Sydney Road is in London and in Barnet district. N10 2ND is located in the Friern Barnet electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chipping Barnet. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sydney Road, London, N10 2ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N10 2NE, N10 2RN, N10 2NG, N10 2JL, N10 2ES, N10 2ET, N10 2NB, N10 2NH, N10 2JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N10 2ND is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.3% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.7% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around N10 2ND, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.3% | 47.6% | -0.7% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.6% | 38.6% | 5.0% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 8.2% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 1.9% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.6% | 56.5% | 8.9% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 29% | -7.7% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 10.1% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 11.3% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 6.4% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 12.8% | 2.1% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 13.9% | -2.0% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.6% | 52.6% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 18.8% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.4% | 1.8% | -3.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 72.8% | 67.8% | -5.0% | 81.4% | -13.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 73.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 73.7% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 9.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 8% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.4% | 73.7% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 21.2% | 20.6% | 9.8% | 11.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.6% | 0% | -16.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 3.5% | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 30.9% | 46.2% | -15.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 4.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sydney Road was 81.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.8% lower than the Friern Barnet average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sydney Road has the 31st highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Friern Barnet and the 410th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 135 Sydney Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £755,000 | 2023-07-07 | £729,394 |
| 139 Sydney Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2021-04-22 | £817,044 |
| 113 Sydney Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,025,000 | 2020-05-15 | £1,128,220 |
| 115 Sydney Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £965,000 | 2019-11-29 | £1,060,936 |
| 113 Sydney Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2019-02-15 | £648,082 |
N10 2ND area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
N10 2ND area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in N10 2ND area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Education | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Other | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 3,189 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,438 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 4,099 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 4,336 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD | 4out of 4 | 4,588 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollickwood Primary School Sydney Road , Muswell Hill N10 2NL | 3out of 4 | 240 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppetts Wood Primary School Coppetts Road , Friern Barnet N10 1JS | 4out of 4 | 464 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhodes Avenue Primary School Rhodes Avenue , N22 7UT | 4out of 4 | 805 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coldfall Primary School Coldfall Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 1HS | 4out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin of Porres RC Primary School Blake Road , New Southgate N11 2AF | 3out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Park School Bidwell Gardens , N11 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 695 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortismere School Southwing , Tetherdown N10 1NE | 4out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compton School Summers Lane , N12 0QG | 4out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Friern Barnet School Hemington Avenue , Friern Barnet N11 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heartlands High School Station Road , Wood Green N22 7ST | 3out of 4 | 2,106 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 1,985 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 5,446 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 2,018 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk House School 10 Muswell Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 2EG | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blanche Nevile School Burlington Road , N10 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unique Children's School 1a Dukes Avenue , N10 2PS | - not rated | 1,444 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dwight School London 6 Friern Barnet Lane , N11 3LX | - not rated | 1,635 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus 1st Academy 339 Bowes Road , New Southgate N11 1BA | - not rated | 1,761 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony Coffee House & Soft Play | 125 Colney Hatch Lane, London | 392 yd | |
| Hatch Cafe And Gelateria | 123 Colney Hatch Lane, London | 392 yd | |
| Theo's Kitchen | 91 Colney Hatch Lane, London | 482 yd | |
| Taste Of Nawab | 97 Colney Hatch Lane, London | 482 yd | |
| Tuana | 148 Colney Hatch Lane, London | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Furlong | 89 Colney Hatch Lane | 459 yd | |
| The Furlong | 87 Colney Hatch Lane, London | 483 yd | |
| Bar @ | Muswell Hill Golf Club, Rhodes Avenue | 605 yd | |
| Our Lady of Muswell Lawn Tennis Club | Our Lady Of Muswell Lawntennis Club, Rhodes Avenue | 617 yd | |
| The Maid of Muswell | Maid Of Muswell, 121 Alexandra Park Road | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMG Costa Fish N Chips | 131 Colney Hatch Lane, London | 392 yd | |
| Tennessee Express | 73 Colney Hatch Lane, London | 482 yd | |
| Johns Pizza | 93 Colney Hatch Lane, London | 482 yd | |
| Pannas Bakery | 106 Alexandra Park Road, Hornsey | 699 yd | |
| Ohisama Sushi | 118 Alexandra Park Road, Hornsey | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Coppetts Centre, North Circular Road, London | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hollickwood Primary School SYDNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 259 yd |
| Muswell Hill Golf Club RHODES AVENUE | golf | 495 yd |
| Coppetts Wood Primary School COPPETTS WOOD J M I SCHOOL COPPETTS WOOD J M I SCHOOL COPPETTS ROAD | grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Alexandra Park School BIDWELL GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 583 yd |
| Halliwick Recreation Ground (Closed) Albion Avenue | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| Freehold Community Centre ALEXANDRA ROAD | 615 yd | |
| Our Lady Of Muswell Lawn Tennis Club OUR LADY OF MUSWELL LAWNTENNIS CLUB OUR LADY OF MUSWELL LAWNTENNIS CLUB RHODES AVENUE | tennis courts | 625 yd |
| Powerleague (Barnet) BOBBY MOORE WAY | artificial grass pitch | 672 yd |
| Albert Road Recreation Ground RHODES AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 818 yd |
| Muswell Hill Playing Field OSIER CRESCENT | grass pitches | 925 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 51.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.