Postcode N12 8EL 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in North Finchley is £73,012 per year. The nearest station is Woodside Park located about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is River Side Walk.
North Finchley has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,880 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
North Finchley has a very low crime rate, with approximately 37.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.4% 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 8EL.
North Finchley near N12 8EL 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | River Side Walk | Medium | Walking directions to River Side Walk |
Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £515,000 in West Finchley area, with individual transactions ranging from £154,932 up to £1,645,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £786,000 | £7,405 |
| Flats | 79 | £405,000 | £5,952 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £875,000 | £7,298 |
| Terraced | 31 | £772,000 | £7,021 |
10 year median price trend in West Finchley
There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N12 8EL.
In the N12 8EL 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 8EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Sussex Ring, Barnet, N12 7HY | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Q Stores | 19 Lodge Lane, London, N12 8JG | Walking directions to Q Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Nick Market | 809 High Road, London, N12 8JT | Walking directions to Nick Market |
| 0.4 mi | Afghan Market | Percy Road, Barnet, N12 8JY | Walking directions to Afghan Market |
| 0.4 mi | Nazar Food Centre | High Road, Barnet, N12 8PX | Walking directions to Nazar Food Centre |
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 8EL, 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 8EL records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England — it scores 2 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 8EL in North Finchley is £515,000 (about £6,738 per square metre) based on 148 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to N12 8EL, including The London Mechina, The Holmewood School (Outstanding) and St Michael's Catholic Grammar School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N12 8EL is Woodside Park in TfL zone 4, about 238 m away, serving the Northern line.
N12 8EL scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,880 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.