Finchley Delight Food & Wine
0.2 miFinchley Express591 High Road, London, N12 0DYWalking directions to Finchley Express
0.3 miMega Organix193 Ballards Lane, London, N3 1LPWalking directions to Mega Organix
0.3 miPersia183 Ballards Lane, London, N3 1LPWalking directions to Persia
0.3 miMega Food Centre179 Ballards Lane, London, N3 1LPWalking directions to Mega Food Centre

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barnet district (2025-26).

Band A£1,357
Band B£1,583
Band C£1,809
Band D£2,036
Band E£2,488
Band F£2,940
Band G£3,393
Band H£4,071

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for N12 0HU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Danny Rich

West Finchley - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Kath McGuirk

West Finchley - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Ross Houston

West Finchley - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Sarah Sackman

Finchley and Golders Green - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBarnetE09000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyFinchley and Golders GreenE14001238
WardWest FinchleyE05013648
ParishBarnet, unparished areaE43000193
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North FinchleyE02000042
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barnet 019DE01000317
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N12 0HU

Is N12 0HU (North Finchley) safe?

The area around N12 0HU records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near N12 0HU?

The median sale price around N12 0HU in North Finchley is £520,000 (about £626 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N12 0HU?

There are 20 schools close to N12 0HU, including Our Lady of Lourdes RC School (Good), Moss Hall Infant School (Good) and Manorside Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N12 0HU?

The closest station to N12 0HU is West Finchley in TfL zone 4, about 678 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around N12 0HU?

N12 0HU scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,497 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N12 0HU (North Finchley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Finchley and Golders Green covering N12 0HU is Sarah Sackman (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Danny Rich (Labour Party), Kath McGuirk (Labour Party) and Ross Houston (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.