Christchurch Avenue is in London and in Barnet district. N12 0DS 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 Christchurch Avenue, London, N12 0DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N12 0DT, N12 0DN, N12 0BF, N12 0BY, N12 0DU, N12 0DR, N12 0DL, N12 0DA, N12 0NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N12 0DS is primarily male, with 57.2% of the population 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 | 47.9% | 42.8% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -8.2% |
| Male | 52.1% | 57.2% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 8.2% |
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 0DS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.6% 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 | 41.7% | 55.6% | 13.9% | 37.9% | 17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 30.2% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.1% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 7.5% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 5.6% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 39.2% | 43.5% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 39.9% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 12.5% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 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.
In the area around N12 0DS this area, 32.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.2% | 32.5% | 9.3% | 18.2% | 14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 7.6% | 2.5% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 4.5% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.7% | 10.4% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.6% | 38.9% | -5.7% | 33.8% | 5.1% |
| Other | 11.6% | 4.8% | -6.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.9% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 18.3% | 8.8% | -9.5% | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| Pakistani | 5.1% | 2% | -3.1% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 8.7% | 7.1% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Black African | 9.3% | 3.7% | -5.6% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 47.6% | 56.9% | 9.3% | 81.4% | -24.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 4.5% | 6.6% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
In this area, just 43.3% 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 | 44.7% | 43.3% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -39.9% |
| European Union | 14.8% | 23% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 16.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 11.6% | 5.6% | -6.0% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.8% | 22% | -1.8% | 5.6% | 16.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.1% 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 | 42.8% | 43.3% | 0.5% | 83.2% | -39.9% |
| 10+ Years | 9.3% | 28.1% | 18.8% | 9.8% | 18.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 8.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.2% | 13% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 10.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.4% | 6.8% | -19.6% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.1% | 76.7% | -13.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Romania | 7.7% | 0.9% | 6.8% |
| Other EU countries | 5.9% | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.5% | 37.2% | -20.7% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 5.8% | 1.7% | 4.1% |
| Jewish | 4.6% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 14.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 14.6% | 6.0% | 8.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Christchurch Avenue was 49.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.4% lower than the Totteridge & Woodside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Christchurch Avenue has the 24th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Totteridge & Woodside and the 389th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 Chelwood Lodge, 11 Christchurch Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £261,000 | 2021-06-25 | £258,786 |
| Chelwood Lodge, 11 Christchurch Avenue, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2017-09-28 | £141,132 |
| Flat 7 Chelwood Lodge, 11 Christchurch Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2016-09-12 | £267,994 |
| Flat 8 Chelwood Lodge, 11 Christchurch Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2005-08-01 | £298,778 |
| Flat 1 Chelwood Lodge, 11 Christchurch Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2005-01-06 | £269,377 |
N12 0DS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 0DS 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 | 77 |
| Other | 53 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 603 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,723 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 4,273 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 4,691 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School 31 Stanhope Road , Barnet N12 9DX | 3out of 4 | 546 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Junior School 187 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 2out of 4 | 563 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Infant School Moss Hall Grove , Finchley N12 8PE | 4out of 4 | 563 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northside Primary School 2 Albert Street , North Finchley N12 8JP | 4out of 4 | 617 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerside Primary Academy Crossway , Finchley N12 0QU | 2out of 4 | 793 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 439 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Compton School Summers Lane , N12 0QG | 4out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Finchley Catholic High School Woodside Lane , Finchley N12 8TA | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Friern Barnet School Hemington Avenue , Friern Barnet N11 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Douglass School Finchley Hamilton Road , East Finchley N2 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 2,057 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 739 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnet and Southgate College Wood Street , EN5 4AZ | - not rated | 5,328 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 | 812 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 | 4,307 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Holmewood School 88 Woodside Park Road , N12 8SH | - not rated | 977 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School 25 Ravensdale Avenue , N12 9HP | - not rated | 981 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dwight School London 6 Friern Barnet Lane , N11 3LX | - not rated | 1,487 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pardes House Grammar School Hendon Lane , Finchley N3 1SA | - not rated | 2,022 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Finchley and Acton Yochien School 6 Hendon Avenue , Finchley N3 1UE | - not rated | 2,208 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yi Man Tang Chinese Restaurant & Takeaway | 328 Ballards Lane, London | 187 yd | |
| Il Tocco D'Artista | 324 Ballards Lane, London | 187 yd | |
| Indian Orchid | 330 Ballards Lane, London | 187 yd | |
| Tuck In Cafe | 320 Ballards Lane, London | 187 yd | |
| Select Lounge | 318 Ballards Lane, London | 187 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant Inn | Elephant Inn, 283 Ballards Lane, London | 246 yd | |
| Finchley United Services Club | 307 Ballards Lane, London | 302 yd | |
| The Finchley Tavern | 686 High Road, London | 304 yd | |
| Tally Ho / 88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | 749 High Road, London | 399 yd | |
| David Lloyd Club | David Lloyd Leisure Centre, Leisure Way, London | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mooboo | 666 High Road, London | 235 yd | |
| Pizza Amore | 2 Woodhouse Road, London | 277 yd | |
| D & Q Restaurant & Takeaway | 688 High Road, London | 304 yd | |
| Grill Hub, Late Nite Delivery, Mac Junkies, U Vegan Dog | 362 Ballards Lane, London | 392 yd | |
| Lezziz | 361 Ballards Lane, London | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 273 Ballards Lane, London | 235 yd | |
| Aldi Store | 350 Ballards Lane, London | 336 yd | |
| Tesco | 770 High Road, London | 604 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 836 High Road, London | 904 yd | |
| Persia Supermarket | 183 Ballards Lane, London | 957 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (London North Finchley) Tally Ho Corner, 1st & 2nd Floors | health and fitness suite | 282 yd |
| Tally Ho Gym (Closed) High Road | health and fitness suite | 380 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Finchley) LEISURE WAY | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 522 yd |
| St Michaels Catholic Grammar School NETHER STREET | health and fitness suite | 558 yd |
| Wingate & Finchley Football Club SUMMERS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 593 yd |
| Woodhouse College WOODHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 628 yd |
| Glebelands Indoor Bowls Club SUMMERS LANE | indoor bowls | 639 yd |
| Moss Hall Junior School NETHER STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 684 yd |
| Summerside Primary Academy CROSSWAY | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Finchley Rugby Club SUMMERS LANE | grass pitches | 691 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 389.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.