High Road is in London and in Barnet district. N12 0AP 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 0AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N3 2AU, N3 2AX, N3 2BA, N12 0AR, N3 2AN, N3 2AT, N12 0AF, N12 0AH, N12 0AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N12 0AP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 48.2% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 49.5% | 51.8% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.3% | 40% | -3.3% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 45.8% | 2.0% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 5.8% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 47.7% | 49.8% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 34% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 11.6% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.7% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 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.
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 44.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.4% | 16.7% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 12% | 3.5% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 10% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 10.3% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.5% | 44.8% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 11.0% |
| Other | 15.6% | 4.5% | -11.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.5% 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 | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.6% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 28.4% | 19.8% | -8.6% | 3.1% | 16.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 7.7% | 4% | -3.7% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 40.5% | 50.5% | 10.0% | 81.4% | -30.9% |
| Arab | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, just 47.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.6% | 47.3% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -35.9% |
| European Union | 10.6% | 16.2% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 6.6% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| Africa | 14.9% | 9.4% | -5.5% | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.7% | 19.5% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 13.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 32.5% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 46.2% | 47.1% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -36.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 32.5% | 27.3% | 9.8% | 22.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 10% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 14% | 6.5% | -7.5% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.4% | 3.9% | -26.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 76.7% | -7.0% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Other EU countries | 8.1% | 1.5% | 6.6% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.4% | 37.2% | -13.8% |
| Christian | 30.4% | 46.2% | -15.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 12.9% | 1.7% | 11.2% |
| Jewish | 5.3% | 0.5% | 4.8% |
| Muslim | 13.1% | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Road was 103.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.5% higher than the East Finchley average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
High Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in East Finchley and the 288th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 435 High Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £686,750 | 2021-12-22 | £680,955 |
| 429A High Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £106,674 | 2002-11-14 | £225,657 |
| 429B High Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £106,674 | 2002-11-11 | £225,657 |
| 427 High Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2001-06-20 | £412,342 |
| 427A High Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 1998-09-04 | £298,413 |
| Full-Time Employee | 144 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,279 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,369 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 5,249 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 5,288 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 | 96 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Primary School Queen's Road , Finchley N3 2AG | 3out of 4 | 284 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Primary School Squires Lane , Finchley N3 2AB | 4out of 4 | 432 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerside Primary Academy Crossway , Finchley N12 0QU | 2out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martin Primary School Plane Tree Walk , East Finchley N2 9JP | 4out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,037 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compton School Summers Lane , N12 0QG | 4out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archer Academy Eagans Close , N2 8GA | 4out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic Grammar School Nether Street , North Finchley N12 7NJ | 4out of 4 | 1,488 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Christ's College Finchley East End Road , East Finchley N2 0SE | 3out of 4 | 1,632 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 | 1,224 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 | 1,373 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 | 4,018 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakbridge Special Education C/O Oak Lodge School , Heath View N2 0QY | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School Heath View , East Finchley N2 0QY | 4out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pardes House Grammar School Hendon Lane , Finchley N3 1SA | - not rated | 1,671 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Dwight School London 6 Friern Barnet Lane , N11 3LX | - not rated | 1,871 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Finchley and Acton Yochien School 6 Hendon Avenue , Finchley N3 1UE | - not rated | 1,910 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tafil Grill | 332 High Road, London | 350 yd | |
| Nando's | Great North Leisure Park, Chaplin Square, London | 354 yd | |
| Hollywood Bowl Kitchen | Great North Leisure Park, Chaplin Square, London | 354 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants Ltd | Great North Leisure Park, Chaplin Square, London | 354 yd | |
| Wagamama | Great North Leisure Park, Chaplin Square, London | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Club | David Lloyd Leisure Centre, Leisure Way, London | 477 yd | |
| Finchley Rugby Club | Finchley Rugby Football Club, Summers Lane, London | 499 yd | |
| Albanian Association | Albanian Association, Summers Lane, London | 511 yd | |
| Finchley Bowling Club | Finchley Bowling Club, Etchingham Park Road, London | 831 yd | |
| The Windsor Castle | Windsor Castle, The Walks, London | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron Juice | 425 High Road, London | 6 yd | |
| JKBurger / Yokacaffè /Il Casareccio @ Charlotte Suite | Wingate And Finchley Football Club, Summers Lane, London | 511 yd | |
| Mermaid Fish Bar | 174 Long Lane, London | 620 yd | |
| Costa Limited | 67 Long Lane, London | 706 yd | |
| Imperial Spices | 470 Long Lane, London | 1,013 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tudor Primary School QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 285 yd |
| Finchley Lido Leisure Centre UNIT 4 UNIT 4 CHAPLIN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 356 yd |
| Glebelands Indoor Bowls Club SUMMERS LANE | indoor bowls | 496 yd |
| Glebelands Open Space Summers Lane | grass pitches | 516 yd |
| Tarling Road Community Centre Fallows Close | 527 yd | |
| David Lloyd Club (Finchley) LEISURE WAY | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 610 yd |
| Finchley Rugby Club SUMMERS LANE | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Wingate & Finchley Football Club SUMMERS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 714 yd |
| Victoria Park BALLARDS LANE | tennis courts | 819 yd |
| Summerside Primary Academy CROSSWAY | grass pitches | 938 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.