Howard Close is in London and in Barnet district. N11 1EH is located in the Brunswick Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chipping Barnet. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Howard Close, London, N11 1EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N11 1EJ, N11 1JF, N11 1HA, N11 1EF, N11 1EL, N11 1EP, N11 1EZ, N11 1EY, N11 1FA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N11 1EH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.5% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.5% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of N11 1EH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.6% | 31.8% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 53.6% | 0.1% | 44.2% | 9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 8.8% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.5% | 52.1% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 32% | 31.8% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 11.3% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.2% | 13.5% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 10.6% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 12.8% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 15.3% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 41.6% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 7.8% |
| Other | 11.1% | 2.6% | -8.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 21.8% | 24.6% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 21.5% |
| Other Asian | 7.9% | 7.2% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 61.6% | 54.7% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -26.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.3% | 7.2% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
In this area, 58.9% 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 | 62.5% | 58.9% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -24.3% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 11.4% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 12.4% | 10.2% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 7.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.1% | 14.1% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 8.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.5% | 58.5% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 34.6% | 34.3% | 9.8% | 24.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 3.9% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.5% | 1.8% | -25.7% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.1% | 37.2% | -22.1% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Hindu | 16.6% | 1.7% | 14.9% |
| Jewish | 5.6% | 0.5% | 5.1% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 5.9% | 0.6% | 5.3% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howard Close was 88.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.6% higher than the Brunswick Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Howard Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Brunswick Park and the 379th highest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Howard Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2025-03-27 | £638,196 |
| 47 Howard Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2025-01-30 | £492,518 |
| 24 Howard Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2024-12-11 | £507,321 |
| 10 Howard Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £352,000 | 2024-04-16 | £327,408 |
| 48 Howard Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £557,500 | 2023-12-11 | £550,524 |
N11 1EH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
N11 1EH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 827 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 2,475 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 3,028 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 3,389 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 4out of 4 | 5,278 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Park Primary and Nursery School Osidge Lane , Southgate N14 5DU | 3out of 4 | 431 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmole Primary School Summit Way , Southgate N14 7NP | 4out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School 2 Oakleigh Park South , Whetstone N20 9JU | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Park Primary School Bellevue Road , Friern Barnet N11 3HG | 3out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkfrith Primary School Knoll Drive , N14 5NG | 3out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School North London Business Park , N11 1NP | 3out of 4 | 307 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmole Academy Cecil Road , Southgate N14 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmole School Cecil Road , Southgate N14 5RJ | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Friern Barnet School Hemington Avenue , Friern Barnet N11 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Secondary School Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | - not rated | 2,066 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate College High Street , Southgate N14 6BS | - not rated | 1,593 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imperial College London Mathematics School C/O Woodhouse College , Woodhouse Road N12 9EY | - not rated | 2,348 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 2,348 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 2,348 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnet and Southgate College Wood Street , EN5 4AZ | - not rated | 4,935 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,206 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 5,463 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Bay PRU With Hospital, Home and Outreach Teaching Team Oakleigh Road South , East Barnet N11 1NP | - not rated | 295 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakleigh School Oakleigh Road North , Whetstone N20 0DH | - not rated | 725 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre Oakleigh Road North , Whetstone N20 0DH | 4out of 4 | 725 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill School Church Hill Road , East Barnet EN4 8XE | 3out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Farm School Church Hill Road , EN4 8XE | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panda Village | 435 Oakleigh Road North, London | 483 yd | |
| Oakleigh Cafe | 408 Oakleigh Road North, London | 520 yd | |
| Alexanders | 81 Russell Lane, London | 652 yd | |
| Cafe Rodi | 261 Oakleigh Road North, London | 675 yd | |
| Wild Bean Cafe | BP Petrol Filling Station, 45 Russell Lane, London | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cavalier | 67 Russell Lane, London | 698 yd | |
| Osidge Arms | Osidge Arms, Hampden Square, London | 858 yd | |
| Waterfall Tennis Club | The Pavilion, Pymmes Green Road, London | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Ace | 433 Oakleigh Road North, London | 483 yd | |
| Coco Pizza | 437 Oakleigh Road North, London | 498 yd | |
| Vino's | 414 Oakleigh Road North, London | 532 yd | |
| Silver Fish And Chips Kebab | 85 Russell Lane, London | 652 yd | |
| Sea Fresh - Fish & Chips | 1 Hampden Way, London | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miroglu Supermarket | 417 Oakleigh Road North, London | 483 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Hampden Square, London | 858 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Park Brunswick Park Gardens | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| New Southgate Recreation Ground Oakleigh Road South | grass pitches, tennis courts | 800 yd |
| Bethune Park Recreation Park (Closed) Beaconsfield Road | golf | 840 yd |
| Bethune Recreation Ground Beaconsfield Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 876 yd |
| Fakin' It 14-15 14-15 HAMPDEN SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 900 yd |
| The Dwight School London Playing Fields DALE GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,014 yd |
| Oak Hill School OAKHILL CAMPUS OAKHILL CAMPUS CHURCH HILL ROAD | 1,054 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 74.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.