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Property investment stats for East Finchley, North London

A complete guide to property investment in East Finchley.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

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.

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Key investment stats for East Finchley

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 property stats in East Finchley

Live prices in East Finchley, North London

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

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

Should you invest in East Finchley?

Opportunities

  • The average rental yield of 4.8% and top postcode district yield of 4.8% make East Finchley appealing for landlords focused on steady income.
  • The area's private rental sector sits in the 80th percentile, suggesting robust tenant demand and potential for ongoing rental growth.
  • The high proportion of professionals and families in the 90th percentile or above supports stable occupancy rates and demand for larger homes.

Risks

  • Capital growth over the past year has changed by -0.2%, which may signal a flatter short-term market compared to some other London areas.
  • The price-to-income ratio of 9.2 and rent-to-income ratio of 30.9% highlight affordability pressures that could limit further price rises or rental increases.
  • Properties spend a median of 82 days on the market, so liquidity can be slower than in more central or rapidly moving neighbourhoods.

Outlook

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.

Live properties in East Finchley

Investment properties in East Finchley, North London

Detached house for sale
35% below median price

£5,000,000 - Guide Price

Detached house for sale

The Bishops Avenue, N2

Properties needing refurbishment in East Finchley, North London
Needs Refurb
2 bedroom apartment for sale
On market for 178 days

£375,000

2 bedroom apartment for sale

Lochleven House, East Finchley, N2

Slow to sell properties in East Finchley, North London
Slow to Sell
9 bedroom detached house for sale
Reduced by 20%

£9,950,000

9 bedroom detached house for sale

Winnington Road, N2

Big price drop properties in East Finchley, North London
Big Price Drop
6 bedroom detached house for sale
19,000 sq ft

£19,500,000

6 bedroom detached house for sale

Courtenay Avenue, N6

Properties with planning granted in East Finchley, North London
Planning Granted
5 bedroom terraced house for sale
62% below median price

£1,150,000 - Guide Price

5 bedroom terraced house for sale

High Road, London, N2

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in East Finchley, North London
Low Price per Sq Ft
2 bedroom flat for sale
33% below median price

£340,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom flat for sale

Lyttelton Road, Hampstead Garden Su...

Auction properties in East Finchley, North London
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Asking and achieved prices are broadly aligned — little negotiation room on average.

Headline stats

• 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%

Best places to invest in East Finchley

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1N24.8%2.6%£779 / 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.