Postcode N3 2BW 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 average crime levels, with around 60.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below 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 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Oakdene Park.
Church End has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,372 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
Church End has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 36 ft away from N3 2BW.
Church End near N3 2BW 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 4 | Finchley Central | Northern | Walking directions to Finchley Central |
| 0.4 mi | 4 | West Finchley | Northern | Walking directions to West Finchley |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Mill Hill East | Northern | Walking directions to Mill Hill East |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Oakdene Park | Large | Walking directions to Oakdene Park |
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.3 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 2BW.
In the N3 2BW postcode area, located within Church End, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N3 2BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Finchley Food Centre | 70 Ballards Lane, London, N3 2BU | Walking directions to Finchley Food Centre |
| 0 mi | East European Food | 56 Ballards Lane, London, N3 2BU | Walking directions to East European Food |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Superstore Finchley | 21-29 Ballards Lane, London, N3 1XP | Walking directions to Tesco Superstore Finchley |
| 0.1 mi | Bucharest Supermarket | Long Lane, London, N3 2PT | Walking directions to Bucharest Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Nice | Ballards Lane, Barnet, N3 2HA | Walking directions to Nice |
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 2BW, 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 2BW records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 2BW 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 2BW, including St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good), Pardes House Primary School (Good) and Pardes House Grammar School (Inadequate). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to N3 2BW is Finchley Central in TfL zone 4, about 353 m away, serving the Northern line.
N3 2BW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,372 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 2BW 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.