Legion Way is in London and in Barnet district. N12 0QF is located in the Woodhouse electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Finchley and Golders Green. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Legion Way, London, N12 0QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N12 0QQ, N12 0PX, N12 0QB, N12 0PN, N12 0QA, N12 0QD, N12 0PU, N12 0RB, N12 0RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N12 0QF has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.1% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 56.1% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 5.1% |
| Male | 45.4% | 43.9% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -5.1% |
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 0QF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% 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 | 42% | 43.5% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.8% | 29.2% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -15.0% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 13.1% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 11% | 11.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
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 | 41% | 42.4% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 31.8% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 16.7% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 8.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 0QF this area, 29.3% 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 | 29.3% | 29.3% | 0.0% | 18.2% | 11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 8.4% | -9.3% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 13.2% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 13.2% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 29.3% | 11.6% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 8.3% | 2.4% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.3% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 7% | 8.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 13.2% | 8.8% | 2.5% | 10.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 62.6% | 56.3% | -6.3% | 81.4% | -25.1% |
| Other | 9.7% | 4.1% | -5.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 57.1% 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 | 63.4% | 57.1% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -26.1% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 13.6% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 7% | 14.1% | 7.1% | 2.7% | 11.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.3% | 10.6% | -5.7% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.5% | 57.1% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -26.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 35.4% | 35.4% | 9.8% | 25.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.6% | 4.5% | -6.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.9% | 0% | -26.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.1% | 37.2% | -9.1% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 8.5% | 1.7% | 6.8% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 11.1% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Legion Way was 104.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.0% higher than the Friern Barnet average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Legion Way has the 25th highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Friern Barnet and the 312th highest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% 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 3 James Court Legion Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £277,000 | 2023-02-27 | £246,591 |
| Flat 6 James Court Legion Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2004-12-21 | £265,099 |
| Flat 6 James Court Legion Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 1998-05-22 | £241,081 |
| Flat 6 James Court Legion Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £49,500 | 1995-09-22 | £253,759 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,586 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,497 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 4,618 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 5,101 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 5,238 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerside Primary School Crossway , Finchley N12 0QU | - not rated | 327 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerside Primary Academy Crossway , Finchley N12 0QU | 3out of 4 | 327 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC School Bow Lane , Finchley N12 0JP | 3out of 4 | 865 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School 31 Stanhope Road , Barnet N12 9DX | 3out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School 31 Stahope Road , Barnet N12 9DX | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Compton School Summers Lane , N12 0QG | - not rated | 388 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compton School Summers Lane , N12 0QG | 4out of 4 | 388 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Finchley Manorhill School Summers Lane , N12 0QG | - not rated | 434 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Secondary School Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | - not rated | 807 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Friern Barnet School Hemington Avenue , Friern Barnet N11 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial College London Mathematics School C/O Woodhouse College , Woodhouse Road N12 9EY | - not rated | 567 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 567 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 567 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate College High Street , Southgate N14 6BS | - not rated | 3,960 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 | 691 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 | 4,899 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | - not rated | 4,899 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight School London 6 Friern Barnet Lane , N11 3LX | - not rated | 981 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodstar School Coppetts Road , N10 1JP | - not rated | 997 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields School Coppetts Road , Muswell Hill N10 1JP | - not rated | 997 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Friern Barnet Grammar School Friern Barnet Road , N11 3DR | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Morasha Jewish Primary School 37 Moss Hall Grove , Finchley N12 8PE | - not rated | 1,582 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yvette's Kitchen | Glebelands Indoor Bowls Club, Summers Lane, London | 504 yd | |
| Janine's Homemade Meals | Glebelands Indoor Bowls Club, Summers Lane, London | 504 yd | |
| Woodhouse Cafe | 226 Woodhouse Road, London | 598 yd | |
| Nando's | Great North Leisure Park, Chaplin Square, London | 611 yd | |
| Hollywood Bowl Kitchen | Great North Leisure Park, Chaplin Square, London | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finchley Rugby Club | Finchley Rugby Football Club, Summers Lane, London | 503 yd | |
| Albanian Association | Albanian Association, Summers Lane, London | 504 yd | |
| The Woodhouse | 230 Woodhouse Road, London | 598 yd | |
| David Lloyd Club | David Lloyd Leisure Centre, Leisure Way, London | 630 yd | |
| The Finchley Tavern | 686 High Road, London | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JKBurger / Yokacaffè /Il Casareccio @ Charlotte Suite | Wingate And Finchley Football Club, Summers Lane, London | 504 yd | |
| Ocean City | 220 Woodhouse Road, London | 598 yd | |
| Woodhouse Kebab | 199 Woodhouse Road, London | 801 yd | |
| Saffron Juice | 425 High Road, London | 867 yd | |
| Pizza Amore | 2 Woodhouse Road, London | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinods Food Store | 228 Woodhouse Road, London | 598 yd | |
| Tesco | Coppetts Centre, North Circular Road, London | 749 yd | |
| Co-operative Retail Store | 308 Woodhouse Road, London | 813 yd | |
| Tesco | 2 Friern Barnet Lane, London | 1,049 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Powerleague (Finchley) PORTERS WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 239 yd |
| Summerside Primary Academy CROSSWAY | grass pitches | 251 yd |
| Finchley Rugby Club SUMMERS LANE | grass pitches | 330 yd |
| Wingate & Finchley Football Club SUMMERS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 344 yd |
| The Compton School SUMMERS LANE | grass pitches | 345 yd |
| Glebelands Open Space Summers Lane | grass pitches | 368 yd |
| Glebelands Indoor Bowls Club SUMMERS LANE | indoor bowls | 506 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Finchley) LEISURE WAY | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 512 yd |
| Finchley Lido Leisure Centre UNIT 4 UNIT 4 CHAPLIN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 547 yd |
| Woodhouse College WOODHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 571 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.