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Property investment stats for Church End, North London

A complete guide to property investment in Church End.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Church End sits comfortably within North London, offering a blend of stability and rental appeal that is characteristic of the capital. The area’s property market has seen capital values change by -0.7 over the past year and -3.4 over three years, with an annualised rate of -1.1 over that period. This suggests a period of price adjustment, which is not unusual for established London neighbourhoods. Rental demand is supported by a high proportion of private renters — among the highest in the country — while owner-occupation sits well below average for Britain, though this is typical for London.

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Key investment stats for Church End

Median price per sq ft

£606 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.9%

Capital growth (1y)

-0.7%

Sales in past year

121

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Church End

Live prices in Church End, North London

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£725,000

25% of properties below...

£515,000

75% of properties below...

£1,285,000

Most expensive property

£4,500,000

Live listings

189

Median days on market

74

Should you invest in Church End?

Opportunities

  • Investors can benefit from strong rental yields of 4.9% and even higher yields in the top-performing postcode district at 5.4%.
  • The area’s high proportion of degree-educated residents (in the 92nd percentile) and professionals (in the 94th percentile) helps underpin demand for quality rental accommodation.
  • With median asking rents for a 2-bedroom flat at £2,200 and for a 3-bedroom house at £2,800, rental income potential is robust.

Risks

  • Capital values have changed by -0.7 over the past year and -3.4 over three years, which may concern investors seeking short-term gains.
  • Properties spend a median of 74 days before selling, suggesting sales liquidity is moderate rather than brisk.
  • The price-to-income ratio of 8.5 and rent-to-income ratio of 31.7% reflect affordability challenges, which could limit future price growth.

Outlook

The outlook for Church End is steady, if unspectacular, with the area’s high rental demand likely to persist given the dominance of private renters and the concentration of professionals. While capital values have changed by -0.7 over the past year, the long-term appeal of North London’s stability should not be underestimated.

Investors may find more opportunity in the rental market than in chasing capital growth, at least in the short term. The current median asking sale price for a 3-bedroom house is £800,000, while a 2-bedroom flat stands at £500,000, so entry prices are in line with London norms. Overall, Church End offers a solid if not headline-grabbing, prospect for those seeking reliable rental income and long-term stability rather than rapid appreciation.

Live properties in Church End

Investment properties in Church End, North London

10 bedroom detached house for sale
24% below median price

£4,000,000

10 bedroom detached house for sale

Windermere Avenue, Finchley

Properties needing refurbishment in Church End, North London
Needs Refurb
6 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 177 days

£1,495,000

6 bedroom detached house for sale

Hendon Lane, Finchley

Slow to sell properties in Church End, North London
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom flat for sale
Reduced by 13%

£625,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom flat for sale

Embassy Lodge, Finchley, N3

Big price drop properties in Church End, North London
Big Price Drop
5 bedroom detached house for sale
3,224 sq ft

£1,695,000 - Guide Price

5 bedroom detached house for sale

Parklands Drive, Finchley, N3

Properties with planning granted in Church End, North London
Planning Granted
3 bedroom apartment for sale
39% below median price

£475,000

3 bedroom apartment for sale

Station Road, London, Finchley, N3

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Church End, North London
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

On average, properties sell slightly below asking; careful comp analysis is key.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £14,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £26,500 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £64,500 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 2.2%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 4.4%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 6.1%

Best places to invest in Church End

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1NW45.4%0.6%£570 / sq ft
2N34.7%0.0%£635 / sq ft

Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.