N2 or N3?
Two neighbouring postcode districts compared on sold prices, energy, flood risk, crime and deprivation, all from the same official sources as every report on this site.
- Homes sell for about 14% less in N3 than in N2.
- N2 is the less deprived of the two on the Index of Multiple Deprivation.
- The most recent EPC we hold is C in N2 and D in N3.
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N2
Barnet
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N3
Barnet
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|---|---|---|
| Median home sale nearby | £535,000
from 82 sales |
£460,000
from 46 sales |
| Average sold price | £593,223 | £59,000 |
| Area price growth (YoY) | -2.9% (Barnet) | -2.9% (Barnet) |
| Dwelling type | Mid-terrace house | Top-floor flat |
| Floor area | 123 m² | 59 m² |
| Built | 1976–1982 | 1950–1966 |
| Energy rating | C | D |
| Heating cost (EPC est.) | £854/yr | £651/yr |
| Flood zone | Zone 1 (low probability) | Zone 1 (low probability) |
| Crime nearby | 281 recorded | — |
| Deprivation decile | 5 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
Common questions
Is N2 or N3 cheaper?
N3 is the cheaper of the two. Homes around N2 sell for about £535,000 and around N3 for about £460,000, from HM Land Registry records of what actually changed hands.
Is N2 or N3 the more affluent area?
On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, N2 sits in decile 5 of 10 and N3 in decile 4, where 10 is the least deprived.
Should I buy in N2 or N3?
That depends on what you need, and no dataset answers it. What this page gives you is the evidence side by side: what homes actually sell for, the energy ratings, the flood zone, recorded crime and deprivation, each traced to the body that published it.
A quick side-by-side snapshot only. Open each property's full report for the complete picture.