Postcode N3 1QS is located in a major urban area, within the West Finchley ward of Barnet in the London region, and forms part of the Church End area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 130.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Church End is £79,944 per year. The nearest station is Finchley Central, about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Oakdene Park.
Church End has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,036 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Church End has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Church End is £79,944 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N3 1QS.
Church End near N3 1QS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Finchley Central located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Finchley Central | Northern | Walking directions to Finchley Central |
| 0.3 mi | 4 | West Finchley | Northern | Walking directions to West Finchley |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Mill Hill East | Northern | Walking directions to Mill Hill East |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Oakdene Park | Large | Walking directions to Oakdene Park |
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £875,000 | £678 |
| Detached | 3 | £786,000 | £688 |
| Terraced | 29 | £772,000 | £652 |
| Flats | 73 | £405,000 | £553 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N3 1QS.
In the N3 1QS postcode area, located within Church End, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N3 1QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Finchley Food Centre | 70 Ballards Lane, London, N3 2BU | Walking directions to Finchley Food Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Superstore Finchley | 21-29 Ballards Lane, London, N3 1XP | Walking directions to Tesco Superstore Finchley |
| 0.1 mi | East European Food | 56 Ballards Lane, London, N3 2BU | Walking directions to East European Food |
| 0.1 mi | Bucharest Supermarket | Long Lane, London, N3 2PT | Walking directions to Bucharest Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Mega Food Centre | 179 Ballards Lane, London, N3 1LP | Walking directions to Mega Food Centre |
Annual council tax rates for Barnet district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for N3 1QS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Danny Rich
West Finchley - Elected 7 May 2026
Kath McGuirk
West Finchley - Elected 7 May 2026
Ross Houston
West Finchley - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Sackman
Finchley and Golders Green - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around N3 1QS records about 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around N3 1QS in Church End is £520,000 (about £626 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to N3 1QS, including St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good), Moss Hall Junior School (Good) and Moss Hall Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N3 1QS is Finchley Central in TfL zone 4, about 455 m away, serving the Northern line.
N3 1QS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,036 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Finchley and Golders Green covering N3 1QS 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).
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.