Ashurst Road is in London and in Barnet district. N12 9AU 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 Ashurst Road, London, N12 9AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N12 9AX, N12 9HH, N12 9HE, N12 9BG, N12 9BE, N12 9NL, N12 9AY, N12 9NH, N11 3LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N12 9AU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.5% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50% | 49.5% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 36.9% | 38.2% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 51% | 2.1% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 7.1% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 2.8% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 58.9% | 57.8% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 27% | 30.4% | 3.4% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 8.8% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 43.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.8% | 14.9% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 5.1% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 13.5% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 15.7% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 39% | 43.3% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 9.5% |
| Other | 9.4% | 3.1% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.2% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 12.7% | 8.8% | -3.9% | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 72.5% | 64.2% | -8.3% | 81.4% | -17.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 5.6% | 8.6% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 7.0% |
In this area, 61% 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 | 69% | 61% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -22.2% |
| European Union | 17.4% | 17.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 11.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 9.1% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.1% | 61.3% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 28.2% | 26.8% | 9.8% | 18.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 3.9% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.9% | 2.3% | -18.6% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Ireland | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 6.4% | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.6% | 37.2% | -18.6% |
| Christian | 53.4% | 46.2% | 7.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% |
| Jewish | 8.6% | 0.5% | 8.1% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashurst Road was 70.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.0% lower than the Friern Barnet average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Ashurst Road has the 42nd highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Friern Barnet and the 479th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 130.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Ashurst Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £810,000 | 2024-07-12 | £776,632 |
| 51 Ashurst Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2023-03-13 | £628,543 |
| 69 Ashurst Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,080,000 | 2023-02-24 | £1,007,495 |
| 77 Ashurst Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2022-11-04 | £836,228 |
| 83 Ashurst Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2022-01-28 | £689,727 |
N12 9AU 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 9AU 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 | 124 |
| Self-Employed | 64 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Education | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| 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 | 1,790 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,657 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 3,745 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 4,242 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 Junior Mixed and Infant School Crescent Road , Friern Barnet N11 3LB | 4out of 4 | 663 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerside Primary Academy Crossway , Finchley N12 0QU | 2out of 4 | 688 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School 31 Stanhope Road , Barnet N12 9DX | 3out of 4 | 815 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Park Primary School Bellevue Road , Friern Barnet N11 3HG | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northside Primary School 2 Albert Street , North Finchley N12 8JP | 4out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Compton School Summers Lane , N12 0QG | 4out of 4 | 571 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Friern Barnet School Hemington Avenue , Friern Barnet N11 3LS | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic Grammar School Nether Street , North Finchley N12 7NJ | 4out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School North London Business Park , N11 1NP | 3out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finchley Catholic High School Woodside Lane , Finchley N12 8TA | 3out of 4 | 1,678 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 522 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnet and Southgate College Wood Street , EN5 4AZ | - not rated | 5,436 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 | 400 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight School London 6 Friern Barnet Lane , N11 3LX | - not rated | 311 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School 25 Ravensdale Avenue , N12 9HP | - not rated | 935 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre Oakleigh Road North , Whetstone N20 0DH | 4out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holmewood School 88 Woodside Park Road , N12 8SH | - not rated | 1,664 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus 1st Academy 339 Bowes Road , New Southgate N11 1BA | - not rated | 2,234 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Master Chef | 189 Woodhouse Road, London | 196 yd | |
| Koba's Chicken & Pizza Hut | Halliwick Court Parade, Woodhouse Road, London | 274 yd | |
| Woodhouse Cafe | 226 Woodhouse Road, London | 285 yd | |
| Da Franco | Queens Parade, Friern Barnet Road, London | 353 yd | |
| Unique | Queens Parade, Friern Barnet Road, London | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodhouse | 230 Woodhouse Road, London | 285 yd | |
| Friary Park Bowling Club | Friary Park, Friary Road, London | 684 yd | |
| The Finchley Tavern | 686 High Road, London | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse Kebab | 199 Woodhouse Road, London | 196 yd | |
| Friends | 225 Woodhouse Road, London | 224 yd | |
| Woodhouse Tandoori | 219 Woodhouse Road, London | 229 yd | |
| Pizza GoGo | Halliwick Court Parade, Woodhouse Road, London | 274 yd | |
| Ocean City | 220 Woodhouse Road, London | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 2 Friern Barnet Lane, London | 214 yd | |
| Co-operative Retail Store | 308 Woodhouse Road, London | 253 yd | |
| Vinods Food Store | 228 Woodhouse Road, London | 285 yd | |
| Tesco | Coppetts Centre, North Circular Road, London | 926 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu Cultural Society Bhawan LYNDHURST AVENUE | 297 yd | |
| Christ Church C Of E Secondary School (Closed) Hilton Avenue | 403 yd | |
| Wren Academy HILTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 452 yd |
| The Compton School SUMMERS LANE | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| St Johns C Of E Junior Mixed And Infant School CRESCENT ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 578 yd |
| Woodhouse College WOODHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 587 yd |
| Friary Park FRIARY ROAD | tennis courts | 589 yd |
| Friern Barnett School HEMINGTON AVENUE | 611 yd | |
| Powerleague (Finchley) PORTERS WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 699 yd |
| Summerside Primary Academy CROSSWAY | grass pitches | 783 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 | 71.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.