Linkside is in London and in Barnet district. N12 7LF 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 Linkside, London, N12 7LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N12 7LE, N12 7LJ, N12 7BG, N12 7LN, N12 7BE, N12 7LL, N12 7LP, N3 1PP, N12 7LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N12 7LF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 48.9% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 49.6% | 51.1% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of N12 7LF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.4% 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 | 21.5% | 20.3% | -1.2% | 37.9% | -17.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.5% | 67.4% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 23.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 5% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (90.5%) 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 | 61.1% | 62.3% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 13.9% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 28.2% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 7% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 7LF this area, 8.8% 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 61.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.5% | 8.8% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5% | 6.9% | 1.9% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 7.7% | -7.3% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 11.5% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 45% | 61.3% | 16.3% | 33.8% | 27.5% |
| Other | 15% | 1.9% | -13.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.8% | 4.2% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Indian | 13.2% | 16% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 12.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 19% | 11.2% | -7.8% | 1.6% | 9.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 4.8% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 54.1% | 46.5% | -7.6% | 81.4% | -34.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.2% | 11.5% | 9.3% | 1.6% | 9.9% |
In this area, 58.9% 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 | 55.5% | 58.9% | 3.4% | 83.2% | -24.3% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 5.9% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 5.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.5% | 24.9% | -2.6% | 5.6% | 19.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.2% | 59.3% | 4.1% | 83.2% | -23.9% |
| 10+ Years | 9.5% | 25.8% | 16.3% | 9.8% | 16.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 7.9% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.6% | 3.9% | -20.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 3.1% | 0.1% | 3.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 10.4% | 0.3% | 10.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.1% | 37.2% | -13.1% |
| Christian | 22.7% | 46.2% | -23.5% |
| Buddhist | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Hindu | 7.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| Jewish | 24.4% | 0.5% | 23.9% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Linkside was 10.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.4% lower than the Finchley Church End average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Linkside has the lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Finchley Church End and the 25th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Linkside, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £832,999 | 2022-05-27 | £801,159 |
| 12 Linkside, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £757,500 | 2019-09-27 | £837,568 |
| 6 Linkside, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £930,000 | 2019-05-21 | £1,085,000 |
| 4 Linkside, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £975,000 | 2017-09-08 | £1,083,204 |
| 26 Linkside, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2014-10-22 | £986,229 |
N12 7LF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| 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 | 874 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 4,544 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,697 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 4,830 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frith Manor Primary School Lullington Garth , Woodside Park N12 7BN | 3out of 4 | 407 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Park Primary School School House Lane , NW7 1JF | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Junior School 187 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 2out of 4 | 962 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Infant School Moss Hall Grove , Finchley N12 8PE | 4out of 4 | 962 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Dollis Park , Finchley N3 1BT | 4out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,239 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Finchley Catholic High School Woodside Lane , Finchley N12 8TA | 3out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Boys Holders Hill Road , Hendon NW4 1NA | 4out of 4 | 2,451 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Compton School Summers Lane , N12 0QG | 4out of 4 | 2,615 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copthall School Pursley Road , Mill Hill NW7 2EP | 3out of 4 | 2,741 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 2,153 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnet and Southgate College Wood Street , EN5 4AZ | - not rated | 4,756 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 | 2,190 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 | 3,471 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 | 1,085 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pardes House Grammar School Hendon Lane , Finchley N3 1SA | - not rated | 1,749 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Finchley and Acton Yochien School 6 Hendon Avenue , Finchley N3 1UE | - not rated | 1,779 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School 25 Ravensdale Avenue , N12 9HP | - not rated | 1,856 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill School Foundation The Ridgeway , Mill Hill Village NW7 1QS | - not rated | 2,596 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 | 408 yd | |
| Gee Gee's Cafe | London Equestrian Centre, Lullington Garth, London | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finchley Lawn Tennis Club | Finchley Lawn Tennis Club, Brent Way, London | 486 yd | |
| Finchley Golf Club | Nether Court, Frith Lane, London | 631 yd | |
| Southover Pre School | Old Finchleians Club, 12 Southover, London | 837 yd | |
| Woodside Park Club | Woodside Park Club, Southover, London | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Cottage | 225 Nether Street, London | 679 yd | |
| Piani Pizza | 233 Nether Street, London | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa International Supermarket | 3 Sussex Ring, London | 448 yd | |
| Persia Supermarket | 183 Ballards Lane, London | 1,047 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frith Manor Primary School LULLINGTON GARTH | grass pitches, swimming pool | 527 yd |
| Finchley Golf Club FRITH LANE | golf | 637 yd |
| Gorden Hall GORDON HALL GORDON HALL HUNTLY DRIVE | 706 yd | |
| Old Finchleians Club Southover | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Moss Hall Junior School NETHER STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 805 yd |
| Woodside Park Club SOUTHOVER | grass pitches, tennis courts | 847 yd |
| Millbrook Park C Of E Primary School SCHOOL HOUSE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 984 yd |
| Park View Health Club 183-191 183-191 BALLARDS LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,058 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 | 223.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.