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N3 2LE

Sylvan Avenue

Finchley Church End

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Overview

Postcode N3 2LE is located in a major urban area, within the Finchley Church End 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 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% 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 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Victoria Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Church End has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,591 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Church End has an average crime rate, with approximately 60 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Church End is £79,944 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 78 ft away from N3 2LE.

Flood risk

No risk

Church End near N3 2LE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Finchley Central located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N3 2LE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

4

Finchley Central

Northern

Walking directions to Finchley Central
0.8 mi

4

West Finchley

Northern

Walking directions to West Finchley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N3 2LE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miVictoria ParkMediumWalking directions to Victoria Park
0.1 miStephens House & GroundsMediumWalking directions to Stephens House & Grounds
0.4 miMarie Curie Cancer Care Garden of HopeSmallWalking directions to Marie Curie Cancer Care Garden of Hope

Area Profile

Population
313
Population density
6,561.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
45.92(+71%)
Violence and sexual offences
18.37(-41%)
Vehicle crime
12.97(+38%)
Other theft
10.26(-10%)
Burglary
5.4(-1%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
97
31.19%
Other White
93
29.9%
Indian
40
12.86%
Other
23
7.4%
Other Asian
15
4.82%
Total population: 311

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
149
57.53%
No qualifications
43
16.6%
Level 3 (A level)
20
7.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
6.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
5.41%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
79
53.38%
Owns outright
37
25%
Owns with a mortgage
26
17.57%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.38%
Other social rented
1
0.68%
Total households: 148

Property prices in Finchley Church End

Median price£740,000
Price per sq ft£611
Sales (last 12 months)136
Typical range (middle 50%)£465K – £1.1M

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £740,000 (about £611 per square foot) in Finchley Church End area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £4,550,000.

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£1,312,500£675
Semi-Detached43£975,000£660
Terraced19£880,000£583
Flats64£462,500£584

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£1,005,000£867,500
2026£1,175,000£480,000£795,553£900,000
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£563£647£573
2026£492£564£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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N3 2LE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N3 2LE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Feb 202514, Sylvan Avenue, London, N3 2LESemi-DetachedFreehold£1,120,000
18 May 202643B, Station Road, London, N3 2SHFlatsLeasehold£464,000
05 Nov 2025Second Floor Flat 3, 65, Station Road, London, N3 2SHFlatsLeasehold£295,000
31 Mar 202580, Lichfield Grove, London, N3 2JNSemi-DetachedFreehold£800,000
06 Feb 202695, Lichfield Grove, London, N3 2JLTerracedFreehold£755,000

Schools

In the N3 2LE postcode area, located within Church End, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N3 2LE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAkiva SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Theresa's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryPardes House Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N3 2LE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N3 2LE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miKioskGlenhill Close, Barnet, N3 2JSWalking directions to Kiosk
0.2 miFood ExpressStation Road, Barnet, N3 2RYWalking directions to Food Express
0.2 miThe Rose SupermarketStation Road, Barnet, N3 2RYWalking directions to The Rose Supermarket
0.2 miLittle Waitrose318-320 Regent's Park Road, London, N3 2LNWalking directions to Little Waitrose
0.3 miFinchley Food StoreCollege Terrace, Barnet, N3 1DPWalking directions to Finchley Food Store

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 N3 2LE, 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)Church EndE02000046
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barnet 023AE01000197
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N3 2LE

Is N3 2LE (Church End) safe?

The area around N3 2LE records about 60 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.

What is the average house price near N3 2LE?

The median sale price around N3 2LE in Church End is £740,000 (about £611 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N3 2LE?

There are 20 schools close to N3 2LE, including Akiva School (Good), St Theresa's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Pardes House Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N3 2LE?

The closest station to N3 2LE is Finchley Central in TfL zone 4, about 363 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around N3 2LE?

N3 2LE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,591 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N3 2LE (Church End) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Finchley and Golders Green covering N3 2LE 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).

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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.