Postcode N12 8NU is located in a major urban area, within the West Finchley area of Barnet in the London region, and forms part of the North Finchley area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Finchley is £73,012 per year. The median sale price in West Finchley is £550,000 (around £618 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £400,000 and £831,250. 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 River Side Walk.
North Finchley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,710 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
North Finchley has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 254 ft away from N12 8NU.
North Finchley near N12 8NU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is West Finchley located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 4 | West Finchley | Northern | Walking directions to West Finchley |
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Woodside Park | Northern | Walking directions to Woodside Park |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Finchley Central | Northern | Walking directions to Finchley Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | River Side Walk | Medium | Walking directions to River Side Walk |
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.3 mi | Finchley Memorial Hospital Communal Space | Small | Walking directions to Finchley Memorial Hospital Communal Space |
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 (about £618 per square foot) in West Finchley area, with individual transactions ranging from £159,000 up to £1,650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £875,000 | £644 |
| Detached | 4 | £775,500 | £714 |
| Terraced | 28 | £725,000 | £652 |
| Flats | 60 | £401,250 | £594 |
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 | £807,500 | £405,000 | £880,000 | £751,500 |
| 2026 | £786,000 | £415,000 | £795,000 | £725,000 |
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 | £589 | £553 | £697 | £671 |
| 2026 | £744 | £597 | £637 | £624 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N12 8NU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | 4, Thyra Grove, London, N12 8HD | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2026 | Flat 15, Vine Lodge, 15, Hutton Grove, London, N12 8DW | Flats | Leasehold | £270,000 | |
| 12 Jan 2026 | 8, Thyra Grove, London, N12 8HB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £1,350,000 | |
| 14 May 2025 | 270 - 272, Ballards Lane, London, N12 0ET | Other | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 28 May 2026 | Flat 3, Vivienne House, 4, Hutton Grove, London, N12 8DT | Flats | Leasehold | £270,000 |
In the N12 8NU postcode area, located within North Finchley, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | St Michael's Catholic Grammar School | Voluntary aided school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Nov 2022. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Moss Hall Junior School | Community school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 2 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Moss Hall Infant School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Nov 2023. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of N12 8NU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Waitrose | 273 Ballards Lane, London, N12 8NR | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.1 mi | Local Food Centre | Barnet, N12 0EY | Walking directions to Local Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 350 Ballards Lane, London, N12 0DD | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Finchley Delight Food & Wine | 210 Ballards Lane, London, N3 2NA | Walking directions to Finchley Delight Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Regents Market | 323 Ballards Lane, London, N12 8LT | Walking directions to Regents Market |
Annual council tax rates for Barnet district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for N12 8NU, 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 8NU records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 8NU in West Finchley is £550,000 (about £618 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to N12 8NU, including St Michael's Catholic Grammar School (Outstanding), Moss Hall Junior School (Outstanding) and Moss Hall Infant School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to N12 8NU is West Finchley in TfL zone 4, about 578 m away, serving the Northern line.
N12 8NU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,710 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 8NU 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).