Holden Avenue is in London and in Barnet district. N12 8RQ is located in the Totteridge & Woodside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chipping Barnet. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holden Avenue, London, N12 8RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N12 8RF, N12 8HX, N12 8RX, N12 8SA, N12 8HY, N12 8SH, N12 8RJ, N12 8LA, N12 8LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N12 8RQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 49.3% | 48% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 50.7% | 52% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 8RQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.4% | 42.2% | -3.2% | 37.9% | 4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.7% | 42.2% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 8.8% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 3.9% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 53.4% | 60.4% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 12.0% |
| Good health | 31% | 25.9% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -7.7% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 9.7% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 8RQ this area, 7.6% 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 67.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13% | 7.6% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 3.3% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 5.6% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 8.9% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.9% | 67.7% | 14.8% | 33.8% | 33.9% |
| Other | 11.3% | 5% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.2% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 5.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 8.8% | 13.5% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 10.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 12.9% | 8.6% | -4.3% | 1.6% | 7.0% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 8.1% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.4% | 0.3% | -3.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 52% | 44.2% | -7.8% | 81.4% | -37.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Arab | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 3.7% | 11.1% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 9.5% |
In this area, just 45.5% 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 | 52.7% | 45.5% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -37.7% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 14.2% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.1% | 3.8% | -2.3% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 10.9% | 8.4% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.1% | 25.6% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 20.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.2% 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 | 52.7% | 45.1% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -38.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 26.2% | 21.4% | 9.8% | 16.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 7.6% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 17.3% | 11.6% | -5.7% | 2.2% | 9.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.7% | 9.5% | -10.2% | 1.9% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.2% | 76.7% | -14.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 3.8% | 0.1% | 3.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 6.7% | 0.3% | 6.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 34.1% | 46.2% | -12.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 6.3% | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Jewish | 10.9% | 0.5% | 10.4% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holden Avenue was 164.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 202.7% higher than the Totteridge & Woodside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holden Avenue has the 5th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Totteridge & Woodside and the 147th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 87.5%.
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 47 Forest Court Holden Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-03-21 | £333,229 |
| Flat 27 Forest Court Holden Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-03-18 | £294,953 |
| Flat 32 Forest Court Holden Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2023-12-21 | £469,436 |
| Flat 22 Forest Court Holden Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-09-29 | £361,097 |
| Flat 44 Forest Court Holden Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-08-16 | £406,730 |
N12 8RQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 8RQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 122 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| 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 | 885 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 3,654 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,675 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 3,999 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 | 518 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School 31 Stanhope Road , Barnet N12 9DX | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodridge Primary School Southover , N12 7HE | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Junior School 187 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 2out of 4 | 973 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Infant School Moss Hall Grove , Finchley N12 8PE | 4out of 4 | 973 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 | 567 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Finchley Catholic High School Woodside Lane , Finchley N12 8TA | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Compton School Summers Lane , N12 0QG | 4out of 4 | 1,975 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Friern Barnet School Hemington Avenue , Friern Barnet N11 3LS | 3out of 4 | 2,333 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School North London Business Park , N11 1NP | 3out of 4 | 2,610 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 | 1,485 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnet and Southgate College Wood Street , EN5 4AZ | - not rated | 4,368 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 | 1,460 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 | 4,447 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 | 64 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School 25 Ravensdale Avenue , N12 9HP | - not rated | 884 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dwight School London 6 Friern Barnet Lane , N11 3LX | - not rated | 2,028 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre Oakleigh Road North , Whetstone N20 0DH | 4out of 4 | 2,171 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pavilion Study Centre 58b Chandos Avenue , Whetstone N20 9DX | 3out of 4 | 2,329 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DCafe | Julius Newman House, Woodside Park Road, London | 497 yd | |
| Bella Mia | 857 High Road, London | 515 yd | |
| Nippon Izakaya | 843 High Road, London | 515 yd | |
| Popular Two Cafe | 859 High Road, London | 524 yd | |
| Ai Sushi | 830 High Road, London | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malt And Hops | Malt And Hops, 891 High Road, London | 512 yd | |
| Southover Pre School | Old Finchleians Club, 12 Southover, London | 539 yd | |
| Toolans | 866 High Road, London | 588 yd | |
| Woodside Park Club | Woodside Park Club, Southover, London | 614 yd | |
| The Bohemia | 762 High Road, London | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakekhan T/A Shaketastic | 865 High Road, London | 515 yd | |
| La Mia Pizza | 849 High Road, London | 520 yd | |
| Haida Sandwich | 809 High Road, London | 547 yd | |
| Pink Salt | 828 High Road, London | 553 yd | |
| KFC | 793 High Road, London | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 836 High Road, London | 580 yd | |
| Nisa International Supermarket | 3 Sussex Ring, London | 581 yd | |
| Tesco | 770 High Road, London | 621 yd | |
| Aldi Store | 350 Ballards Lane, London | 736 yd | |
| Waitrose | 273 Ballards Lane, London | 805 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Michaels Catholic Grammar School NETHER STREET | health and fitness suite | 437 yd |
| Old Finchleians Club Southover | grass pitches | 502 yd |
| Finchley Catholic High School WOODSIDE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 604 yd |
| Finchley Catholic High School Playing Fields NORTHIAM | grass pitches | 663 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 | 769 yd |
| Tally Ho Gym (Closed) High Road | health and fitness suite | 783 yd |
| Moss Hall Junior School NETHER STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 904 yd |
| Woodridge Primary School SOUTHOVER | grass pitches | 1,077 yd |
| Gorden Hall GORDON HALL GORDON HALL HUNTLY DRIVE | 1,089 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 | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.