N3 1BX is a sought-after residential area on Salento Close, 0.6km from Finchley in Barnet. Administratively it sits within West Finchley ward and the Finchley and Golders Green constituency.
For renters and young professionals, N3 1BX offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 57% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barnet.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £420k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for N3 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00001489 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SALENTO CLOSE, N3 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SALENTO CLOSE, N3 1BX.
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£ 76,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N3 1BX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
N3 1BX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £420k, 59% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N3 1BX. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 435,000
4 sales · Mean £ 442,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
N3 1BX has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Moss Hall Junior School
Moss Hall Nursery School
Moss Hall Infant School
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Pardes House Primary School
Our Lady of Lourdes RC School
Manorside Primary School
Tudor Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Impact Store0.6 km
- Parkway Patisserie0.6 km
- Eva's Raw Cakes0.3 km
- Farsi Meat Centre0.3 km
- Mega Food Centre0.3 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Meena's0.9 km
- The Tube Cafe0.7 km
- VyNam0.6 km
- Guru Tandoori0.3 km
- NSUN0.2 km
- + 36 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Costa Limited0.8 km
- Piani Pizza0.4 km
- Basilico0.2 km
- Bocatta House0.3 km
- KFC0.2 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Persia Supermarket0.3 km
- Corner Supermarket0.8 km
- Waitrose1.0 km
- Gisha0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Catcher In The Rye0.8 km
- Annie's Freehouse0.3 km
- Elephant Inn1.0 km
- Finchley Bowling Club0.6 km
- Finchley Golf Club0.8 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge London Finchley Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Southgate3.5 km
- Oakleigh Park3.9 km
- Mill Hill Broadway4.1 km
Bus Stops
- West Finchley Underground Station0.4 km
- West Finchley Underground Station0.4 km
- West Finchley Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: N31BX · Data under Open Government Licence