Southover is in London and in Barnet district. N12 7HG 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 Southover, London, N12 7HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N12 7HB, N12 7HD, N12 7HH, N12 7EX, N12 7JR, N12 7HJ, N12 7EY, N12 7JH, N12 7HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N12 7HG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 51% | -3.4% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 45.6% | 49% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 7HG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.8% 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 | 25.3% | 24.2% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.8% | 66.8% | 2.0% | 44.2% | 22.6% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 4.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 55.3% | 60.7% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 12.3% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 26.7% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 8.8% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 7HG this area, 7.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 65.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.5% | 7.9% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 3.8% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 10.6% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 9.4% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 52% | 65.3% | 13.3% | 33.8% | 31.5% |
| Other | 6.6% | 1.1% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.5% 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 | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 11.7% | 12.3% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 9.2% |
| Pakistani | 4.6% | 4.4% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 12.9% | 8.8% | -4.1% | 1.6% | 7.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 64.5% | 59.5% | -5.0% | 81.4% | -21.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, 65.9% 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 | 66.5% | 65.9% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -17.3% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 6.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.2% | 17.4% | -3.8% | 5.6% | 11.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.2% | 65.3% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 24.5% | 19.9% | 9.8% | 14.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 5% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.8% | 1.7% | -20.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Middle East | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.5% | 37.2% | -23.7% |
| Christian | 23.5% | 46.2% | -22.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 11.8% | 1.7% | 10.1% |
| Jewish | 33.2% | 0.5% | 32.7% |
| Muslim | 8.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southover was 42.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.5% lower than the Totteridge & Woodside average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Southover has the 20th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Totteridge & Woodside and the 314th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 262.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Southover, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,620,000 | 2024-06-03 | £1,571,063 |
| 93 Southover, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,450,000 | 2022-11-08 | £1,363,433 |
| 69 Southover, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £899,950 | 2013-05-28 | £1,468,830 |
| 67 Southover, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2013-04-29 | £1,804,688 |
| 73 Southover, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2008-05-06 | £1,349,675 |
N12 7HG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
N12 7HG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,639 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 3,438 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 3,671 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,035 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 | 71 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Totteridge The Green , Totteridge N20 8NX | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frith Manor Primary School Lullington Garth , Woodside Park N12 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Swan Lane , Whetstone N20 0PL | 3out of 4 | 1,333 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northside Primary School 2 Albert Street , North Finchley N12 8JP | 4out of 4 | 1,411 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 | 979 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic Grammar School Nether Street , North Finchley N12 7NJ | 4out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Totteridge Academy Barnet Lane , Barnet N20 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Pioneer Academy Westcombe Drive , EN5 2BE | - not rated | 2,783 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compton School Summers Lane , N12 0QG | 4out of 4 | 2,866 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 2,380 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnet and Southgate College Wood Street , EN5 4AZ | - not rated | 3,594 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 | 2,338 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 | 4,583 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 | 946 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School 25 Ravensdale Avenue , N12 9HP | - not rated | 1,623 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pavilion Study Centre 58b Chandos Avenue , Whetstone N20 9DX | 3out of 4 | 2,271 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre Oakleigh Road North , Whetstone N20 0DH | 4out of 4 | 2,642 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill School Foundation The Ridgeway , Mill Hill Village NW7 1QS | - not rated | 2,808 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vero Caffe | 16 Sussex Ring, London | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Park Club | Woodside Park Club, Southover, London | 375 yd | |
| Southover Pre School | Old Finchleians Club, 12 Southover, London | 465 yd | |
| Totteridge Millhillians Cricket Club | Totteridge Cricket Club, Totteridge Green, London | 627 yd | |
| Orange Tree Public House | Orange Tree, 7 Totteridge Village, London | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa International Supermarket | 3 Sussex Ring, London | 919 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodridge Primary School SOUTHOVER | grass pitches | 165 yd |
| Finchley Catholic High School Playing Fields NORTHIAM | grass pitches | 254 yd |
| Woodside Park Club SOUTHOVER | grass pitches, tennis courts | 373 yd |
| Old Finchleians Club Southover | grass pitches | 529 yd |
| Totteridge Millhillians Cricket Club TOTTERIDGE CRICKET CLUB TOTTERIDGE CRICKET CLUB TOTTERIDGE GREEN | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Finchley Catholic High School WOODSIDE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 807 yd |
| St Andrews C Of E Va Primary School Totteridge Village | 921 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 | 72.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.