Nether Street is in London and in Barnet district. N12 8AE 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 Nether Street, London, N12 8AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N12 8AD, N12 8AB, N12 8ER, N12 8EP, N12 8EN, N12 8BJ, N12 8EJ, N12 8HQ, N12 8AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N12 8AE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.8% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50% | 49.2% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33% | 35% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 48.7% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 10.1% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 57.9% | 58.2% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 9.8% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 30.7% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 8.5% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 8AE this area, 6.9% 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 66.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.3% | 6.9% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 2.6% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 9.5% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 11.2% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 56% | 66.8% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 33.0% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.6% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.1% 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 | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 14.1% | 13.3% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 10.2% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 0.5% | -3.3% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 62.3% | 63.1% | 0.8% | 81.4% | -18.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 5.9% | 5.4% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 56.7% 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 | 63.1% | 56.7% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -26.5% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 13.9% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 9.5% | 7% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.3% | 13.9% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| 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 | 60.8% | 56.7% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -26.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 32.5% | 29.9% | 9.8% | 22.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 5.4% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 3.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.9% | 2.1% | -22.8% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 33.5% | 46.2% | -12.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Jewish | 10.2% | 0.5% | 9.7% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 7.2% | 0.6% | 6.6% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nether Street was 70.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.1% higher than the Totteridge & Woodside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Nether Street has the 28th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Totteridge & Woodside and the 495th highest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 30 Gainsborough Court Nether Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £402,500 | 2025-12-19 | £395,407 |
| Flat 25 Gainsborough Court Nether Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £411,000 | 2025-08-15 | £389,185 |
| Flat 10 Gainsborough Court Nether Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-04-01 | £374,004 |
| Flat 17 Gainsborough Court Nether Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £417,000 | 2025-03-14 | £389,084 |
| Flat 31 Gainsborough Court Nether Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-03-22 | £168,833 |
N12 8AE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Education | 36 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 492 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,814 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 4,002 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 4,371 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Primary School 2 Albert Street , North Finchley N12 8JP | 3out of 4 | 427 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Junior School 187 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Infant School Moss Hall Grove , Finchley N12 8PE | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School 31 Stanhope Road , Barnet N12 9DX | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School 31 Stahope Road , Barnet N12 9DX | - not rated | 767 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 281 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Finchley Catholic High School Woodside Lane , Finchley N12 8TA | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Secondary School Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | - not rated | 1,303 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compton School Summers Lane , N12 0QG | - not rated | 1,722 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compton School Summers Lane , N12 0QG | 4out of 4 | 1,722 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial College London Mathematics School C/O Woodhouse College , Woodhouse Road N12 9EY | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 4,539 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate College High Street , Southgate N14 6BS | - not rated | 4,566 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 | 1,252 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 | 4,215 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | - not rated | 4,215 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Mechina Woodside Park Synagogue, Woodside Park Road , N12 8RZ | - not rated | 376 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Holmewood School 88 Woodside Park Road , N12 8SH | - not rated | 431 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morasha Jewish Primary School 37 Moss Hall Grove , Finchley N12 8PE | - not rated | 472 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnet Special Tuition Service Britannia Road , Britannia Centre N12 9RU | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Partingdale School The Paddocks , Frith Lane NW7 1PS | - not rated | 1,471 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | 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 | 505 yd | |
| Thai Kitchen | Elephant Inn, 283 Ballards Lane, London | 513 yd | |
| Delight Kitchen | 337 Ballards Lane, London | 549 yd | |
| Bangkok Taste Thai Restaurant | 355 Ballards Lane, London | 553 yd | |
| Panda Shawarma Grill | 367 Ballards Lane, London | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant Inn | Elephant Inn, 283 Ballards Lane, London | 513 yd | |
| Finchley United Services Club | 307 Ballards Lane, London | 532 yd | |
| Tally Ho / 88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | 749 High Road, London | 614 yd | |
| The Bohemia | 762 High Road, London | 623 yd | |
| The Finchley Tavern | 686 High Road, London | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lezziz | 361 Ballards Lane, London | 553 yd | |
| Sam's Chicken / Ministry Of Chicken | 351 Ballards Lane, London | 553 yd | |
| KFC | 793 High Road, London | 571 yd | |
| Haida Sandwich | 809 High Road, London | 594 yd | |
| Grill Hub, Late Nite Delivery, Mac Junkies, U Vegan Dog | 362 Ballards Lane, London | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa International Supermarket | 3 Sussex Ring, London | 493 yd | |
| Waitrose | 273 Ballards Lane, London | 525 yd | |
| Aldi Store | 350 Ballards Lane, London | 593 yd | |
| Tesco | 770 High Road, London | 623 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 836 High Road, London | 745 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Michaels Catholic Grammar School NETHER STREET | health and fitness suite | 277 yd |
| Moss Hall Junior School NETHER STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 546 yd |
| Pure Gym (London North Finchley) Tally Ho Corner, 1st & 2nd Floors | health and fitness suite | 603 yd |
| Old Finchleians Club Southover | grass pitches | 671 yd |
| Tally Ho Gym (Closed) High Road | health and fitness suite | 673 yd |
| Gorden Hall GORDON HALL GORDON HALL HUNTLY DRIVE | 745 yd | |
| Woodside Park Club SOUTHOVER | grass pitches, tennis courts | 889 yd |
| Finchley Catholic High School Playing Fields NORTHIAM | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| Finchley Catholic High School WOODSIDE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 959 yd |
| Park View Health Club 183-191 183-191 BALLARDS LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,054 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 52.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.56 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.56 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.