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N12 8PJ

Moss Hall Grove

West Finchley

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Detailed insights for N12 8PJ

Overview

Postcode N12 8PJ 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 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 nearest station is West Finchley, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is River Side Walk.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
41.5%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

North Finchley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,360 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

North Finchley has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

41.5%

Approximately 41.5% 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.

Income level

5/10

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

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 112 ft away from N12 8PJ.

Flood risk

No risk

North Finchley near N12 8PJ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N12 8PJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

4

West Finchley

Northern

Walking directions to West Finchley
0.6 mi

4

Woodside Park

Northern

Walking directions to Woodside Park
0.8 mi

4

Finchley Central

Northern

Walking directions to Finchley Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N12 8PJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miRiver Side WalkMediumWalking directions to River Side Walk
0.3 miVictoria ParkMediumWalking directions to Victoria Park
0.4 miVictoria ParkMediumWalking directions to Victoria Park

Area Profile

Population
260
Population density
8,176.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
18.34(-32%)
Violence and sexual offences
15.01(-52%)
Vehicle crime
12.78(+36%)
Drugs
6.67(+8%)
Public order
6.67(-1%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
90
34.75%
Other White
40
15.44%
Indian
25
9.65%
Other
24
9.27%
Other Asian
21
8.11%
Total population: 259

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
105
48.17%
No qualifications
33
15.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
12.84%
Level 3 (A level)
28
12.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
7.8%
Total 16+ residents: 218

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
32
24.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
23.85%
Other social rented
22
16.92%
Owns outright
19
14.62%
Owns with a mortgage
15
11.54%
Total households: 130

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 8PJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N12 8PJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Sept 2025Flat 4, Worsley Court, 1, Moss Hall Grove, London, N12 8PNFlatsLeasehold£250,000
25 Mar 2025Flat 3, 247, Ballards Lane, London, N3 1NGFlatsLeasehold£375,000
29 Oct 202514, Green Lawns, Moss Hall Grove, London, N12 8PAFlatsLeasehold£471,500
07 Mar 20257, Green Lawns, Moss Hall Grove, London, N12 8PAFlatsLeasehold£480,000
24 Jun 202530, Burnbrae Close, London, N12 8PHFlatsLeasehold£249,000

Schools

In the N12 8PJ postcode area, located within North Finchley, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N12 8PJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryMoss Hall Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNurseryMoss Hall Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryMoss Hall Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N12 8PJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N12 8PJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFinchley Delight Food & WineBallards Lane, Barnet, N3 2NAWalking directions to Finchley Delight Food & Wine
0.2 miWaitrose273 Ballards Lane, London, N12 8NRWalking directions to Waitrose
0.2 miLocal Food CentreBarnet, N12 0EYWalking directions to Local Food Centre
0.3 miMega Organix193 Ballards Lane, London, N3 1LPWalking directions to Mega Organix
0.3 miPersia183 Ballards Lane, London, N3 1LPWalking directions to Persia

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 8PJ, 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 019CE01000302
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N12 8PJ

Is N12 8PJ (North Finchley) safe?

The area around N12 8PJ 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.

What is the average house price near N12 8PJ?

The median sale price around N12 8PJ 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 8PJ?

There are 20 schools close to N12 8PJ, including Moss Hall Infant School (Good), Moss Hall Nursery School (Outstanding) and Moss Hall Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N12 8PJ?

The closest station to N12 8PJ is West Finchley in TfL zone 4, about 436 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around N12 8PJ?

N12 8PJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,360 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N12 8PJ (North Finchley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Finchley and Golders Green covering N12 8PJ 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.