Friern Park is in London and in Barnet district. N12 9LU 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 Friern Park, London, N12 9LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N12 9LY, N12 9LT, N12 9LF, N12 9AD, N12 9LX, N12 9AA, N12 9LR, N12 9HG, N12 9AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N12 9LU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 34.8% | 33.1% | -1.7% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.1% | 51% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8% | 8% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 48.5% | 51.6% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 34.1% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 11.8% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.3% | 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.
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 47.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.4% | 15.9% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 4% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 10.7% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 15.1% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.5% | 47.2% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 13.4% |
| Other | 9.1% | 3.6% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 12.3% | 12.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 9.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 74.5% | 63.5% | -11.0% | 81.4% | -17.9% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 8.1% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 6.5% |
In this area, 61.1% 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 | 70.6% | 61.1% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| European Union | 12.3% | 12.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 4.8% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 5.7% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 11.8% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.3% | 61.1% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 28% | 26.5% | 9.8% | 18.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 6.4% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.1% | 1.9% | -20.2% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Turkey | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.4% | 37.2% | -16.8% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 8.9% | 1.7% | 7.2% |
| Jewish | 6.7% | 0.5% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Friern Park was 75.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.1% lower than the Friern Barnet average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Friern Park has the 38th highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Friern Barnet and the 450th highest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146A Friern Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £293,000 | 2014-08-29 | £333,788 |
| 150 Friern Park, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2013-12-16 | £864,551 |
| 144 Friern Park, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2011-04-11 | £567,410 |
| 146A Friern Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2008-02-20 | £373,428 |
| 146 Friern Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2004-02-27 | £295,531 |
N12 9LU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 9LU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,815 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,521 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 3,537 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 4,032 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 | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School 31 Stanhope Road , Barnet N12 9DX | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School 31 Stahope Road , Barnet N12 9DX | - not rated | 793 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerside Primary School Crossway , Finchley N12 0QU | - not rated | 856 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerside Primary Academy Crossway , Finchley N12 0QU | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Secondary School Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | - not rated | 368 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Friern Barnet School Hemington Avenue , Friern Barnet N11 3LS | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compton School Summers Lane , N12 0QG | - not rated | 781 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compton School Summers Lane , N12 0QG | 4out of 4 | 781 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Finchley Manorhill School Summers Lane , N12 0QG | - not rated | 930 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial College London Mathematics School C/O Woodhouse College , Woodhouse Road N12 9EY | - not rated | 653 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 653 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 653 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate College High Street , Southgate N14 6BS | - not rated | 3,132 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnet and Southgate College Wood Street , EN5 4AZ | - not rated | 5,238 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 | 509 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 | 426 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Friern Barnet Grammar School Friern Barnet Road , N11 3DR | - not rated | 757 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Barnet Special Tuition Service Britannia Road , Britannia Centre N12 9RU | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oakleigh School Oakleigh Road North , Whetstone N20 0DH | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre Oakleigh Road North , Whetstone N20 0DH | 4out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 506 yd | |
| Woodhouse Cafe | 226 Woodhouse Road, London | 552 yd | |
| Koba's Chicken & Pizza Hut | Halliwick Court Parade, Woodhouse Road, London | 568 yd | |
| Da Franco | Queens Parade, Friern Barnet Road, London | 612 yd | |
| Unique | Queens Parade, Friern Barnet Road, London | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friary Park Bowling Club | Friary Park, Friary Road, London | 448 yd | |
| The Woodhouse | 230 Woodhouse Road, London | 552 yd | |
| The Bohemia | 762 High Road, London | 932 yd | |
| The Finchley Tavern | 686 High Road, London | 949 yd | |
| Tally Ho / 88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | 749 High Road, London | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse Kebab | 199 Woodhouse Road, London | 506 yd | |
| Friends | 225 Woodhouse Road, London | 516 yd | |
| Woodhouse Tandoori | 219 Woodhouse Road, London | 520 yd | |
| Ocean City | 220 Woodhouse Road, London | 552 yd | |
| Pizza GoGo | Halliwick Court Parade, Woodhouse Road, London | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 2 Friern Barnet Lane, London | 391 yd | |
| Vinods Food Store | 228 Woodhouse Road, London | 552 yd | |
| Co-operative Retail Store | 308 Woodhouse Road, London | 561 yd | |
| Tesco | 770 High Road, London | 932 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 836 High Road, London | 954 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Friary Park FRIARY ROAD | tennis courts | 354 yd |
| Christ Church C Of E Secondary School (Closed) Hilton Avenue | 366 yd | |
| Wren Academy HILTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 384 yd |
| Hindu Cultural Society Bhawan LYNDHURST AVENUE | 600 yd | |
| St Johns C Of E Junior Mixed And Infant School CRESCENT ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 621 yd |
| Woodhouse College WOODHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 650 yd |
| Friern Barnett School HEMINGTON AVENUE | 701 yd | |
| North Middlesex Golf Club MANOR HOUSE MANOR HOUSE FRIERN BARNET LANE | golf | 812 yd |
| The Compton School SUMMERS LANE | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Bethune Park Recreation Park (Closed) Beaconsfield Road | golf | 865 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.