Bow Lane is in London and in Barnet district. N12 0JP 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 Bow Lane, London, N12 0JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N12 0JL, N12 0JA, N12 0AU, N12 0JB, N3 2NP, N12 0AX, N3 2NL, N3 2NJ, N12 0HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N12 0JP 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 0JP, 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 Bow Lane 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.
Bow Lane 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Bow Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2023-10-20 | £895,192 |
| 94 Bow Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £888,000 | 2021-06-07 | £937,333 |
| 80 Bow Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £745,000 | 2019-12-18 | £827,679 |
| 82 Bow Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2015-12-18 | £870,973 |
| 92 Bow Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £749,000 | 2015-07-16 | £943,598 |
N12 0JP 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 | 815 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,256 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 4,941 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 5,362 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 | 391 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Primary School Squires Lane , Finchley N3 2AB | 4out of 4 | 580 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Primary School Queen's Road , Finchley N3 2AG | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Junior School 187 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 2out of 4 | 711 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Infant School Moss Hall Grove , Finchley N12 8PE | 4out of 4 | 711 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,076 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Compton School Summers Lane , N12 0QG | 4out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Douglass School Finchley Hamilton Road , East Finchley N2 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Finchley East End Road , East Finchley N2 0SE | 3out of 4 | 1,852 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archer Academy Eagans Close , N2 8GA | 4out of 4 | 1,852 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 | 1,097 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 | 1,230 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 | 3,902 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 | 1,547 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Holmewood School 88 Woodside Park Road , N12 8SH | - not rated | 1,573 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School 25 Ravensdale Avenue , N12 9HP | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Finchley and Acton Yochien School 6 Hendon Avenue , Finchley N3 1UE | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dwight School London 6 Friern Barnet Lane , N11 3LX | - not rated | 1,839 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 | 287 yd | |
| Nando's | Great North Leisure Park, Chaplin Square, London | 340 yd | |
| Hollywood Bowl Kitchen | Great North Leisure Park, Chaplin Square, London | 340 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants Ltd | Great North Leisure Park, Chaplin Square, London | 340 yd | |
| Wagamama | Great North Leisure Park, Chaplin Square, London | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Club | David Lloyd Leisure Centre, Leisure Way, London | 293 yd | |
| Finchley Bowling Club | Finchley Bowling Club, Etchingham Park Road, London | 394 yd | |
| Finchley Rugby Club | Finchley Rugby Football Club, Summers Lane, London | 418 yd | |
| Albanian Association | Albanian Association, Summers Lane, London | 418 yd | |
| Annie's Freehouse | 168 Ballards Lane, London | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JKBurger / Yokacaffè /Il Casareccio @ Charlotte Suite | Wingate And Finchley Football Club, Summers Lane, London | 418 yd | |
| Saffron Juice | 425 High Road, London | 470 yd | |
| Costa Limited | 67 Long Lane, London | 600 yd | |
| Mermaid Fish Bar | 174 Long Lane, London | 737 yd | |
| Saffron | 124 Ballards Lane, London | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Persia Supermarket | 183 Ballards Lane, London | 721 yd | |
| Waitrose | 273 Ballards Lane, London | 781 yd | |
| Gisha | 58 Ballards Lane, London | 974 yd | |
| Aldi Store | 350 Ballards Lane, London | 1,006 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | 21 Ballards Lane, London | 1,020 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glebelands Indoor Bowls Club SUMMERS LANE | indoor bowls | 416 yd |
| Finchley Lido Leisure Centre UNIT 4 UNIT 4 CHAPLIN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 431 yd |
| Victoria Park BALLARDS LANE | tennis courts | 437 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Finchley) LEISURE WAY | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 441 yd |
| Glebelands Open Space Summers Lane | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Tudor Primary School QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| Finchley Rugby Club SUMMERS LANE | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| Wingate & Finchley Football Club SUMMERS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 618 yd |
| Park View Health Club 183-191 183-191 BALLARDS LANE | health and fitness suite | 710 yd |
| Summerside Primary Academy CROSSWAY | grass pitches | 861 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.