Shortgate is in London and in Barnet district. N12 7JP 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 Shortgate, London, N12 7JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N12 7JL, N12 7JN, N12 7JJ, N12 7HJ, N12 7JR, N12 7JH, N12 7HH, N12 7AD, N12 7HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N12 7JP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% of residents 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 | 53.7% | 52.5% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 46.3% | 47.5% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 7JP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 70.1% 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 | 22.4% | 19.5% | -2.9% | 37.9% | -18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.6% | 70.1% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 25.9% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 4% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (89.6%) 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 | 55.7% | 57.5% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 32.1% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 7% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 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 7JP this area, 9.6% 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 64.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.1% | 9.6% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 6.4% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 11.6% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.7% | 64.5% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 30.7% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.4% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 23.8% | 18.2% | -5.6% | 3.1% | 15.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 7% | 7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 60.1% | 55.4% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -26.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 2.3% | 9.6% | 7.3% | 1.6% | 8.0% |
In this area, 63.8% 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 | 66.3% | 63.8% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 7% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 10.6% | 6.7% | -3.9% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.6% | 19.7% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 14.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.8% | 63.8% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 29.8% | 26.6% | 9.8% | 20.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.7% | 2.9% | -25.8% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.6% | 37.2% | -21.6% |
| Christian | 28.3% | 46.2% | -17.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 12.4% | 1.7% | 10.7% |
| Jewish | 25.2% | 0.5% | 24.7% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 7.3% | 0.6% | 6.7% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shortgate was 62.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.4% lower than the Finchley Church End average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Shortgate has the 43rd highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Finchley Church End and the 520th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Shortgate, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,517,500 | 2023-11-17 | £1,478,389 |
| 1 Shortgate, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,450,000 | 2022-12-16 | £1,360,725 |
| 3 Shortgate, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2021-01-15 | £958,696 |
| 15 Shortgate, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £935,000 | 2020-08-03 | £1,020,498 |
| 16 Shortgate, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2007-04-12 | £1,148,766 |
N12 7JP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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 7JP 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 | 61 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,565 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 3,758 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 3,980 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,335 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 | 383 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frith Manor Primary School Lullington Garth , Woodside Park N12 7BN | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Totteridge The Green , Totteridge N20 8NX | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northside Primary School 2 Albert Street , North Finchley N12 8JP | 4out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Park Primary School School House Lane , NW7 1JF | 3out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,240 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic Grammar School Nether Street , North Finchley N12 7NJ | 4out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Totteridge Academy Barnet Lane , Barnet N20 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 2,102 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compton School Summers Lane , N12 0QG | 4out of 4 | 2,971 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Pioneer Academy Westcombe Drive , EN5 2BE | - not rated | 3,011 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 | 2,481 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnet and Southgate College Wood Street , EN5 4AZ | - not rated | 3,770 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 | 2,457 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 | 4,276 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 | 1,046 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School 25 Ravensdale Avenue , N12 9HP | - not rated | 1,809 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill School Foundation The Ridgeway , Mill Hill Village NW7 1QS | - not rated | 2,523 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pavilion Study Centre 58b Chandos Avenue , Whetstone N20 9DX | 3out of 4 | 2,597 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pardes House Grammar School Hendon Lane , Finchley N3 1SA | - not rated | 2,735 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | 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 | 826 yd | |
| Gee Gee's Cafe | London Equestrian Centre, Lullington Garth, London | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Park Club | Woodside Park Club, Southover, London | 384 yd | |
| Southover Pre School | Old Finchleians Club, 12 Southover, London | 460 yd | |
| Totteridge Millhillians Cricket Club | Totteridge Cricket Club, Totteridge Green, London | 822 yd | |
| Orange Tree Public House | Orange Tree, 7 Totteridge Village, London | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa International Supermarket | 3 Sussex Ring, London | 796 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodside Park Club SOUTHOVER | grass pitches, tennis courts | 287 yd |
| Woodridge Primary School SOUTHOVER | grass pitches | 361 yd |
| Finchley Catholic High School Playing Fields NORTHIAM | grass pitches | 461 yd |
| Old Finchleians Club Southover | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| Totteridge Millhillians Cricket Club TOTTERIDGE CRICKET CLUB TOTTERIDGE CRICKET CLUB TOTTERIDGE GREEN | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| Frith Manor Primary School LULLINGTON GARTH | grass pitches, swimming pool | 882 yd |
| Finchley Catholic High School WOODSIDE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,066 yd |
| St Andrews C Of E Va Primary School Totteridge Village | 1,071 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 | 203.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.