Argyle Road is in London and in Barnet district. N12 7PG is located in the West Finchley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Finchley and Golders Green. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Argyle Road, London, N12 7PG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N12 7NU, N12 7NX, N12 8JA, N12 7HS, N12 7PD, N12 7PB, N12 7NT, N12 8EN, N12 8ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N12 7PG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50.4% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49.6% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 7PG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.2% 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 | 26% | 28.7% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.7% | 58.2% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 14.0% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 6.3% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 (91.8%) 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 | 58.7% | 60.7% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 12.3% |
| Good health | 26.2% | 31.1% | 4.9% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 7.4% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 4% | 0.6% | -3.4% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 7PG this area, 7.1% 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 68%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.8% | 7.1% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 4.1% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 6.7% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 10.8% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.4% | 68% | 15.6% | 33.8% | 34.2% |
| Other | 8.9% | 1.9% | -7.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 13.7% | 13.1% | -0.6% | 3.1% | 10.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 69.5% | 69% | -0.5% | 81.4% | -12.4% |
| Other | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 66.2% 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 | 69.5% | 66.2% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -17.0% |
| European Union | 11.4% | 11.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 5.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.4% | 10.8% | -0.6% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.8% | 66.6% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -16.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 24.6% | 23.7% | 9.8% | 14.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.4% | 2.9% | -20.5% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.9% | 37.2% | -13.3% |
| Christian | 30.8% | 46.2% | -15.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 6.3% | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Jewish | 14.2% | 0.5% | 13.7% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Not answered | 13.1% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Argyle Road was 81.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.2% higher than the Finchley Church End average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Argyle Road has the 28th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Finchley Church End and the 412th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Argyle Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 1999-11-18 | £857,500 |
| 8 Argyle Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 1998-12-11 | £767,835 |
| 10 Argyle Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,500 | 1997-07-07 | £973,318 |
N12 7PG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 7PG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 505 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,153 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 4,179 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 4,512 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Hall Junior School 187 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 2out of 4 | 610 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Infant School Moss Hall Grove , Finchley N12 8PE | 4out of 4 | 610 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northside Primary School 2 Albert Street , North Finchley N12 8JP | 4out of 4 | 798 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frith Manor Primary School Lullington Garth , Woodside Park N12 7BN | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School 31 Stanhope Road , Barnet N12 9DX | 3out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 667 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Finchley Catholic High School Woodside Lane , Finchley N12 8TA | 3out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Compton School Summers Lane , N12 0QG | 4out of 4 | 2,083 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Douglass School Finchley Hamilton Road , East Finchley N2 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 2,608 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Friern Barnet School Hemington Avenue , Friern Barnet N11 3LS | 3out of 4 | 2,634 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 | 1,608 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnet and Southgate College Wood Street , EN5 4AZ | - not rated | 4,725 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 | 1,632 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 | 3,923 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 | 581 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School 25 Ravensdale Avenue , N12 9HP | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pardes House Grammar School Hendon Lane , Finchley N3 1SA | - not rated | 1,938 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Finchley and Acton Yochien School 6 Hendon Avenue , Finchley N3 1UE | - not rated | 2,035 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dwight School London 6 Friern Barnet Lane , N11 3LX | - not rated | 2,276 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 | 274 yd | |
| Thai Kitchen | Elephant Inn, 283 Ballards Lane, London | 683 yd | |
| Yi Man Tang Chinese Restaurant & Takeaway | 328 Ballards Lane, London | 783 yd | |
| Il Tocco D'Artista | 324 Ballards Lane, London | 783 yd | |
| Indian Orchid | 330 Ballards Lane, London | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southover Pre School | Old Finchleians Club, 12 Southover, London | 676 yd | |
| Elephant Inn | Elephant Inn, 283 Ballards Lane, London | 683 yd | |
| Woodside Park Club | Woodside Park Club, Southover, London | 766 yd | |
| Finchley United Services Club | 307 Ballards Lane, London | 769 yd | |
| Finchley Lawn Tennis Club | Finchley Lawn Tennis Club, Brent Way, London | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Cottage | 225 Nether Street, London | 562 yd | |
| Piani Pizza | 233 Nether Street, London | 562 yd | |
| Lezziz | 361 Ballards Lane, London | 814 yd | |
| Sam's Chicken / Ministry Of Chicken | 351 Ballards Lane, London | 814 yd | |
| KFC | 793 High Road, London | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa International Supermarket | 3 Sussex Ring, London | 282 yd | |
| Waitrose | 273 Ballards Lane, London | 694 yd | |
| Aldi Store | 350 Ballards Lane, London | 841 yd | |
| Tesco | 770 High Road, London | 899 yd | |
| Persia Supermarket | 183 Ballards Lane, London | 949 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moss Hall Junior School NETHER STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 481 yd |
| St Michaels Catholic Grammar School NETHER STREET | health and fitness suite | 546 yd |
| Gorden Hall GORDON HALL GORDON HALL HUNTLY DRIVE | 594 yd | |
| Old Finchleians Club Southover | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Woodside Park Club SOUTHOVER | grass pitches, tennis courts | 801 yd |
| Pure Gym (London North Finchley) Tally Ho Corner, 1st & 2nd Floors | health and fitness suite | 842 yd |
| Tally Ho Gym (Closed) High Road | health and fitness suite | 928 yd |
| Finchley Catholic High School Playing Fields NORTHIAM | grass pitches | 948 yd |
| Park View Health Club 183-191 183-191 BALLARDS LANE | health and fitness suite | 956 yd |
| Frith Manor Primary School LULLINGTON GARTH | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,050 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.