Hughes Close is in London and in Barnet district. N12 8DF 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 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hughes Close, London, N12 8DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N12 8DH, N12 8DN, N12 8DE, N12 8BY, N12 8DJ, N12 8DL, N12 8BU, N12 8DG, N12 8DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N12 8DF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 62.7% | 53% | -9.7% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 37.3% | 47% | 9.7% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 38.2% | 36.8% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.3% | 39.9% | 10.6% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 5.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 7.4% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 14.6% | 8.6% | -6.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.3% | 49.8% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 31% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 12.8% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 2.5% | -5.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
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.
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 47.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.7% | 22.8% | 1.1% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 9.3% | 1.7% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 7.4% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 9.3% | -2.2% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.9% | 47.5% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 13.7% |
| Other | 10.8% | 0.6% | -10.2% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.9% 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 | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 20.5% | 13.4% | -7.1% | 3.1% | 10.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 6.9% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 55.1% | 61.9% | 6.8% | 81.4% | -19.5% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 4.9% | 5.4% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, just 37.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.3% | 37.9% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -45.3% |
| European Union | 10.3% | 25.1% | 14.8% | 6.1% | 19.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.4% | 8.9% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 8.1% |
| Africa | 11.4% | 8.9% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.8% | 14.3% | -3.5% | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 39.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 48.6% | 38.3% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -44.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 39.3% | 36.6% | 9.8% | 29.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 8.5% | 6.9% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.9% | 11.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 9.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 35.1% | 2.5% | -32.6% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.9% | 76.7% | -12.8% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 9.9% | 1.5% | 8.4% |
| Other Europe | 5% | 0.2% | 4.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.9% | 37.2% | -12.3% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 11.4% | 1.7% | 9.7% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 7.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hughes Close was 88.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.5% higher than the Totteridge & Woodside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hughes Close has the 21st highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Totteridge & Woodside and the 378th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Hughes Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2016-01-15 | £574,572 |
| 2 Hughes Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2008-06-13 | £725,143 |
| 3 Hughes Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2004-12-17 | £639,379 |
| 2 Hughes Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £281,000 | 2004-02-27 | £687,865 |
| 1 Hughes Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2001-02-09 | £765,530 |
N12 8DF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 | 48 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 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 | 718 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,523 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 3,808 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 4,200 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 | 4out of 4 | 132 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School 31 Stanhope Road , Barnet N12 9DX | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Junior School 187 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 2out of 4 | 764 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Infant School Moss Hall Grove , Finchley N12 8PE | 4out of 4 | 764 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerside Primary Academy Crossway , Finchley N12 0QU | 2out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 127 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Finchley Catholic High School Woodside Lane , Finchley N12 8TA | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Compton School Summers Lane , N12 0QG | 4out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Friern Barnet School Hemington Avenue , Friern Barnet N11 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School North London Business Park , N11 1NP | 3out of 4 | 2,412 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 | 1,019 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnet and Southgate College Wood Street , EN5 4AZ | - not rated | 4,769 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 | 1,008 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 | 4,495 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 | 442 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School 25 Ravensdale Avenue , N12 9HP | - not rated | 646 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dwight School London 6 Friern Barnet Lane , N11 3LX | - not rated | 1,619 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre Oakleigh Road North , Whetstone N20 0DH | 4out of 4 | 2,003 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pardes House Grammar School Hendon Lane , Finchley N3 1SA | - not rated | 2,336 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pita Time | 783 High Road, London | 166 yd | |
| Panda Shawarma Grill | 367 Ballards Lane, London | 174 yd | |
| MKs Cafe | 787 High Road, London | 183 yd | |
| Bangkok Taste Thai Restaurant | 355 Ballards Lane, London | 184 yd | |
| Delight Kitchen | 337 Ballards Lane, London | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bohemia | 762 High Road, London | 223 yd | |
| Tally Ho / 88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | 749 High Road, London | 247 yd | |
| Finchley United Services Club | 307 Ballards Lane, London | 258 yd | |
| The Finchley Tavern | 686 High Road, London | 369 yd | |
| Elephant Inn | Elephant Inn, 283 Ballards Lane, London | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 793 High Road, London | 178 yd | |
| Lezziz | 361 Ballards Lane, London | 184 yd | |
| Sam's Chicken / Ministry Of Chicken | 351 Ballards Lane, London | 184 yd | |
| Haida Sandwich | 809 High Road, London | 218 yd | |
| Grill Hub, Late Nite Delivery, Mac Junkies, U Vegan Dog | 362 Ballards Lane, London | 238 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 770 High Road, London | 223 yd | |
| Aldi Store | 350 Ballards Lane, London | 262 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 836 High Road, London | 429 yd | |
| Waitrose | 273 Ballards Lane, London | 432 yd | |
| Nisa International Supermarket | 3 Sussex Ring, London | 885 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Michaels Catholic Grammar School NETHER STREET | health and fitness suite | 136 yd |
| Pure Gym (London North Finchley) Tally Ho Corner, 1st & 2nd Floors | health and fitness suite | 301 yd |
| Tally Ho Gym (Closed) High Road | health and fitness suite | 309 yd |
| Moss Hall Junior School NETHER STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 775 yd |
| Wren Academy HILTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 858 yd |
| Woodhouse College WOODHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 882 yd |
| Christ Church C Of E Secondary School (Closed) Hilton Avenue | 909 yd | |
| Finchley Catholic High School WOODSIDE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 910 yd |
| Old Finchleians Club Southover | grass pitches | 958 yd |
| Gorden Hall GORDON HALL GORDON HALL HUNTLY DRIVE | 1,021 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.