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N2 9RQ

Old Farm Road

East Finchley

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Overview

Postcode N2 9RQ is located in a major urban area, within the East Finchley ward of Barnet in the London region, and forms part of the Fallow Corner area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 66.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fallow Corner is £75,010 per year. The nearest station is West Finchley, about 0.9 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is St Pancras and Islington Cemetery.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
62.2%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Fallow Corner has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,094 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Fallow Corner has an average crime rate, with approximately 66.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

62.2%

Approximately 62.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Fallow Corner is £75,010 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 110 ft away from N2 9RQ.

Flood risk

Low

Fallow Corner near N2 9RQ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is West Finchley located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N2 9RQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

4

West Finchley

Northern

Walking directions to West Finchley
1 mi

4

Finchley Central

Northern

Walking directions to Finchley Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N2 9RQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSt Pancras and Islington CemeteryLargeWalking directions to St Pancras and Islington Cemetery
0.4 miFinchley Memorial Hospital Communal SpaceSmallWalking directions to Finchley Memorial Hospital Communal Space
0.5 miOak Lane Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Oak Lane Open Space

Area Profile

Population
275
Population density
12,114.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
36.31(+35%)
Violence and sexual offences
31.5(+1%)
Vehicle crime
9.61(+3%)
Other theft
4.81(-58%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.81(-16%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
81
29.56%
Other White
67
24.45%
African
50
18.25%
Other Asian
14
5.11%
Bangladeshi
12
4.38%
Total population: 274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
37.5%
No qualifications
42
18.75%
Level 3 (A level)
42
18.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
8.93%
Total 16+ residents: 224

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
49
50%
Owns with a mortgage
19
19.39%
Social rents from council
12
12.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
10.2%
Owns outright
6
6.12%
Total households: 98

Property prices in East Finchley

Median price£575,000
Price per sq ft£700
Sales (last 12 months)123
Typical range (middle 50%)£341K – £886K

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £575,000 (about £700 per square foot) in East Finchley area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,787,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Finchley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached12£1,470,000£905
Detached3£1,360,000£763
Terraced40£860,000£721
Flats68£375,000£636

10-year price trendmedian sale price in East Finchley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Finchley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,335,000£357,000£945,000£736,250
2017£1,100,000£395,000£1,050,000£752,000
2018£690,000£365,000£1,010,000£933,000
2019£1,330,000£350,000£975,250£837,750
2020£1,125,000£392,500£938,500£772,500
2021£1,112,500£418,000£1,115,000£843,200
2022£1,160,000£406,500£1,202,500£967,500
2023£835,000£400,000£1,120,000£830,000
2024£1,375,000£497,500£1,082,500£845,000
2025£1,530,000£375,000£1,482,500£855,000
2026£1,075,000£344,500£1,150,000£884,125
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Finchley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Finchley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£785£613£642£690
2017£780£579£663£737
2018£646£604£651£727
2019£676£591£641£697
2020£795£621£705£658
2021£970£654£802£711
2022£930£629£721£803
2023£865£606£775£798
2024£756£685£758£784
2025£771£658£849£728
2026£762£559£739
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Finchley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for East Finchley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N2 9RQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N2 9RQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Oct 2025130, Old Farm Road, London, N2 9RQFlatsLeasehold£270,000
01 Jul 202523, Nursery Road, London, N2 9RATerracedFreehold£505,000
10 Mar 202511, Chambers Gardens, London, N2 9ALTerracedFreehold£817,500
19 Jun 2025124, Glebelands Close, London, N12 0ANFlatsLeasehold£290,000
15 Apr 2025117, Old Farm Road, London, N2 9RGFlatsLeasehold£253,000

Schools

In the N2 9RQ postcode area, located within Fallow Corner, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N2 9RQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryTudor Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryOur Lady of Lourdes RC SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryManorside Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N2 9RQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N2 9RQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miFinchley Express591 High Road, London, N12 0DYWalking directions to Finchley Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barnet district.

Band A£1,422
Band B£1,659
Band C£1,896
Band D£2,133
Band E£2,607
Band F£3,080
Band G£3,554
Band H£4,265

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 N2 9RQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ajith Das Menon

East Finchley - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Alison Moore

East Finchley - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Katy Minshall

East 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
WardEast FinchleyE05013636
ParishBarnet, unparished areaE43000193
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Fallow CornerE02000050
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barnet 027CE01000184
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1981-09-01

Frequently asked questions about N2 9RQ

Is N2 9RQ (Fallow Corner) safe?

The area around N2 9RQ records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 N2 9RQ?

The median sale price around N2 9RQ in Fallow Corner is £575,000 (about £700 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N2 9RQ?

There are 20 schools close to N2 9RQ, including Tudor Primary School (Requires improvement), Our Lady of Lourdes RC School (Good) and Manorside Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N2 9RQ?

The closest station to N2 9RQ is West Finchley in TfL zone 4, about 1,484 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around N2 9RQ?

N2 9RQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,094 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N2 9RQ (Fallow Corner) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Finchley and Golders Green covering N2 9RQ is Sarah Sackman (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ajith Das Menon (Labour Party), Alison Moore (Labour Party) and Katy Minshall (Labour Party).