Postcode sector · N12 9

Is North Finchley a good place to live?

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In North Finchley (N12 9), recorded crime is 43% below the national average, homes sell for around £623,342 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in North Finchley N12 9

North Finchley N12 9 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~3,621 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

1995: £85,801 (95 sales)1996: £90,050 (148 sales)1997: £105,900 (201 sales)1998: £108,206 (168 sales)1999: £133,233 (175 sales)2000: £159,110 (147 sales)2001: £183,619 (161 sales)2002: £215,538 (151 sales)2003: £222,708 (137 sales)2004: £259,770 (128 sales)2005: £263,305 (129 sales)2006: £259,970 (146 sales)2007: £299,588 (167 sales)2008: £288,231 (62 sales)2009: £282,705 (65 sales)2010: £329,260 (87 sales)2011: £310,198 (83 sales)2012: £374,985 (72 sales)2013: £379,004 (97 sales)2014: £419,100 (121 sales)2015: £553,758 (108 sales)2016: £608,855 (93 sales)2017: £483,228 (115 sales)2018: £671,148 (101 sales)2019: £498,319 (121 sales)2020: £548,912 (118 sales)2021: £619,879 (137 sales)2022: £673,530 (101 sales)2023: £561,357 (92 sales)2024: £623,342 (143 sales)2025: £587,864 (92 sales)2026: £445,368 (15 sales) 2026: £445,368 (15 sales) — part year so far £673,530 £85,801 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in N12 9, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (15 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Aug 24: 16 crimesSep 24: 38 crimesOct 24: 34 crimesNov 24: 21 crimesDec 24: 25 crimesJan 25: 28 crimesFeb 25: 38 crimesMar 25: 28 crimesApr 25: 29 crimesMay 25: 34 crimesJun 25: 27 crimesJul 25: 44 crimesAug 25: 43 crimesSep 25: 43 crimesOct 25: 36 crimesNov 25: 30 crimesDec 25: 29 crimesJan 26: 38 crimesFeb 26: 25 crimesMar 26: 41 crimesApr 26: 28 crimes Apr 26: 28 crimes 44 16 Aug 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in N12 9 (Aug 24–Apr 26, average 32/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
40
One-person households
30%
Households with children
30%
Households
6,685

Owned 52% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 38%

Census 2021 (ONS), for N12 9.

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North Finchley N12 9: frequently asked questions

Is North Finchley N12 9 a good place to live?

In North Finchley (N12 9), recorded crime is 43% below the national average, homes sell for around £623,342 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in North Finchley N12 9?

Recorded crime in North Finchley N12 9 runs at 152.2 per 1,000 properties, 43% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is North Finchley N12 9 safe?

Crime in North Finchley N12 9 is below the national average. Recorded crime in North Finchley N12 9 runs at 152.2 per 1,000 properties, 43% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in North Finchley N12 9?

Homes in North Finchley N12 9 sell for around £623,342 on average, based on 143 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is North Finchley N12 9 at risk of flooding?

North Finchley N12 9 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~3,621 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in North Finchley N12 9?

There are 4 schools in North Finchley N12 9 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in North Finchley N12 9 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in North Finchley N12 9, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is North Finchley N12 9 a deprived area?

North Finchley N12 9 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).