Sydney Road is in London and in Barnet district. N10 2RL 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 2RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N10 2LY, N10 2LX, N10 2RJ, N10 2LW, N10 2ER, N10 2LL, N10 2LU, N10 2NB, N10 2LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N10 2RL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.9% | 51.8% | 4.9% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 53.1% | 48.2% | -4.9% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 2RL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45% 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 | 55.8% | 45% | -10.8% | 37.9% | 7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 39.6% | 5.1% | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 11.4% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (92%) 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 | 46.9% | 65.7% | 18.8% | 48.4% | 17.3% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 26.3% | -14.5% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 7.2% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around N10 2RL this area, 6.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 56.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.6% | 6.5% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 8.5% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 8.5% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 13.9% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.4% | 56.2% | -1.2% | 33.8% | 22.4% |
| Other | 10.2% | 3.5% | -6.7% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 78.5% | 77% | -1.5% | 81.4% | -4.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.1% | 6.7% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
In this area, 62.4% 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 | 71.5% | 62.4% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 11.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 5.2% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 3.2% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 10% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 6.8% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.2% | 62.2% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 26.3% | 22.8% | 9.8% | 16.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 5.2% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.4% | 2.8% | -12.6% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 38.1% | 46.2% | -8.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 5.2% | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sydney Road was 72.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.7% lower than the Friern Barnet average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sydney Road has the 41st lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Friern Barnet and the 471st highest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Sydney Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,225,000 | 2024-12-05 | £1,183,750 |
| 56 Sydney Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,005,000 | 2021-10-22 | £1,014,643 |
| 52 Sydney Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2014-11-28 | £1,324,476 |
| 42 Sydney Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2014-08-19 | £1,223,429 |
| 72 Sydney Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,070,000 | 2014-08-11 | £1,415,209 |
N10 2RL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| 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 | 3,351 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,664 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,846 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 4out of 4 | 4,263 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 | 4,379 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 | 431 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppetts Wood Primary School Coppetts Road , Friern Barnet N10 1JS | 2out of 4 | 576 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhodes Avenue Primary School Rhodes Avenue , N22 7UT | 4out of 4 | 664 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Muswell Catholic Primary School Pages Lane , Muswell Hill N10 1PS | 4out of 4 | 930 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coldfall Primary School Coldfall Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 1HS | - not rated | 942 yd | Community 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 | 584 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Park School Bidwell Gardens , N11 2AZ | - not rated | 584 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortismere School Southwing , Tetherdown N10 1NE | 3out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finchley Manorhill School Summers Lane , N12 0QG | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compton School Summers Lane , N12 0QG | - not rated | 1,702 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial College London Mathematics School C/O Woodhouse College , Woodhouse Road N12 9EY | - not rated | 2,190 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 2,190 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 2,190 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate College High Street , Southgate N14 6BS | - not rated | 3,687 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 5,371 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 | 2,232 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfields School Coppetts Road , Muswell Hill N10 1JP | - not rated | 780 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Norfolk House School 10 Muswell Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 2EG | - not rated | 812 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodstar School Coppetts Road , N10 1JP | - not rated | 839 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blanche Nevile School Burlington Road , N10 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unique Children's School 1a Dukes Avenue , N10 2PS | - not rated | 1,195 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 | 282 yd | |
| Hatch Cafe And Gelateria | 123 Colney Hatch Lane, London | 283 yd | |
| Tuana | 148 Colney Hatch Lane, London | 320 yd | |
| Theo's Kitchen | 91 Colney Hatch Lane, London | 327 yd | |
| Taste Of Nawab | 97 Colney Hatch Lane, London | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Furlong | 89 Colney Hatch Lane | 311 yd | |
| The Furlong | 87 Colney Hatch Lane, London | 327 yd | |
| Our Lady of Muswell Lawn Tennis Club | Our Lady Of Muswell Lawntennis Club, Rhodes Avenue | 575 yd | |
| Bar @ | Muswell Hill Golf Club, Rhodes Avenue | 578 yd | |
| The Maid of Muswell | Maid Of Muswell, 121 Alexandra Park Road | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMG Costa Fish N Chips | 131 Colney Hatch Lane, London | 283 yd | |
| Tennessee Express | 73 Colney Hatch Lane, London | 327 yd | |
| Johns Pizza | 93 Colney Hatch Lane, London | 327 yd | |
| Pannas Bakery | 106 Alexandra Park Road, Hornsey | 594 yd | |
| Ohisama Sushi | 118 Alexandra Park Road, Hornsey | 638 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hollickwood Primary School SYDNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 429 yd |
| Muswell Hill Golf Club RHODES AVENUE | golf | 499 yd |
| Halliwick Recreation Ground (Closed) Albion Avenue | grass pitches | 539 yd |
| Our Lady Of Muswell Lawn Tennis Club OUR LADY OF MUSWELL LAWNTENNIS CLUB OUR LADY OF MUSWELL LAWNTENNIS CLUB RHODES AVENUE | tennis courts | 562 yd |
| Coppetts Wood Primary School COPPETTS WOOD J M I SCHOOL COPPETTS WOOD J M I SCHOOL COPPETTS ROAD | grass pitches | 580 yd |
| Alexandra Park School BIDWELL GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 594 yd |
| Powerleague (Barnet) BOBBY MOORE WAY | artificial grass pitch | 757 yd |
| Freehold Community Centre ALEXANDRA ROAD | 791 yd | |
| Albert Road Recreation Ground RHODES AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 836 yd |
| Muswell Hill Playing Field OSIER CRESCENT | grass pitches | 905 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 | 5.6% |
| 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 | 45.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 158.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 158.4 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.