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N12 9HS

Ravensdale Avenue

Woodhouse

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Detailed insights for N12 9HS

Overview

Postcode N12 9HS is located in a major urban area, within the Woodhouse ward of Barnet in the London region, and forms part of the Whetstone East area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whetstone East is £77,782 per year. The nearest station is Woodside Park, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Swan Lane Open Space.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Whetstone East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,048 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Whetstone East has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.7%

Approximately 4.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Whetstone East is £77,782 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 328 ft away from N12 9HS.

Flood risk

No risk

Whetstone East near N12 9HS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Woodside Park located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N12 9HS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

4

Woodside Park

Northern

Walking directions to Woodside Park
0.9 mi

4

West Finchley

Northern

Walking directions to West Finchley
0.9 mi

4

Totteridge and Whetstone

Northern

Walking directions to Totteridge and Whetstone

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N12 9HS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSwan Lane Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to Swan Lane Open Space

Area Profile

Population
272
Population density
4,579.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.97(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.82(-4%)
Vehicle crime
16.68(+78%)
Shoplifting
15.06(+51%)
Other theft
11.83(+3%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
128
47.06%
Other White
60
22.06%
Other
15
5.51%
Chinese
11
4.04%
Other Asian
10
3.68%
Total population: 272

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
136
58.37%
Level 3 (A level)
34
14.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
10.3%
No qualifications
20
8.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
4.29%
Total 16+ residents: 233

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
46
35.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
45
35.16%
Owns with a mortgage
29
22.66%
Social rents from council
4
3.12%
Other social rented
2
1.56%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Woodhouse

Median price£512,500
Price per sq ft£601
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£371K – £745K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £512,500 (about £601 per square foot) in Woodhouse area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £1,350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Woodhouse over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£905,000£643
Semi-Detached10£822,500£542
Terraced26£666,250£627
Flats34£366,500£573

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Woodhouse

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodhouse.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£833,750£360,000£660,000£805,500
2017£920,000£360,000£735,000£631,500
2018£350,000£731,000£621,500
2019£850,000£382,500£792,500£663,125
2020£950,000£390,000£755,000£622,500
2021£1,115,000£350,000£837,500£702,500
2022£1,310,000£425,000£897,750£800,000
2023£1,382,500£348,500£800,000£740,000
2024£1,000,000£340,000£880,000£785,000
2025£957,500£337,000£900,000£637,500
2026£420,000£652,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodhouse.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woodhouse.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£576£562£512£545
2017£517£545£585£556
2018£577£556£565
2019£563£553£550£567
2020£525£611£571£602
2021£697£563£591£581
2022£673£617£639£623
2023£1,491£555£614£595
2024£789£569£618£613
2025£643£552£580£621
2026£582£627
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woodhouse.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Woodhouse in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N12 9HS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N12 9HS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jan 202620, Fairfield Close, London, N12 9STFlatsLeasehold£245,000
07 Jul 202529, Fairfield Close, London, N12 9STFlatsLeasehold£277,500
07 Jul 202529, Fairfield Close, London, N12 9STFlatsLeasehold£277,500
25 Mar 202528, Friern Watch Avenue, London, N12 9NTSemi-DetachedFreehold£925,000
21 Feb 202514, Friern Watch Avenue, London, N12 9NTSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,075,000

Schools

In the N12 9HS postcode area, located within Whetstone East, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N12 9HS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableWoodside SchoolOther independent special school

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimarySacks Morasha Jewish Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryNorthside Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N12 9HS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N12 9HS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's836 High Road, London, N12 9REWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.1 miXian862 High Road, London, N12 9RHWalking directions to Xian
0.1 miFinchley Food & Wine876 High Road, London, N12 9RHWalking directions to Finchley Food & Wine
0.1 miCeline Food & WineHigh Road, Barnet, N12 8PTWalking directions to Celine Food & Wine
0.1 miNazar Food CentreHigh Road, Barnet, N12 8PXWalking directions to Nazar 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 9HS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Anne Cecilia Hutton

Woodhouse - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Charli Thompson

Woodhouse - Elected 7 May 2026

Green 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
WardWoodhouseE05013651
ParishBarnet, unparished areaE43000193
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Whetstone EastE02000034
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barnet 011EE01000322
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N12 9HS

Is N12 9HS (Whetstone East) safe?

The area around N12 9HS records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near N12 9HS?

The median sale price around N12 9HS in Whetstone East is £512,500 (about £601 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N12 9HS?

There are 20 schools close to N12 9HS, including Woodside School (Requires improvement), Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School (Good) and Northside Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N12 9HS?

The closest station to N12 9HS is Woodside Park in TfL zone 4, about 741 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around N12 9HS?

N12 9HS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,048 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N12 9HS (Whetstone East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Finchley and Golders Green covering N12 9HS is Sarah Sackman (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Anne Cecilia Hutton (Labour Party) and Charli Thompson (Green 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.