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High Road is in London and in Barnet district. N12 8JY 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 High Road, London, N12 8JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: N12 8DB, N12 9QG, N12 8BY, N12 9BS, N12 8JT, N12 9BX, N12 9QR, N12 9BN, N12 8DD.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N12 8JY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.5%51.8%-0.7% 51.0% 0.8%
Male47.5%48.2%0.7% 49.0% -0.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around N12 8JY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single38.7%42.9%4.2% 37.9% 5.0%
Married: Opposite sex50.2%46.6%-3.6% 44.2% 2.4%
Separated1.6%1%-0.6% 2.2% -1.2%
Divorced4.7%4.4%-0.3% 9.1% -4.7%
Widowed4.7%5.1%0.4% 6.1% -1.0%

Health

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 (88.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health52.5%57.1%4.6% 48.4% 8.7%
Good health30.7%31.3%0.6% 33.6% -2.3%
Fair health12.7%9%-3.7% 12.7% -3.7%
Bad health3.4%1.6%-1.8% 4.0% -2.4%
Very bad health0.6%1%0.4% 1.2% -0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 50.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications11.9%17%5.1% 18.2% -1.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 6.7%7.1%0.4% 9.6% -2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels9.1%7.5%-1.6% 13.4% -5.9%
Apprenticeship1.2%1.7%0.5% 5.3% -3.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10.7%14.6%3.9% 16.9% -2.3%
Degree or Similar44.7%50.7%6.0% 33.8% 16.9%
Other15.8%1.4%-14.4% 2.8% -1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.9%0.5%-0.4% 1.1% -0.6%
Chinese4.7%1.3%-3.4% 0.7% 0.6%
Indian19.3%13.1%-6.2% 3.1% 10.0%
Pakistani2.2%1.3%-0.9% 2.7% -1.4%
Other Asian4.3%7.6%3.3% 1.6% 6.0%
Black African1.2%7.3%6.1% 2.5% 4.8%
Black Caribbean2.2%5%2.8% 1.0% 4.0%
Other Black0.6%0%-0.6% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian4.3%2.6%-1.7% 0.8% 1.8%
Mixed White and African1.9%1%-0.9% 0.4% 0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.2%0%-1.2% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%2.3%1.4% 0.8% 1.5%
White54.7%49.3%-5.4% 81.4% -32.1%
Arab0%1.3%1.3% 0.6% 0.7%
Other1.6%7.3%5.7% 1.6% 5.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 51% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom50.6%51%0.4% 83.2% -32.2%
European Union15.2%17.6%2.4% 6.1% 11.5%
Rest of Europe3.4%4.9%1.5% 0.8% 4.1%
Africa6.5%8.3%1.8% 2.7% 5.6%
Middle East and Asia22.4%15.8%-6.6% 5.6% 10.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.6%2.3%0.7% 1.3% 1.0%
Oceania0.3%0%-0.3% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK48.8%50.6%1.8% 83.2% -32.6%
10+ Years5%28.8%23.8% 9.8% 19.0%
5-10 Years8.7%8.7%0.0% 2.9% 5.8%
2-5 Years11.2%8.2%-3.0% 2.2% 6.0%
Less than 2 years26.4%3.6%-22.8% 1.9% 1.7%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom64.2% 76.7% -12.5%
Ireland2.3% 0.6% 1.7%
France1.3% 0.3% 1.0%
Germany0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Italy0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Portugal2.1% 0.5% 1.6%
Spain1.3% 0.4% 0.9%
Lithuania0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Poland3.4% 1.3% 2.1%
Romania2.1% 0.9% 1.2%
Other EU countries10.9% 1.5% 9.4%
Other Europe0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
North Africa0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Central and Western Africa0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
South and Eastern Africa1% 0.2% 0.8%
Middle East1% 0.1% 0.9%
Eastern Asia2.3% 0.3% 2.0%
Southern Asia0.5% 1.2% -0.7%
South-East Asia1.8% 0.2% 1.6%
Central and South America0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
No passport held2.6% 13.5% -10.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion25.8% 37.2% -11.4%
Christian32.3% 46.2% -13.9%
Hindu9.4% 1.7% 7.7%
Jewish2.3% 0.5% 1.8%
Muslim15.6% 6.5% 9.1%
Sikh0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Other religion2.9% 0.6% 2.3%
Not answered11.5% 6.0% 5.5%

Safety

Is High Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Road was 888.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1531.4% higher than the Totteridge & Woodside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

High Road has the highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Totteridge & Woodside and the 5th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 170.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.9%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£58,000
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in N12 8JY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on High Road are based on 4045 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Barnet.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for High Road, London, N12 8JY

Estimated Average Property Prices for N12 8JY

Average Price
£307,580
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£307,580

Estimated Average Property Prices for High Road

Average Price
£632,484
Semi-Detached
£979,805
Terraced
£845,196
Detached
£1,101,763
Flats/Maisonettes
£391,472
Other
£1,855,965

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on High Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
773A High Road, London, Greater London
Other, an established residential building
£423,7502024-10-31 £403,880
771A High Road, London, Greater London
Other, an established residential building
£480,0002022-07-11 £451,509
783 High Road, London, Greater London
Other, an established residential building
£40,0002019-10-24 £40,520
773A High Road, London, Greater London
Other, an established residential building
£74,5002016-12-05 £75,469
771A High Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£367,0002005-03-29 £661,166
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for N12 8JY

Employment

N12 8JY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% 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.

The percentage of student residents living in N12 8JY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee105
Self-Employed41
Part-Time Employee35
Retired26
Looking after home or family19
Student (economically inactive)18
Unemployed17
Other13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)11
Long-Term Sick or disabled10

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles30
Education22
Human health and social work activities17
Professional, scientific and technical activities16
Accommodation and food service activities12
Financial and insurance activities12
Construction11
Manufacturing9
Information and communication9
Transport and storage8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security7
Other6
Administrative and support service activities5
Real estate activities2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Moss Hall Nursery School
189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR
4out of 4 854 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Hampden Way Nursery School
Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ
4out of 4 3,368 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Brookhill Nursery School
Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD
4out of 4 3,718 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
St Margaret's Nursery School
Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT
4out of 4 4,124 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

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 65 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School
31 Stanhope Road , Barnet N12 9DX
3out of 4 357 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Moss Hall Junior School
187 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR
2out of 4 889 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Moss Hall Infant School
Moss Hall Grove , Finchley N12 8PE
4out of 4 889 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Summerside Primary Academy
Crossway , Finchley N12 0QU
2out of 4 1,090 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

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 4 233 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
Finchley Catholic High School
Woodside Lane , Finchley N12 8TA
3out of 4 880 yd Voluntary aided school No Boys More About School
The Compton School
Summers Lane , N12 0QG
4out of 4 1,394 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Friern Barnet School
Hemington Avenue , Friern Barnet N11 3LS
3out of 4 1,803 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School
North London Business Park , N11 1NP
3out of 4 2,253 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Woodhouse College
Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY
- not rated 906 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School
Barnet and Southgate College
Wood Street , EN5 4AZ
- not rated 4,779 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wren Academy Finchley
Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB
4out of 4 878 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 4,644 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Woodside School
25 Ravensdale Avenue , N12 9HP
- not rated 496 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Holmewood School
88 Woodside Park Road , N12 8SH
- not rated 536 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Dwight School London
6 Friern Barnet Lane , N11 3LX
- not rated 1,468 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre
Oakleigh Road North , Whetstone N20 0DH
4out of 4 1,849 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Pavilion Study Centre
58b Chandos Avenue , Whetstone N20 9DX
3out of 4 2,361 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Pita Time783 High Road, London2 yd
MKs Cafe787 High Road, London43 yd
The Whale Tea760 High Road, London53 yd
German Doner Kebab766 High Road, London58 yd
McDonald's772 High Road, London60 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Bohemia762 High Road, London60 yd
Tally Ho / 88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger749 High Road, London186 yd
Finchley United Services Club307 Ballards Lane, London292 yd
The Finchley Tavern686 High Road, London315 yd
Malt And HopsMalt And Hops, 891 High Road, London430 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
KFC793 High Road, London44 yd
Haida Sandwich809 High Road, London102 yd
Burgrill/Burger Zone/Grill N Thrill/Grill Heist728 High Road, London145 yd
Lezziz361 Ballards Lane, London154 yd
Sam's Chicken / Ministry Of Chicken351 Ballards Lane, London154 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco770 High Road, London60 yd
Aldi Store350 Ballards Lane, London242 yd
Sainsburys836 High Road, London331 yd
Waitrose273 Ballards Lane, London516 yd
Nisa International Supermarket3 Sussex Ring, London1,041 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Tally Ho Gym (Closed)
High Road
health and fitness suite234 yd
Pure Gym (London North Finchley)
Tally Ho Corner, 1st & 2nd Floors
health and fitness suite295 yd
St Michaels Catholic Grammar School
NETHER STREET
health and fitness suite299 yd
Wren Academy
HILTON AVENUE
grass pitches710 yd
Christ Church C Of E Secondary School (Closed)
Hilton Avenue
763 yd
Woodhouse College
WOODHOUSE ROAD
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite771 yd
Finchley Catholic High School
WOODSIDE LANE
artificial grass pitch914 yd
Moss Hall Junior School
NETHER STREET
grass pitches, swimming pool918 yd
Summerside Primary Academy
CROSSWAY
grass pitches1,030 yd
David Lloyd Club (Finchley)
LEISURE WAY
health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts1,055 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 94.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 94.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 94.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 94.7%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s5.3%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed64.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed6.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed10 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.