Friars Walk is in London and in Barnet district. N14 5LN is located in the Brunswick Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chipping Barnet. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Friars Walk, London, N14 5LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N14 5LL, N14 5JY, N14 5JA, N14 5LE, N14 5NN, N14 5LG, N14 5LY, N14 5JB, N14 4PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N14 5LN has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 53.6% | 49% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 46.4% | 51% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of N14 5LN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26% | 28% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.3% | 63.8% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 19.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) 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 | 50.9% | 61.8% | 10.9% | 48.4% | 13.4% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 25.1% | -13.1% | 33.6% | -8.5% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 9.5% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 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 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.1% | 12.9% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 5.4% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 12.9% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 14.3% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.2% | 48.7% | 11.5% | 33.8% | 14.9% |
| Other | 5.9% | 1.4% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.2% 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 | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 6.8% | 10.9% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 7.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 8.6% | 7.4% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 70.1% | 61.2% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -20.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 5.6% | 11.2% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 9.6% |
In this area, 65.6% 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 | 69.5% | 65.6% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -17.6% |
| European Union | 14.8% | 16.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.5% | 9.1% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68% | 65.2% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -18.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 29.2% | 28.3% | 9.8% | 19.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.3% | 1.8% | -24.5% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.8% | 37.2% | -19.4% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 13.9% | 1.7% | 12.2% |
| Jewish | 5.9% | 0.5% | 5.4% |
| Muslim | 10.7% | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Friars Walk was 70.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.3% lower than the Brunswick Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Friars Walk has the 11th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Brunswick Park and the 484th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 61.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Friars Walk, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £987,000 | 2023-04-04 | £948,294 |
| 84 Friars Walk, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,130,000 | 2020-02-05 | £1,302,256 |
| 86 Friars Walk, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2017-11-22 | £1,188,323 |
| 70 Friars Walk, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2017-10-10 | £822,438 |
| 82 Friars Walk, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £955,000 | 2017-09-15 | £1,093,909 |
N14 5LN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
N14 5LN 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.
The percentage of student residents living in N14 5LN 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 690 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 1,920 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 2,411 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 4,634 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkfrith Primary School Knoll Drive , N14 5NG | 4out of 4 | 297 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Osidge Primary School Chase Side , Southgate N14 5HD | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De Bohun Primary School Green Road , Southgate N14 4AD | 3out of 4 | 815 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Park Primary and Nursery School Osidge Lane , Southgate N14 5DU | 3out of 4 | 956 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmole Primary School Summit Way , Southgate N14 7NP | 4out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashmole Academy Cecil Road , Southgate N14 5RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate School Sussex Way , Cockfosters EN4 0BL | 4out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Barnet School Chestnut Grove , East Barnet EN4 8PU | 3out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School North London Business Park , N11 1NP | 3out of 4 | 1,669 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Friern Barnet School Hemington Avenue , Friern Barnet N11 3LS | 3out of 4 | 2,749 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,708 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnet and Southgate College Wood Street , EN5 4AZ | - not rated | 4,756 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 | 3,562 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 4,883 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salcombe Preparatory School 224-226 Chase Side , Southgate N14 4PL | - not rated | 212 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaktree School Chase Side , Southgate N14 4HN | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vita Et Pax School 6a Priory Close , Green Road N14 4AT | - not rated | 979 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill School Church Hill Road , East Barnet EN4 8XE | - not rated | 1,075 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North London Hospital School Priory Hospital, Grovelands House , The Bourne N14 6RA | - not rated | 1,935 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DD - Daily Dose | Onslow Parade, Hampden Square, London | 516 yd | |
| Paris- Brest Patisserie | 9 Hampden Square, London | 573 yd | |
| Kervan Sofrasi Restaurant | 107 Chase Side, LONDON | 574 yd | |
| Delisino Brasserie | 123 Chase Side, LONDON | 574 yd | |
| Radhuni | 6 Hampden Square, London | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate Royal British Legion | Hollies Hall, Nursery Road | 556 yd | |
| Osidge Arms | Osidge Arms, Hampden Square, London | 573 yd | |
| Oak Hill Bowls Club | Oak Hill Park, Parkside Gardens, Barnet | 609 yd | |
| Saracens Amateur Rugby F/ball Club | Bramley Sports Ground, Chase Side | 690 yd | |
| The Kings Gate | 110-112 Chase Side, Southgate | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hk House | 7 Hampden Square, London | 573 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 11 Hampden Square, London | 573 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 2 Hampden Square, London | 605 yd | |
| Sea Fresh - Fish & Chips | 1 Hampden Way, London | 714 yd | |
| Panku | 130 Chase Side, LONDON | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 Hampden Square, London | 573 yd | |
| Asda | 130 Chase Side, LONDON | 788 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 42-54 Chase Side, LONDON | 1,015 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bramley Bowls Centre Chase Side | indoor bowls, squash courts | 383 yd |
| Fakin' It 14-15 14-15 HAMPDEN SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 512 yd |
| Osidge Primary School CHASE SIDE | grass pitches | 552 yd |
| Oakhill Park Golf Course (Closed) Parkside Gardens | golf | 739 yd |
| Bramley Sports Ground BRAMLEY SPORTS GROUND BRAMLEY SPORTS GROUND GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Oaktree School OAKTREE SCHOOL OAKTREE SCHOOL CHASE SIDE | grass pitches | 853 yd |
| Ivy Road Open Space GROVELANDS COURT GROVELANDS COURT CHASE ROAD | grass pitches | 953 yd |
| Brunswick Park Brunswick Park Gardens | grass pitches | 975 yd |
| Oakhill Park Parkside Gardens | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,000 yd |
| Ashmole Academy CECIL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,024 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 | 44.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.