A complete guide to property investment in East Finchley.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
East Finchley stands out for investors looking for a stable, well-established North London location. The area has a notably high share of degree-educated residents and professionals, both in the 90th percentile or higher, which shapes the local housing market and supports demand for quality homes. With a price-to-income ratio of 9.2, affordability is stretched by national standards but this is typical for London. The median sale price for a 3-bedroom house is £900,000 and a 2-bedroom flat is £499,950, while rents for these properties are £4,150 and £2,000 respectively.
Median price per sq ft
£774 / sq ft
Average rental yield
4.8%
Capital growth (1y)
-0.2%
Sales in past year
233
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in East Finchley, North London
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£900,000
25% of properties below...
£456,250
75% of properties below...
£3,250,000
Most expensive property
£24,950,000
Live listings
234
Median days on market
82
Looking ahead, East Finchley should continue to attract professionals and families thanks to its education and employment profile. The three-year capital growth figure of 8.0% (annualised at 2.6%) suggests moderate but consistent appreciation, which is in line with the area's long-term reputation for stability. With annual sales at 233 and a slight gap between achieved and asking prices (£3,000 (the typical achieved discount)), buyers and sellers are finding some middle ground, but negotiations remain part of the process.
Rental demand is likely to stay strong given the high proportion of private renters and the area's appeal to affluent tenants. While affordability constraints may cap sharp price growth, East Finchley remains a solid choice for investors who prioritise steady returns and low volatility over speculative gains.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in East Finchley, North London
£5,000,000 - Guide Price
Detached house for sale
The Bishops Avenue, N2
£375,000
2 bedroom apartment for sale
Lochleven House, East Finchley, N2
£9,950,000
9 bedroom detached house for sale
Winnington Road, N2
£19,500,000
6 bedroom detached house for sale
Courtenay Avenue, N6
£1,150,000 - Guide Price
5 bedroom terraced house for sale
High Road, London, N2
£340,000 - Guide Price
2 bedroom flat for sale
Lyttelton Road, Hampstead Garden Su...
Asking and achieved prices are broadly aligned — little negotiation room on average.
• Median discount: £3,000
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £14,975 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £38,000 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 0.6%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.2%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 3.9%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
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.