High Road is in London and in Barnet district. N12 0AY 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 0AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N12 0BA, N12 0JD, N12 0AX, N12 0QZ, N12 0JG, N12 0AD, N12 0BD, N12 0BB, N12 0AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N12 0AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.4% | 51.4% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 53.6% | 48.6% | -5.0% | 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 0AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% 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 | 44.7% | 50.2% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 36.8% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 6.9% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 46.1% | 54.3% | 8.2% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 26.6% | -11.2% | 33.6% | -7.0% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 15.4% | 5.3% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.4% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 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 44.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.1% | 16.9% | 4.8% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 5.6% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 10.8% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 12.6% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.6% | 44.2% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 10.4% |
| Other | 17.1% | 6.5% | -10.6% | 2.8% | 3.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.1% 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 | 4.6% | 1.7% | -2.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 8.6% | 12.7% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 9.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 13.5% | 10.3% | -3.2% | 1.6% | 8.7% |
| Black African | 6.6% | 6.5% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.3% | 1.4% | -2.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 44.7% | 48.1% | 3.4% | 81.4% | -33.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 3.2% | 0.7% | -2.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 6.6% | 7.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 6.0% |
In this area, just 37.8% 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 | 39.8% | 37.8% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -45.4% |
| European Union | 22.2% | 21.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 15.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.5% | 9.3% | 5.8% | 0.8% | 8.5% |
| Africa | 10.4% | 5.8% | -4.6% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.7% | 21.3% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 15.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.9% 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 | 38.6% | 37.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -45.4% |
| 10+ Years | 9.2% | 28.9% | 19.7% | 9.8% | 19.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.3% | 7.9% | -5.4% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.8% | 14.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 11.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.1% | 11.3% | -13.8% | 1.9% | 9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.8% | 76.7% | -26.9% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| France | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 9.3% | 1.5% | 7.8% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.6% | 37.2% | -15.6% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 10.3% | 1.7% | 8.6% |
| Jewish | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 17.1% | 6.5% | 10.6% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Road was 79.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.1% lower than the East Finchley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Road has the 26th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in East Finchley and the 426th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Granville Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-03-24 | £236,111 |
| 83 Granville Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2012-05-16 | £372,807 |
| 91 Granville Place High Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2011-10-07 | £374,000 |
| 75 Granville Place High Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2011-06-13 | £261,927 |
| 84 Granville Place High Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2010-11-23 | £292,669 |
N12 0AY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in N12 0AY 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 | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 836 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,982 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 4,711 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 5,143 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 | 474 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerside Primary Academy Crossway , Finchley N12 0QU | 2out of 4 | 720 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Junior School 187 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 2out of 4 | 745 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Infant School Moss Hall Grove , Finchley N12 8PE | 4out of 4 | 745 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Primary School Squires Lane , Finchley N3 2AB | 4out of 4 | 819 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Catholic Grammar School Nether Street , North Finchley N12 7NJ | 4out of 4 | 923 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Compton School Summers Lane , N12 0QG | 4out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Douglass School Finchley Hamilton Road , East Finchley N2 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,586 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finchley Catholic High School Woodside Lane , Finchley N12 8TA | 3out of 4 | 1,937 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Archer Academy Eagans Close , N2 8GA | 4out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Free schools | 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 | 823 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 | 956 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 | 4,163 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside School 25 Ravensdale Avenue , N12 9HP | - not rated | 1,409 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holmewood School 88 Woodside Park Road , N12 8SH | - not rated | 1,453 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dwight School London 6 Friern Barnet Lane , N11 3LX | - not rated | 1,570 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pardes House Grammar School Hendon Lane , Finchley N3 1SA | - not rated | 1,813 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Finchley and Acton Yochien School 6 Hendon Avenue , Finchley N3 1UE | - not rated | 2,028 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gokyuzu Restaurant | 1 Leisure Way, London | 182 yd | |
| Yvette's Kitchen | Glebelands Indoor Bowls Club, Summers Lane, London | 214 yd | |
| Janine's Homemade Meals | Glebelands Indoor Bowls Club, Summers Lane, London | 214 yd | |
| Tiny's | 589 High Road, London | 232 yd | |
| Blanche Cafe Bistro | 593 High Road, London | 243 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Club | David Lloyd Leisure Centre, Leisure Way, London | 116 yd | |
| Albanian Association | Albanian Association, Summers Lane, London | 214 yd | |
| Finchley Rugby Club | Finchley Rugby Football Club, Summers Lane, London | 221 yd | |
| Finchley Bowling Club | Finchley Bowling Club, Etchingham Park Road, London | 557 yd | |
| Elephant Inn | Elephant Inn, 283 Ballards Lane, London | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JKBurger / Yokacaffè /Il Casareccio @ Charlotte Suite | Wingate And Finchley Football Club, Summers Lane, London | 214 yd | |
| Saffron Juice | 425 High Road, London | 573 yd | |
| Mooboo | 666 High Road, London | 681 yd | |
| Pizza Amore | 2 Woodhouse Road, London | 683 yd | |
| D & Q Restaurant & Takeaway | 688 High Road, London | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 273 Ballards Lane, London | 661 yd | |
| Aldi Store | 350 Ballards Lane, London | 817 yd | |
| Persia Supermarket | 183 Ballards Lane, London | 906 yd | |
| Tesco | 770 High Road, London | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Club (Finchley) LEISURE WAY | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 183 yd |
| Glebelands Indoor Bowls Club SUMMERS LANE | indoor bowls | 221 yd |
| Finchley Lido Leisure Centre UNIT 4 UNIT 4 CHAPLIN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 334 yd |
| Wingate & Finchley Football Club SUMMERS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 363 yd |
| Finchley Rugby Club SUMMERS LANE | grass pitches | 371 yd |
| Glebelands Open Space Summers Lane | grass pitches | 409 yd |
| Summerside Primary Academy CROSSWAY | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| Victoria Park BALLARDS LANE | tennis courts | 653 yd |
| Pure Gym (London North Finchley) Tally Ho Corner, 1st & 2nd Floors | health and fitness suite | 765 yd |
| Tudor Primary School QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 781 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 | 47.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.57 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.57 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.