Torrington Park is in London and in Barnet district. N12 9SS 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 Torrington Park, London, N12 9SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N12 9TB, N12 9TA, N12 9TE, N12 9ST, N12 9TG, N12 9TD, N12 9TH, N12 9TJ, N12 9TR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N12 9SS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 51.5% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 48.5% | -1.8% | 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.
In the immediate area around N12 9SS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.3% 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 | 43.8% | 56.3% | 12.5% | 37.9% | 18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 29% | -11.4% | 44.2% | -15.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 7.2% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 3.6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50% | 51.4% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 30.5% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 15% | 11.7% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 5.2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 47.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.3% | 18.3% | 1.0% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 10.8% | 2.7% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.6% | 4.3% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 12.2% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.6% | 47.1% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 13.3% |
| Other | 17.3% | 4.7% | -12.6% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.1% 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 | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 6.6% | 4.9% | -1.7% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 8.1% | 8.6% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 7.0% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 66.6% | 57.1% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -24.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 3.4% | 8% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 6.4% |
In this area, just 48.5% 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 | 51.6% | 48.5% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -34.7% |
| European Union | 16.6% | 18.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 12.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.3% | 4.6% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.9% | 19.6% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 14.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30.6% 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 | 49.7% | 48.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -34.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 30.6% | 24.7% | 9.8% | 20.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.9% | 10.2% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.4% | 6.2% | -7.2% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 20% | 4.3% | -15.7% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.5% | 76.7% | -15.2% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 8.3% | 1.5% | 6.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.3% | 37.2% | -13.9% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 12.6% | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Torrington Park was 20.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.4% lower than the Totteridge & Woodside average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Torrington Park has the 6th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Totteridge & Woodside and the 94th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Ground Floor Flat 3 12 Torrington Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-03-14 | £343,029 |
| 10A Torrington Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-08-23 | £266,871 |
| Flat 1 28 Torrington Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2022-12-20 | £436,395 |
| Flat 4 28 Torrington Park, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2022-03-11 | £421,085 |
| 10C Torrington Park, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2021-11-08 | £441,409 |
N12 9SS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in N12 9SS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Other | 23 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,131 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,109 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 3,452 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 3,867 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 | 286 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School 31 Stanhope Road , Barnet N12 9DX | 3out of 4 | 409 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Swan Lane , Whetstone N20 0PL | 3out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Junior School 187 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 2out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Infant School Moss Hall Grove , Finchley N12 8PE | 4out of 4 | 1,168 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 | 511 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Finchley Catholic High School Woodside Lane , Finchley N12 8TA | 3out of 4 | 709 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Compton School Summers Lane , N12 0QG | 4out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Friern Barnet School Hemington Avenue , Friern Barnet N11 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School North London Business Park , N11 1NP | 3out of 4 | 2,005 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 | 953 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnet and Southgate College Wood Street , EN5 4AZ | - not rated | 4,619 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 | 882 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 | 4,913 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 | 233 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holmewood School 88 Woodside Park Road , N12 8SH | - not rated | 612 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dwight School London 6 Friern Barnet Lane , N11 3LX | - not rated | 1,373 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre Oakleigh Road North , Whetstone N20 0DH | 4out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pavilion Study Centre 58b Chandos Avenue , Whetstone N20 9DX | 3out of 4 | 2,094 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| D'oro Pizzeria | 818 High Road, London | 110 yd | |
| Ai Sushi | 830 High Road, London | 123 yd | |
| Awesome Thai | 826 High Road, London | 123 yd | |
| Creams | 778 High Road, London | 172 yd | |
| Bella Mia | 857 High Road, London | 174 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toolans | 866 High Road, London | 224 yd | |
| The Bohemia | 762 High Road, London | 231 yd | |
| Malt And Hops | Malt And Hops, 891 High Road, London | 271 yd | |
| Tally Ho / 88th Street / Value Mighty / Sin City Burger | 749 High Road, London | 427 yd | |
| The Finchley Tavern | 686 High Road, London | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pink Salt | 828 High Road, London | 123 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | 836 High Road, London | 132 yd | |
| La Mia Pizza | 849 High Road, London | 166 yd | |
| Shakekhan T/A Shaketastic | 865 High Road, London | 174 yd | |
| Haida Sandwich | 809 High Road, London | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 836 High Road, London | 132 yd | |
| Tesco | 770 High Road, London | 231 yd | |
| Aldi Store | 350 Ballards Lane, London | 495 yd | |
| Waitrose | 273 Ballards Lane, London | 792 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tally Ho Gym (Closed) High Road | health and fitness suite | 446 yd |
| Pure Gym (London North Finchley) Tally Ho Corner, 1st & 2nd Floors | health and fitness suite | 548 yd |
| St Michaels Catholic Grammar School NETHER STREET | health and fitness suite | 550 yd |
| Wren Academy HILTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| Christ Church C Of E Secondary School (Closed) Hilton Avenue | 720 yd | |
| Finchley Catholic High School WOODSIDE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 791 yd |
| Woodhouse College WOODHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 831 yd |
| North Middlesex Golf Club MANOR HOUSE MANOR HOUSE FRIERN BARNET LANE | golf | 885 yd |
| Friary Park FRIARY ROAD | tennis courts | 993 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 | 25.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 25.7% |
| 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 | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.