Postcode N12 8DL 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 155 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 Woodside Park, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is River Side Walk.
North Finchley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,989 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
North Finchley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 155 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.5% 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.
The average income per household in North Finchley is £73,012 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N12 8DL.
North Finchley near N12 8DL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Woodside Park located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Woodside Park | Northern | Walking directions to Woodside Park |
| 0.5 mi | 4 | West Finchley | Northern | Walking directions to West Finchley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | River Side Walk | Medium | Walking directions to River Side Walk |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £875,000 | £678 |
| Detached | 3 | £786,000 | £688 |
| Terraced | 29 | £772,000 | £652 |
| Flats | 73 | £405,000 | £553 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N12 8DL.
In the N12 8DL postcode area, located within North Finchley, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N12 8DL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Q Stores | 19 Lodge Lane, London, N12 8JG | Walking directions to Q Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Afghan Market | Percy Road, Barnet, N12 8JY | Walking directions to Afghan Market |
| 0.2 mi | Nick Market | 809 High Road, London, N12 8JT | Walking directions to Nick Market |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 776 High Road, London, N12 9QH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Regents Market | 323 Ballards Lane, London, N12 8LT | Walking directions to Regents Market |
Annual council tax rates for Barnet district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for N12 8DL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Danny Rich
West Finchley - Elected 7 May 2026
Kath McGuirk
West Finchley - Elected 7 May 2026
Ross Houston
West Finchley - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Sackman
Finchley and Golders Green - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around N12 8DL records about 155 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around N12 8DL in North Finchley is £520,000 (about £626 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N12 8DL, including St Michael's Catholic Grammar School (Outstanding), Northside Primary School (Good) and The London Mechina. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N12 8DL is Woodside Park in TfL zone 4, about 462 m away, serving the Northern line.
N12 8DL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,989 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Finchley and Golders Green covering N12 8DL 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).
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.