Guildown Avenue is in London and in Barnet district. N12 7DQ is located in the Totteridge & Woodside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chipping Barnet. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Guildown Avenue, London, N12 7DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N12 7DE, N12 7DF, N12 7DY, N12 7EL, N12 7DW, N12 7DZ, N12 7DB, N12 7DD, N12 7ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N12 7DQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 51.3% | -3.1% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 45.6% | 48.7% | 3.1% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of N12 7DQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.8% | 28% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.1% | 58.1% | 6.0% | 44.2% | 13.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 4.8% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 9% | 7.3% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.1% | 51.3% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 36.1% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 10% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 2% | -3.9% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 56.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.9% | 13.6% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.2% | 5.9% | 0.7% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 9.8% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 8.4% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.5% | 56.1% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 22.3% |
| Other | 10.4% | 2.4% | -8.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48% 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 | 4.4% | 4.5% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| Indian | 21.5% | 14.5% | -7.0% | 3.1% | 11.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 9.4% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 7.8% |
| Black African | 6.2% | 1.4% | -4.8% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 54.7% | 48% | -6.7% | 81.4% | -33.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 2.9% | 13.4% | 10.5% | 1.6% | 11.8% |
In this area, 53.4% 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 | 60.3% | 53.4% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -29.8% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 7.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Africa | 10.3% | 8.9% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20% | 22.1% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 16.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.1% | 53.3% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -29.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 30.1% | 25.7% | 9.8% | 20.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 5.7% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 6.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.1% | 4.3% | -24.8% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.6% | 37.2% | -16.6% |
| Christian | 25.2% | 46.2% | -21.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 5.4% | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Jewish | 15.2% | 0.5% | 14.7% |
| Muslim | 14.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 6.6% | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Not answered | 10.9% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Guildown Avenue was 66.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.3% higher than the Totteridge & Woodside average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Guildown Avenue has the 27th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Totteridge & Woodside and the 520th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Guildown Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2021-03-05 | £843,996 |
| 40 Guildown Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £755,000 | 2018-12-10 | £832,981 |
| 10 Guildown Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2018-02-09 | £782,402 |
| 36 Guildown Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2017-11-13 | £768,692 |
| 8 Guildown Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2014-11-11 | £782,238 |
N12 7DQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,301 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 3,390 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 3,691 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,701 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodridge Primary School Southover , N12 7HE | 3out of 4 | 519 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northside Primary School 2 Albert Street , North Finchley N12 8JP | 4out of 4 | 928 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Swan Lane , Whetstone N20 0PL | 3out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Totteridge The Green , Totteridge N20 8NX | 3out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frith Manor Primary School Lullington Garth , Woodside Park N12 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finchley Catholic High School Woodside Lane , Finchley N12 8TA | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic Grammar School Nether Street , North Finchley N12 7NJ | 4out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Totteridge Academy Barnet Lane , Barnet N20 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 2,321 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compton School Summers Lane , N12 0QG | 4out of 4 | 2,377 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Friern Barnet School Hemington Avenue , Friern Barnet N11 3LS | 3out of 4 | 2,608 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,893 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnet and Southgate College Wood Street , EN5 4AZ | - not rated | 3,917 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 | 1,847 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 | 4,625 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 | 479 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School 25 Ravensdale Avenue , N12 9HP | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pavilion Study Centre 58b Chandos Avenue , Whetstone N20 9DX | 3out of 4 | 2,119 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre Oakleigh Road North , Whetstone N20 0DH | 4out of 4 | 2,250 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dwight School London 6 Friern Barnet Lane , N11 3LX | - not rated | 2,353 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Cafe | 913 High Road, London | 740 yd | |
| Tara Restaurant | 940 High Road, London | 779 yd | |
| San Giorgio | 932 High Road, London | 779 yd | |
| Vero Caffe | 16 Sussex Ring, London | 783 yd | |
| Popular Two Cafe | 859 High Road, London | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southover Pre School | Old Finchleians Club, 12 Southover, London | 350 yd | |
| Woodside Park Club | Woodside Park Club, Southover, London | 351 yd | |
| Malt And Hops | Malt And Hops, 891 High Road, London | 735 yd | |
| Toolans | 866 High Road, London | 810 yd | |
| The Bohemia | 762 High Road, London | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xian Takeaway | 862 High Road, London | 810 yd | |
| Shakekhan T/A Shaketastic | 865 High Road, London | 811 yd | |
| La Mia Pizza | 849 High Road, London | 820 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | 836 High Road, London | 859 yd | |
| Pink Salt | 828 High Road, London | 866 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa International Supermarket | 3 Sussex Ring, London | 737 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 836 High Road, London | 859 yd | |
| Tesco | 770 High Road, London | 1,016 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Finchley Catholic High School Playing Fields NORTHIAM | grass pitches | 242 yd |
| Old Finchleians Club Southover | grass pitches | 375 yd |
| Finchley Catholic High School WOODSIDE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 413 yd |
| Woodside Park Club SOUTHOVER | grass pitches, tennis courts | 466 yd |
| Woodridge Primary School SOUTHOVER | grass pitches | 650 yd |
| St Michaels Catholic Grammar School NETHER STREET | health and fitness suite | 896 yd |
| Totteridge Millhillians Cricket Club TOTTERIDGE CRICKET CLUB TOTTERIDGE CRICKET CLUB TOTTERIDGE GREEN | grass pitches | 972 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 273.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.