Grove Road is in London and in Barnet district. N12 9EB 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 Grove Road, London, N12 9EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N12 9DY, N12 9ET, N12 9HJ, N12 9HA, N12 9ES, N12 9HF, N12 9EX, N12 9ED, N12 0RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N12 9EB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 46.9% | 48.5% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 53.1% | 51.5% | -1.6% | 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 | 40.6% | 38.6% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.8% | 45.1% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.2% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 8.6% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 6.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.8% | 50.2% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 33.4% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 13% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 47.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.8% | 15.6% | 5.8% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 8% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 10.3% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 13.6% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.4% | 47.8% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 14.0% |
| Other | 15.1% | 2.4% | -12.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.8% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 10.1% | 10% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 6.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 7.2% | 6.6% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 5.7% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 5% | 0.9% | -4.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 57.7% | 49.8% | -7.9% | 81.4% | -31.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 3.6% | 7.5% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
In this area, 56.9% 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 | 55% | 56.9% | 1.9% | 83.2% | -26.3% |
| European Union | 13.2% | 13.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% |
| Africa | 10.3% | 7.7% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.2% | 13.2% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 7.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.9% | 56.8% | 3.9% | 83.2% | -26.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 27.4% | 22.4% | 9.8% | 17.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 7.5% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.5% | 5.4% | -6.1% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.8% | 2.9% | -20.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.6% | 37.2% | -14.6% |
| Christian | 34.9% | 46.2% | -11.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 8.4% | 1.7% | 6.7% |
| Jewish | 5.5% | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Muslim | 15.9% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grove Road was 97.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.2% higher than the Totteridge & Woodside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Grove Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Totteridge & Woodside and the 320th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 252.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Grove Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £945,000 | 2024-04-26 | £931,000 |
| 41 Grove Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2024-04-03 | £867,616 |
| 21 Grove Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-12-05 | £582,482 |
| 15 Grove Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2022-10-13 | £715,089 |
| Flat 4 23 Grove Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2021-06-30 | £500,716 |
N12 9EB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% 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 9EB 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 | 100 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Other | 21 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Education | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,283 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 3,929 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 4,370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School 31 Stanhope Road , Barnet N12 9DX | 3out of 4 | 165 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northside Primary School 2 Albert Street , North Finchley N12 8JP | 4out of 4 | 526 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerside Primary Academy Crossway , Finchley N12 0QU | 2out of 4 | 631 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Junior School 187 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 2out of 4 | 979 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Infant School Moss Hall Grove , Finchley N12 8PE | 4out of 4 | 979 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 | 524 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Compton School Summers Lane , N12 0QG | 4out of 4 | 940 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Finchley Catholic High School Woodside Lane , Finchley N12 8TA | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Friern Barnet School Hemington Avenue , Friern Barnet N11 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,489 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School North London Business Park , N11 1NP | 3out of 4 | 2,149 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 | 450 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnet and Southgate College Wood Street , EN5 4AZ | - not rated | 5,186 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 | 450 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 | 4,746 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 | 637 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holmewood School 88 Woodside Park Road , N12 8SH | - not rated | 995 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dwight School London 6 Friern Barnet Lane , N11 3LX | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre Oakleigh Road North , Whetstone N20 0DH | 4out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pardes House Grammar School Hendon Lane , Finchley N3 1SA | - not rated | 2,461 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Place Ltd | 61 Woodhouse Road, London | 78 yd | |
| Finchley Chicken Hub Ltd | 676 High Road | 229 yd | |
| Sea Rock Club | 672 High Road, London | 236 yd | |
| Planet Pizza | 680 High Road, London | 236 yd | |
| Clouds Chippy | 688 High Road, London | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Finchley Tavern | 686 High Road, London | 236 yd | |
| Tally Ho / 88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | 749 High Road, London | 325 yd | |
| Finchley United Services Club | 307 Ballards Lane, London | 415 yd | |
| The Bohemia | 762 High Road, London | 440 yd | |
| Elephant Inn | Elephant Inn, 283 Ballards Lane, London | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Amore | 2 Woodhouse Road, London | 172 yd | |
| D & Q Restaurant & Takeaway | 688 High Road, London | 236 yd | |
| Mooboo | 666 High Road, London | 241 yd | |
| Burgrill/Burger Zone/Grill N Thrill/Grill Heist | 728 High Road, London | 323 yd | |
| Grill Hub, Late Nite Delivery, Mac Junkies, U Vegan Dog | 362 Ballards Lane, London | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Store | 350 Ballards Lane, London | 342 yd | |
| Tesco | 770 High Road, London | 440 yd | |
| Waitrose | 273 Ballards Lane, London | 580 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 836 High Road, London | 689 yd | |
| Vinods Food Store | 228 Woodhouse Road, London | 741 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tally Ho Gym (Closed) High Road | health and fitness suite | 263 yd |
| Woodhouse College WOODHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 313 yd |
| Pure Gym (London North Finchley) Tally Ho Corner, 1st & 2nd Floors | health and fitness suite | 343 yd |
| Wren Academy HILTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 368 yd |
| Christ Church C Of E Secondary School (Closed) Hilton Avenue | 406 yd | |
| Summerside Primary Academy CROSSWAY | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Wingate & Finchley Football Club SUMMERS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 662 yd |
| St Michaels Catholic Grammar School NETHER STREET | health and fitness suite | 663 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Finchley) LEISURE WAY | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 714 yd |
| Finchley Rugby Club SUMMERS LANE | grass pitches | 785 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 64.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 64.1% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.