Woodside Avenue is in London and in Barnet district. N12 8LS is located in the Totteridge & Woodside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chipping Barnet. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodside Avenue, London, N12 8LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N12 8LR, N12 8TD, N12 8TJ, N12 8SZ, N12 8SS, N12 8RE, N12 8AY, N12 8AT, N12 8TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N12 8LS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 48.2% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 48.5% | 51.8% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of N12 8LS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.4% | 34.6% | -4.8% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 53.1% | 8.2% | 44.2% | 8.9% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 6.2% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (90.8%) 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 | 59.8% | 64.3% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 15.9% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 26.5% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -7.1% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 7.4% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
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 62.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.9% | 11.8% | 2.9% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 9% | -2.0% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.8% | 62.3% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 28.5% |
| Other | 11.9% | 1.4% | -10.5% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.2% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 12% | 6.6% | -5.4% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 9.2% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 7.6% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 56.7% | 52.2% | -4.5% | 81.4% | -29.2% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 8.2% | 16.2% | 8.0% | 1.6% | 14.6% |
In this area, just 46.3% 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 | 51.9% | 46.3% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -36.9% |
| European Union | 12.4% | 13.8% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.1% | 6% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 6.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21% | 24.6% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 19.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.5% 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 | 50.9% | 45.4% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -37.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 24.5% | 19.7% | 9.8% | 14.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 15.4% | 7.8% | 2.9% | 12.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.7% | 9.9% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 7.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 23% | 4.8% | -18.2% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.9% | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 5.9% | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.4% | 37.2% | -12.8% |
| Christian | 27.3% | 46.2% | -18.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Jewish | 8.1% | 0.5% | 7.6% |
| Muslim | 15.9% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 15.5% | 6.0% | 9.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodside Avenue was 48.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.5% lower than the Totteridge & Woodside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodside Avenue has the 21st lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Totteridge & Woodside and the 372nd lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 68.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% 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 17 Devonshire House, 45 Woodside Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2021-09-29 | £353,653 |
| Flat 8 Devonshire House, 45 Woodside Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2018-11-07 | £360,385 |
| Flat 1 Devonshire House, 45 Woodside Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2018-08-17 | £474,493 |
| Flat 6 Devonshire House, 45 Woodside Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2014-02-10 | £499,017 |
| Flat 5 Devonshire House, 45 Woodside Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2010-01-11 | £441,346 |
N12 8LS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
N12 8LS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| 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 | 1,458 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 3,062 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,235 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 3,410 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Primary School Swan Lane , Whetstone N20 0PL | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northside Primary School 2 Albert Street , North Finchley N12 8JP | 4out of 4 | 801 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alma Primary Friern Barnet Lane , Whetstone N20 0LP | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodridge Primary School Southover , N12 7HE | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queenswell Infant & Nursery School Sweets Way , Whetstone N20 0NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finchley Catholic High School Woodside Lane , Finchley N12 8TA | 3out of 4 | 116 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic Grammar School Nether Street , North Finchley N12 7NJ | 4out of 4 | 985 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Compton School Summers Lane , N12 0QG | 4out of 4 | 2,127 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Friern Barnet School Hemington Avenue , Friern Barnet N11 3LS | 3out of 4 | 2,217 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School North London Business Park , N11 1NP | 3out of 4 | 2,239 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 | 1,669 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnet and Southgate College Wood Street , EN5 4AZ | - not rated | 3,927 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 | 1,592 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 | 5,011 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 | 555 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School 25 Ravensdale Avenue , N12 9HP | - not rated | 792 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pavilion Study Centre 58b Chandos Avenue , Whetstone N20 9DX | 3out of 4 | 1,742 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre Oakleigh Road North , Whetstone N20 0DH | 4out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dwight School London 6 Friern Barnet Lane , N11 3LX | - not rated | 2,007 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tara Restaurant | 940 High Road, London | 335 yd | |
| San Giorgio | 932 High Road, London | 335 yd | |
| Hope Cafe | 913 High Road, London | 388 yd | |
| Holybella | 860 High Road, London | 495 yd | |
| Istanbul Restaurant | 880 High Road, London | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malt And Hops | Malt And Hops, 891 High Road, London | 449 yd | |
| Toolans | 866 High Road, London | 495 yd | |
| The Three Horseshoe / Daddy's Dim Sum / Scratch Chicken | Three Horseshoes, 1166 High Road, London | 766 yd | |
| Southover Pre School | Old Finchleians Club, 12 Southover, London | 807 yd | |
| Woodside Park Club | Woodside Park Club, Southover, London | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xian Takeaway | 862 High Road, London | 495 yd | |
| Shakekhan T/A Shaketastic | 865 High Road, London | 570 yd | |
| La Mia Pizza | 849 High Road, London | 580 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | 836 High Road, London | 586 yd | |
| Pink Salt | 828 High Road, London | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 836 High Road, London | 586 yd | |
| Tesco | 770 High Road, London | 848 yd | |
| Aldi Store | 350 Ballards Lane, London | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Finchley Catholic High School WOODSIDE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 82 yd |
| Finchley Catholic High School Playing Fields NORTHIAM | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Old Finchleians Club Southover | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| St Michaels Catholic Grammar School NETHER STREET | health and fitness suite | 908 yd |
| Woodside Park Club SOUTHOVER | grass pitches, tennis courts | 934 yd |
| Woodridge Primary School SOUTHOVER | grass pitches | 1,012 yd |
| Queenswell Junior School SWEETS WAY | grass pitches | 1,036 yd |
| North Middlesex Golf Club MANOR HOUSE MANOR HOUSE FRIERN BARNET LANE | golf | 1,044 yd |
| Tally Ho Gym (Closed) High Road | health and fitness suite | 1,085 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 | 59.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.