High Road is in London and in Barnet district. N12 0AF is located in the West Finchley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Finchley and Golders Green. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Road, London, N12 0AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N12 0AT, N12 0AR, N12 0AW, N3 2AU, N12 0JR, N3 2AT, N12 0AH, N12 0AL, N12 0AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N12 0AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.2% | 50.6% | -5.6% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 43.8% | 49.4% | 5.6% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 N12 0AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% 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 | 47.4% | 46.8% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.8% | 42% | 6.2% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 5.7% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 53.3% | 49.4% | -3.9% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 34.3% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 11% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 46.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.2% | 17.1% | 7.9% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 8.4% | 1.1% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 8.7% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 12.8% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.9% | 46.8% | -5.1% | 33.8% | 13.0% |
| Other | 8.5% | 2.3% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50% 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 | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 13.1% | 11% | -2.1% | 3.1% | 7.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 6.8% | 4.2% | -2.6% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 7.9% | 6.8% | -1.1% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 52.1% | 50% | -2.1% | 81.4% | -31.4% |
| Arab | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 9.9% | 7.2% | 1.6% | 8.3% |
In this area, 52.1% 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 | 55.6% | 52.1% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -31.1% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 12.8% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 10.8% | 10.9% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.6% | 18.7% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 13.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.1% | 51.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -31.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 28.9% | 24.5% | 9.8% | 19.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 10.1% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 4.6% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.2% | 4.8% | -22.4% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.6% | 37.2% | -11.6% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 7.2% | 1.7% | 5.5% |
| Jewish | 4.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 17.5% | 6.5% | 11.0% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Road was 85.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.4% higher than the East Finchley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 59 local areas in East Finchley and the 394th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plot 20 Fallow Gate High Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-11-08 | £340,344 |
| Plot 20 Fallow Gate High Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £285,000 | 2005-03-30 | £513,439 |
N12 0AF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 | 171 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Education | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Other | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| 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 | 1,117 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,278 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 5,102 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 5,443 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC School Bow Lane , Finchley N12 0JP | 4out of 4 | 87 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Primary School Queen's Road , Finchley N3 2AG | 3out of 4 | 421 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Primary School Squires Lane , Finchley N3 2AB | 4out of 4 | 483 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerside Primary Academy Crossway , Finchley N12 0QU | 2out of 4 | 940 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Junior School 187 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 2out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Douglass School Finchley Hamilton Road , East Finchley N2 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compton School Summers Lane , N12 0QG | 4out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic Grammar School Nether Street , North Finchley N12 7NJ | 4out of 4 | 1,318 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Archer Academy Eagans Close , N2 8GA | 4out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Finchley East End Road , East Finchley N2 0SE | 3out of 4 | 1,741 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 1,115 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 | 1,261 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | 3out of 4 | 4,017 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pardes House Grammar School Hendon Lane , Finchley N3 1SA | - not rated | 1,658 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oakbridge Special Education C/O Oak Lodge School , Heath View N2 0QY | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School Heath View , East Finchley N2 0QY | 4out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dwight School London 6 Friern Barnet Lane , N11 3LX | - not rated | 1,799 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School 25 Ravensdale Avenue , N12 9HP | - not rated | 1,805 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nando's | Great North Leisure Park, Chaplin Square, London | 224 yd | |
| Hollywood Bowl Kitchen | Great North Leisure Park, Chaplin Square, London | 224 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants Ltd | Great North Leisure Park, Chaplin Square, London | 224 yd | |
| Wagamama | Great North Leisure Park, Chaplin Square, London | 224 yd | |
| Ask Italian | Great North Leisure Park, Chaplin Square, London | 224 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Club | David Lloyd Leisure Centre, Leisure Way, London | 322 yd | |
| Finchley Rugby Club | Finchley Rugby Football Club, Summers Lane, London | 373 yd | |
| Albanian Association | Albanian Association, Summers Lane, London | 382 yd | |
| Finchley Bowling Club | Finchley Bowling Club, Etchingham Park Road, London | 688 yd | |
| Annie's Freehouse | 168 Ballards Lane, London | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron Juice | 425 High Road, London | 175 yd | |
| JKBurger / Yokacaffè /Il Casareccio @ Charlotte Suite | Wingate And Finchley Football Club, Summers Lane, London | 382 yd | |
| Mermaid Fish Bar | 174 Long Lane, London | 673 yd | |
| Costa Limited | 67 Long Lane, London | 677 yd | |
| Falafel Bar | 3 Long Lane, London | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Persia Supermarket | 183 Ballards Lane, London | 989 yd | |
| Waitrose | 273 Ballards Lane, London | 1,040 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Finchley Lido Leisure Centre UNIT 4 UNIT 4 CHAPLIN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 266 yd |
| Glebelands Indoor Bowls Club SUMMERS LANE | indoor bowls | 369 yd |
| Tudor Primary School QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 393 yd |
| Glebelands Open Space Summers Lane | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Finchley) LEISURE WAY | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 470 yd |
| Finchley Rugby Club SUMMERS LANE | grass pitches | 516 yd |
| Wingate & Finchley Football Club SUMMERS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 600 yd |
| Tarling Road Community Centre Fallows Close | 687 yd | |
| Victoria Park BALLARDS LANE | tennis courts | 697 yd |
| Summerside Primary Academy CROSSWAY | grass pitches | 838 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.