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N12 9LN

Friern Park

Woodhouse

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Detailed insights for N12 9LN

Overview

Postcode N12 9LN 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 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Friary Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

4.8%

Approximately 4.8% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N12 9LN.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Woodside Park located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N12 9LN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

4

Woodside Park

Northern

Walking directions to Woodside Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N12 9LN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miFriary ParkLargeWalking directions to Friary Park
0.4 miWoodhouse Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Woodhouse Open Space
0.4 miKennard Road Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Kennard Road Open Space

Area Profile

Population
300
Population density
9,615.4 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
121
40.6%
Other White
52
17.45%
Indian
26
8.72%
Other
21
7.05%
Other Asian
17
5.7%
Total population: 298

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
121
55%
No qualifications
34
15.45%
Level 3 (A level)
28
12.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
6.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
5.91%
Total 16+ residents: 220

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
38
30.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
30.65%
Owns outright
33
26.61%
Shared ownership
6
4.84%
Other social rented
6
4.84%
Total households: 124

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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N12 9LN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N12 9LN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Feb 2026126B, Friern Park, London, N12 9LNFlatsLeasehold£490,000
31 Mar 2026Flat 9, Kingsclere Court, 116, Friern Park, London, N12 9LPFlatsLeasehold£355,000
20 Feb 2026Flat 10, Kingsclere Court, 116, Friern Park, London, N12 9LPFlatsLeasehold£357,500
13 Aug 2025Flat 1, Sherwood Court, Friern Park, London, N12 9LXFlatsFreehold£264,000
25 Jul 2025Flat 2, 121, Friern Park, London, N12 9LHFlatsLeasehold£410,000

Schools

In the N12 9LN postcode area, located within Whetstone East, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N12 9LN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miAll-throughWren Academy FinchleyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableDwight School LondonOther independent school

N/A

0.3 mi16 plusImperial College London Mathematics SchoolFree schools 16 to 19

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N12 9LN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miWoodhouse Express222 Woodhouse Road, London, N12 0RSWalking directions to Woodhouse Express
0.3 miVinod's Food & Wine228 Woodhouse Road, London, N12 0RSWalking directions to Vinod's Food & Wine
0.4 miM&A Supermarket221 Woodhouse Road, London, N12 9BDWalking directions to M&A Supermarket
0.4 miTesco Express2 Friern Barnet Lane, London, N11 3LXWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miRobin Food and WineGrove Road, Barnet, N12 9ETWalking directions to Robin Food and Wine

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 9LN, 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 9LN

Is N12 9LN (Whetstone East) safe?

The area around N12 9LN 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 9LN?

The median sale price around N12 9LN 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 9LN?

There are 20 schools close to N12 9LN, including Wren Academy Finchley (Outstanding), Dwight School London and Imperial College London Mathematics School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N12 9LN?

The closest station to N12 9LN is Woodside Park in TfL zone 4, about 1,353 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around N12 9LN?

N12 9LN 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 9LN (Whetstone East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Finchley and Golders Green covering N12 9LN 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.