East Finchley area report

Highlights

East Finchley is a London neighbourhood with a population of 11,410. The median property price is £585,000, with 208 sales in the past year. Flats median at £375,000, terraces at £1,075,000, semi-detached homes at £1,495,000, and detached properties at £1,530,000. Crime in May 2026 totalled 294 incidents, led by anti social behaviour (87 cases) and violent crime (73 cases). About 65 per cent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived. Air quality is moderate, with nitrogen dioxide at 16.8 and particulate matter at 8.2 annually. Flood risk is minimal. Broadband connectivity is strong, with 99.3 per cent superfast access. The area contains 5 conservation areas including Highgate and Hampstead Garden Suburb, and 12 listed buildings. Council tax band D is £2,132.60 for 2026/27, administered by London Borough of Barnet.

Data updated 2026/2025. East Finchley, London — a free, sourced local-area report from Acreright. Every figure shows its source and date; where the data isn't reliable we say so rather than guess.

This district. Figures below lead with East Finchley’s own data where it exists; wider-area statistics are clearly labelled.

Within London, East Finchley ranks 23rd cheapest of 33, 9th safest and 30th most affordable.

What does it cost?

• £585,000 median home price (HM Land Registry Price Paid, May 2026) Across this district

Sold prices in East Finchley have risen 1% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).

Who lives here?

• 389,343 residents (ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), 2021) This district

About 65% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than East Finchley (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 7 of 10, national basis). More deprived than in 2019 (decile 8 then).

Schools

• 98% of inspected schools rated Good or Outstanding (Get Information About Schools (GIAS) + Ofsted inspections MI, 2026) Across this district

Getting around

• 38% of premises can get gigabit broadband (Ofcom Connected Nations, 2024) Across this district

Has it been a good investment?

Investment context: a gross rental yield of about 4.6% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/east finchley.

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Nearby areas we cover: Finchley, Fortis Green, Hampstead Garden Suburb.