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N3 1BD

Victoria Avenue

Finchley Church End

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Overview

Postcode N3 1BD is located in a major urban area, within the Finchley Church End ward of Barnet in the London region, and forms part of the Copthall & Downage area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 69.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Copthall & Downage is £86,303 per year. The nearest station is Finchley Central, about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Stephens House & Grounds.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
16.5%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Copthall & Downage has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,823 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Copthall & Downage has an average crime rate, with approximately 69.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.5%

Approximately 16.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Copthall & Downage is £86,303 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 201 ft away from N3 1BD.

Flood risk

No risk

Copthall & Downage near N3 1BD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Finchley Central located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N3 1BD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

4

Finchley Central

Northern

Walking directions to Finchley Central
0.7 mi

4

West Finchley

Northern

Walking directions to West Finchley
0.8 mi

4

Mill Hill East

Northern

Walking directions to Mill Hill East

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N3 1BD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miStephens House & GroundsMediumWalking directions to Stephens House & Grounds
0.2 miMonkey HillSmallWalking directions to Monkey Hill
0.3 miOutdoor Learning AreaSmallWalking directions to Outdoor Learning Area

Area Profile

Population
324
Population density
6,259.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
29.36(+9%)
Violence and sexual offences
24.08(-22%)
Drugs
10.57(+70%)
Vehicle crime
8.22(-12%)
Public order
7.63(+13%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
164
50.77%
Other White
64
19.81%
Other
29
8.98%
African
15
4.64%
Irish
13
4.02%
Total population: 323

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
168
66.14%
Level 3 (A level)
31
12.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
9.45%
No qualifications
16
6.3%
Apprenticeship
9
3.54%
Total 16+ residents: 254

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
43
35.54%
Owns outright
39
32.23%
Social rents from council
15
12.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
12.4%
Other social rented
5
4.13%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Finchley Church End

Median price£710,000
Price per sq ft£602
Sales (last 12 months)151
Typical range (middle 50%)£473K – £998K

Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £710,000 (about £602 per square foot) in Finchley Church End area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £4,415,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Finchley Church End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£1,287,500£622
Semi-Detached49£975,000£642
Terraced16£875,000£533
Flats76£480,000£582

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Finchley Church End

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Finchley Church End.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,550,000£480,000£960,000£598,750
2017£1,300,000£519,975£900,000£782,500
2018£1,562,500£450,000£1,000,000£733,750
2019£1,385,000£475,000£925,000£705,000
2020£1,364,750£455,000£1,015,000£812,500
2021£1,653,500£460,000£1,044,250£822,577
2022£1,887,500£532,500£1,130,000£782,500
2023£1,875,000£505,000£1,100,000£720,000
2024£1,707,500£525,000£1,090,500£694,950
2025£1,600,000£450,000£1,012,500£867,500
2026£1,400,000£487,000£921,000£827,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Finchley Church End.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Finchley Church End.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£491£575£596£539
2017£582£674£633£572
2018£717£566£588£573
2019£608£584£593£569
2020£660£580£575£566
2021£660£593£652£594
2022£716£595£675£602
2023£736£582£639£589
2024£722£568£646£607
2025£682£556£648£573
2026£557£571£610£533
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Finchley Church End.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N3 1BD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N3 1BD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Jun 2026Flat 51, 322, Regents Park Road, London, N3 2FHFlatsLeasehold£487,000
19 Dec 2025Flat 25, 322, Regents Park Road, London, N3 2FHFlatsLeasehold£375,000
26 Jun 20256, Clifton Avenue, London, N3 1BNTerracedFreehold£1,355,000
04 Jul 202514, Dollis Park, London, N3 1HNSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,400,000
27 Feb 202645, Dollis Park, London, N3 1HJSemi-DetachedFreehold£940,000

Schools

In the N3 1BD postcode area, located within Copthall & Downage, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N3 1BD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicablePardes House Grammar SchoolOther independent school

Inadequate

0.1 miPrimaryPardes House Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N3 1BD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N3 1BD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCorner Supermarket2 Hendon Lane, London, N3 1TRWalking directions to Corner Supermarket
0.1 miFinchley Food StoreCollege Terrace, Barnet, N3 1DPWalking directions to Finchley Food Store
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalRegents Park Road, Barnet, N3 1DHWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miLittle Waitrose318-320 Regent's Park Road, London, N3 2LNWalking directions to Little Waitrose
0.1 miFinchley Xpress373 Regent's Park Road, London, N3 1DEWalking directions to Finchley Xpress

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 N3 1BD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jennifer Anne Grocock

Finchley Church End - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Josh Mastin-Lee

Finchley Church End - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Sachin Rajput

Finchley Church End - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Sarah Sackman

Finchley and Golders Green - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBarnetE09000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyFinchley and Golders GreenE14001238
WardFinchley Church EndE05013639
ParishBarnet, unparished areaE43000193
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Copthall & DownageE02000048
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barnet 025CE01000204
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N3 1BD

Is N3 1BD (Copthall & Downage) safe?

The area around N3 1BD records about 70 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near N3 1BD?

The median sale price around N3 1BD in Copthall & Downage is £710,000 (about £602 per square foot) based on 151 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N3 1BD?

There are 19 schools close to N3 1BD, including Pardes House Grammar School (Inadequate), Pardes House Primary School (Good) and St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N3 1BD?

The closest station to N3 1BD is Finchley Central in TfL zone 4, about 267 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around N3 1BD?

N3 1BD scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,823 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N3 1BD (Copthall & Downage) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Finchley and Golders Green covering N3 1BD is Sarah Sackman (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jennifer Anne Grocock (Conservative and Unionist Party), Josh Mastin-Lee (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Sachin Rajput (Conservative and Unionist Party).