Avondale Avenue is in London and in Barnet district. N12 8ER 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 8ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N12 8EN, N12 8AD, N12 8AE, N12 8AB, N12 8JB, N12 8EP, N12 8BJ, N12 8EJ, N12 8HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N12 8ER 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 8ER 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 Avondale Avenue was 92.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.2% higher than the Totteridge & Woodside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Avondale Avenue has the 16th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Totteridge & Woodside and the 343rd highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73A Avondale Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £910,000 | 2024-06-07 | £882,510 |
| 73 Avondale Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £892,000 | 2020-09-23 | £960,060 |
| 47 Avondale Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2020-01-10 | £1,169,318 |
| 55 Avondale Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £960,000 | 2019-07-26 | £1,095,294 |
| 73A Avondale Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2016-05-13 | £948,861 |
N12 8ER 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 | 532 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,952 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 4,024 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 4,372 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 | 599 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Junior School 187 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 2out of 4 | 629 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Infant School Moss Hall Grove , Finchley N12 8PE | 4out of 4 | 629 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School 31 Stanhope Road , Barnet N12 9DX | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frith Manor Primary School Lullington Garth , Woodside Park N12 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Community 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 | 490 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Finchley Catholic High School Woodside Lane , Finchley N12 8TA | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Compton School Summers Lane , N12 0QG | 4out of 4 | 1,933 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Friern Barnet School Hemington Avenue , Friern Barnet N11 3LS | 3out of 4 | 2,445 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Douglass School Finchley Hamilton Road , East Finchley N2 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 2,633 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 | 1,450 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnet and Southgate College Wood Street , EN5 4AZ | - not rated | 4,681 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 | 1,462 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 | 4,111 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 | 411 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School 25 Ravensdale Avenue , N12 9HP | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pardes House Grammar School Hendon Lane , Finchley N3 1SA | - not rated | 2,078 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Dwight School London 6 Friern Barnet Lane , N11 3LX | - not rated | 2,095 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Finchley and Acton Yochien School 6 Hendon Avenue , Finchley N3 1UE | - not rated | 2,190 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 | 425 yd | |
| Thai Kitchen | Elephant Inn, 283 Ballards Lane, London | 573 yd | |
| Delight Kitchen | 337 Ballards Lane, London | 628 yd | |
| Bangkok Taste Thai Restaurant | 355 Ballards Lane, London | 633 yd | |
| Panda Shawarma Grill | 367 Ballards Lane, London | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant Inn | Elephant Inn, 283 Ballards Lane, London | 573 yd | |
| Finchley United Services Club | 307 Ballards Lane, London | 609 yd | |
| Southover Pre School | Old Finchleians Club, 12 Southover, London | 679 yd | |
| Tally Ho / 88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | 749 High Road, London | 694 yd | |
| The Bohemia | 762 High Road, London | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lezziz | 361 Ballards Lane, London | 633 yd | |
| Sam's Chicken / Ministry Of Chicken | 351 Ballards Lane, London | 633 yd | |
| KFC | 793 High Road, London | 649 yd | |
| Haida Sandwich | 809 High Road, London | 670 yd | |
| Grill Hub, Late Nite Delivery, Mac Junkies, U Vegan Dog | 362 Ballards Lane, London | 680 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa International Supermarket | 3 Sussex Ring, London | 414 yd | |
| Waitrose | 273 Ballards Lane, London | 585 yd | |
| Aldi Store | 350 Ballards Lane, London | 672 yd | |
| Tesco | 770 High Road, London | 702 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 836 High Road, London | 811 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Michaels Catholic Grammar School NETHER STREET | health and fitness suite | 358 yd |
| Moss Hall Junior School NETHER STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 540 yd |
| Old Finchleians Club Southover | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Pure Gym (London North Finchley) Tally Ho Corner, 1st & 2nd Floors | health and fitness suite | 681 yd |
| Gorden Hall GORDON HALL GORDON HALL HUNTLY DRIVE | 717 yd | |
| Tally Ho Gym (Closed) High Road | health and fitness suite | 753 yd |
| Woodside Park Club SOUTHOVER | grass pitches, tennis courts | 832 yd |
| Finchley Catholic High School Playing Fields NORTHIAM | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Finchley Catholic High School WOODSIDE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 976 yd |
| Park View Health Club 183-191 183-191 BALLARDS LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,045 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 | 95.5% |
| 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 | 157.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.