High Road is in London and in Barnet district. N12 8QA is located in the Woodhouse 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 8QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N12 8QZ, N12 8QE, N12 8PY, N12 9RH, N12 8QJ, N12 8QF, N12 8QG, N12 9RG, N12 9RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N12 8QA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 54.6% | 53.5% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 45.4% | 46.5% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 | 33.9% | 33.5% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 49.1% | 4.2% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 11.3% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 3.8% | -2.5% | 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 (88.4%) 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 | 56.2% | 57.2% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 31.2% | 2.8% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 7.5% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 65.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13% | 10.5% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 2.4% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 7.5% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 9.4% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.8% | 65.9% | 15.1% | 33.8% | 32.1% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.2% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.7% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 7.3% | 5.1% | 0.7% | 6.6% |
| Indian | 7.9% | 5.2% | -2.7% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 5.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 72.9% | 65.7% | -7.2% | 81.4% | -15.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 2.8% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 54.5% 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 | 72.9% | 54.5% | -18.4% | 83.2% | -28.7% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 19.5% | 14.1% | 6.1% | 13.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.9% | 15.1% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 9.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70% | 54.5% | -15.5% | 83.2% | -28.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 25.6% | 22.4% | 9.8% | 15.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 11.1% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 5.5% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.3% | 3.4% | -14.9% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 8.3% | 0.9% | 7.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Other Europe | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.5% | 37.2% | -12.7% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 10.3% | 0.5% | 9.8% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Road was 54.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.1% lower than the Totteridge & Woodside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Road has the 27th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Totteridge & Woodside and the 439th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 873 High Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-02-08 | £143,405 |
| 891 High Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £826,000 | 2013-09-27 | £1,144,163 |
| 871E High Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2003-05-12 | £1,255,708 |
| 875 High Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2000-12-01 | £837,984 |
| 871E High Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2000-02-24 | £1,622,490 |
N12 8QA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 8QA 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 | 162 |
| Self-Employed | 67 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,192 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,179 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 3,309 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 3,697 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 | 410 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School 31 Stanhope Road , Barnet N12 9DX | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Swan Lane , Whetstone N20 0PL | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alma Primary Friern Barnet Lane , Whetstone N20 0LP | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queenswell Infant & Nursery School Sweets Way , Whetstone N20 0NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,165 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 | 433 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic Grammar School Nether Street , North Finchley N12 7NJ | 4out of 4 | 628 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Compton School Summers Lane , N12 0QG | 4out of 4 | 1,714 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Friern Barnet School Hemington Avenue , Friern Barnet N11 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,901 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School North London Business Park , N11 1NP | 3out of 4 | 2,110 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 | 1,250 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnet and Southgate College Wood Street , EN5 4AZ | - not rated | 4,343 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 | 1,179 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 | 4,904 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside School 25 Ravensdale Avenue , N12 9HP | - not rated | 430 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holmewood School 88 Woodside Park Road , N12 8SH | - not rated | 436 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dwight School London 6 Friern Barnet Lane , N11 3LX | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre Oakleigh Road North , Whetstone N20 0DH | 4out of 4 | 1,671 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pavilion Study Centre 58b Chandos Avenue , Whetstone N20 9DX | 3out of 4 | 1,957 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holybella | 860 High Road, London | 101 yd | |
| Istanbul Restaurant | 880 High Road, London | 101 yd | |
| Hope Cafe | 913 High Road, London | 104 yd | |
| Popular Two Cafe | 859 High Road, London | 127 yd | |
| Bella Mia | 857 High Road, London | 150 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malt And Hops | Malt And Hops, 891 High Road, London | 27 yd | |
| Toolans | 866 High Road, London | 101 yd | |
| The Bohemia | 762 High Road, London | 435 yd | |
| Tally Ho / 88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | 749 High Road, London | 635 yd | |
| Finchley United Services Club | 307 Ballards Lane, London | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xian Takeaway | 862 High Road, London | 101 yd | |
| Shakekhan T/A Shaketastic | 865 High Road, London | 150 yd | |
| La Mia Pizza | 849 High Road, London | 160 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | 836 High Road, London | 165 yd | |
| Pink Salt | 828 High Road, London | 204 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 836 High Road, London | 165 yd | |
| Tesco | 770 High Road, London | 435 yd | |
| Aldi Store | 350 Ballards Lane, London | 692 yd | |
| Waitrose | 273 Ballards Lane, London | 933 yd | |
| Nisa International Supermarket | 3 Sussex Ring, London | 1,080 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Finchley Catholic High School WOODSIDE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 496 yd |
| St Michaels Catholic Grammar School NETHER STREET | health and fitness suite | 595 yd |
| Tally Ho Gym (Closed) High Road | health and fitness suite | 675 yd |
| Pure Gym (London North Finchley) Tally Ho Corner, 1st & 2nd Floors | health and fitness suite | 745 yd |
| North Middlesex Golf Club MANOR HOUSE MANOR HOUSE FRIERN BARNET LANE | golf | 923 yd |
| Old Finchleians Club Southover | grass pitches | 944 yd |
| Finchley Catholic High School Playing Fields NORTHIAM | grass pitches | 952 yd |
| Wren Academy HILTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Christ Church C Of E Secondary School (Closed) Hilton Avenue | 1,013 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 | 64.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 53.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 53.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 53.6% |
| 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 | 35.7% |
| Median download speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.