Avondale Avenue is in London and in Barnet district. N12 8EL 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 Avondale Avenue, London, N12 8EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N12 7DJ, N12 8HS, N12 7FB, N12 8EJ, N12 8HU, N12 7EJ, N12 7DL, N12 8EP, N12 8HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N12 8EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 50.6% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48% | 49.4% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 36.3% | 39.9% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 39.9% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 5.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 8.9% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 46.7% | 50.8% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 30.8% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 11.2% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 54.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.8% | 18.7% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 4.9% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 7.9% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 9.4% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.2% | 54.2% | 16.0% | 33.8% | 20.4% |
| Other | 10.4% | 2.5% | -7.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 6.4% | 4.0% | 0.7% | 5.7% |
| Indian | 13% | 15.7% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 12.6% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 7.7% | 8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 6.4% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 4.4% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 63% | 51% | -12.0% | 81.4% | -30.4% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 8.4% | 7.6% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
In this area, 58.2% 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 | 62.2% | 58.2% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -25.0% |
| European Union | 11.4% | 8% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 8.5% | 7.2% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.4% | 17.7% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 12.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.2% | 58.2% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -25.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 30.5% | 27.7% | 9.8% | 20.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 2.4% | -4.9% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.8% | 0.8% | -22.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.4% | 37.2% | -10.8% |
| Christian | 33.6% | 46.2% | -12.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 8.8% | 1.7% | 7.1% |
| Jewish | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 12.4% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 6% | 0.6% | 5.4% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avondale Avenue was 27.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.8% lower than the Totteridge & Woodside average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Avondale Avenue has the 11th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Totteridge & Woodside and the 169th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.6%.

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 9 Worcester Court Avondale Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-06-23 | £396,607 |
| Flat 3 Worcester Court Avondale Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2020-05-22 | £323,654 |
| Flat 5 Worcester Court Avondale Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2017-10-23 | £194,185 |
| Flat 5 Worcester Court Avondale Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2017-10-23 | £291,277 |
| Flat 6 Worcester Court Avondale Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2017-05-04 | £279,248 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 685 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,885 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 3,891 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 4,231 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 | 596 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Junior School 187 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 2out of 4 | 781 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Infant School Moss Hall Grove , Finchley N12 8PE | 4out of 4 | 781 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School 31 Stanhope Road , Barnet N12 9DX | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodridge Primary School Southover , N12 7HE | 3out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Community 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 | 546 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Finchley Catholic High School Woodside Lane , Finchley N12 8TA | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Compton School Summers Lane , N12 0QG | 4out of 4 | 1,999 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Friern Barnet School Hemington Avenue , Friern Barnet N11 3LS | 3out of 4 | 2,452 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Douglass School Finchley Hamilton Road , East Finchley N2 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 2,783 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,511 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnet and Southgate College Wood Street , EN5 4AZ | - not rated | 4,530 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 | 1,509 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 | 4,212 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 | 289 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School 25 Ravensdale Avenue , N12 9HP | - not rated | 1,048 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dwight School London 6 Friern Barnet Lane , N11 3LX | - not rated | 2,120 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pardes House Grammar School Hendon Lane , Finchley N3 1SA | - not rated | 2,216 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Finchley and Acton Yochien School 6 Hendon Avenue , Finchley N3 1UE | - not rated | 2,321 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 | 422 yd | |
| MKs Cafe | 787 High Road, London | 652 yd | |
| Pita Time | 783 High Road, London | 654 yd | |
| DCafe | Julius Newman House, Woodside Park Road, London | 660 yd | |
| Panda Shawarma Grill | 367 Ballards Lane, London | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southover Pre School | Old Finchleians Club, 12 Southover, London | 552 yd | |
| Woodside Park Club | Woodside Park Club, Southover, London | 642 yd | |
| Finchley United Services Club | 307 Ballards Lane, London | 682 yd | |
| Elephant Inn | Elephant Inn, 283 Ballards Lane, London | 690 yd | |
| The Bohemia | 762 High Road, London | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 793 High Road, London | 646 yd | |
| Haida Sandwich | 809 High Road, London | 654 yd | |
| Lezziz | 361 Ballards Lane, London | 676 yd | |
| Sam's Chicken / Ministry Of Chicken | 351 Ballards Lane, London | 676 yd | |
| Shakekhan T/A Shaketastic | 865 High Road, London | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa International Supermarket | 3 Sussex Ring, London | 396 yd | |
| Waitrose | 273 Ballards Lane, London | 701 yd | |
| Tesco | 770 High Road, London | 704 yd | |
| Aldi Store | 350 Ballards Lane, London | 731 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 836 High Road, London | 754 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Michaels Catholic Grammar School NETHER STREET | health and fitness suite | 403 yd |
| Old Finchleians Club Southover | grass pitches | 495 yd |
| Moss Hall Junior School NETHER STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 691 yd |
| Woodside Park Club SOUTHOVER | grass pitches, tennis courts | 715 yd |
| Pure Gym (London North Finchley) Tally Ho Corner, 1st & 2nd Floors | health and fitness suite | 750 yd |
| Finchley Catholic High School Playing Fields NORTHIAM | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Tally Ho Gym (Closed) High Road | health and fitness suite | 801 yd |
| Finchley Catholic High School WOODSIDE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 836 yd |
| Gorden Hall GORDON HALL GORDON HALL HUNTLY DRIVE | 858 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 | 61 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.68 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.68 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.