
West Finchley
West Finchley neighbourhood data at a glance
West Finchley at a glance
- House prices
- £419,819
- Higher prices78th percentile
- Schools
- 56th percentile
- Middle
- Transport
- 54th percentile
- Middle
- Crime rate
- 16.28 per 1,000 people
- Middle41st percentile
- Flood risk
- 50th percentile
- Middle
Underlying data dates vary by measure.
How to read these figuresIs West Finchley a good place to live?
West Finchley has a mixed public data profile, so whether it is a good fit depends on which factors matter most to you. House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Barnet below.
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
No additional grounded may-suit bullets are available.
Watch out for
- House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally
Crime rate in West Finchley
Crime rate
- Crime rate
- 16.28 per 1,000 people
- Percentile
- 41st percentile nationally
Crime levels are around the national middle range.
Higher crime percentiles indicate lower recorded crime. Rates are per 1,000 people.
House prices in West Finchley
House prices
- Average sold price
- £419,819
- Percentile
- 78th percentile nationally
House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Lower price percentiles indicate lower prices nationally. This is an area average, not a valuation of a particular home.
Schools in West Finchley
Schools
56th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger schools indicators nationally.
Flood risk in West Finchley
Flood risk
50th percentile nationally
A relative flood indicator, not an address-level assessment. Check the flood map for the specific property.
Transport in West Finchley
Transport
54th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger transport indicators nationally.
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is West Finchley a good place to live?
West Finchley has a mixed public data profile, so whether it is a good fit depends on which factors matter most to you. House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is West Finchley safe?
West Finchley ranks in the 41st percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in West Finchley?
The average sold price is £419,819. House prices are in the 78th percentile nationally; lower percentiles indicate lower prices.
How are schools in West Finchley?
Schools rank in the 56th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near West Finchley?
Nearby public profiles include Colindale South in Barnet and Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith South in North Yorkshire.

