Norrice Lea is in London and in Barnet district. N2 0RE is located in the Garden Suburb 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 Norrice Lea, London, N2 0RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N2 0RD, N2 0RP, N2 0RW, N2 0RQ, N2 0RA, N2 0BF, N2 0RJ, N2 0RH, N2 0UB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N2 0RE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 51.1% | 49.6% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.4% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 N2 0RE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.7% 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 | 23.5% | 26% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 71.5% | 66.7% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 22.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -7.0% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 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 (95.8%) 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 | 71.1% | 69.2% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 20.8% |
| Good health | 22.3% | 26.6% | 4.3% | 33.6% | -7.0% |
| Fair health | 4.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -10.0% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
In the area around N2 0RE this area, 5.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 64.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.5% | 5.6% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 3.2% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 14.4% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 10.9% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 57% | 64.9% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 31.1% |
| Other | 6.1% | 0.7% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 2% | -3.6% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 84.8% | 75.9% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -5.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 4.8% | 10.4% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 8.8% |
In this area, 72% 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 | 74.7% | 72% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 7.9% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.4% | 10.6% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.9% | 72.4% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 17.2% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 6% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.8% | 2.7% | -18.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7% | 37.2% | -30.2% |
| Christian | 12.4% | 46.2% | -33.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 67.9% | 0.5% | 67.4% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norrice Lea was 52.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.7% lower than the Childs Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Norrice Lea has the 51st lowest crime rate of 183 local areas in Childs Hill and the 409th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Norrice Lea, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £3,000,000 | 2022-10-27 | £2,854,311 |
| 12 Norrice Lea, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,950,000 | 2022-09-15 | £2,837,675 |
| 10 Norrice Lea, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,437,500 | 2021-06-02 | £2,653,061 |
| 34 Norrice Lea, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,500,000 | 2018-01-29 | £2,861,520 |
| 32 Norrice Lea, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,250,000 | 2017-11-08 | £2,516,766 |
N2 0RE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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.
N2 0RE 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.
The percentage of student residents living in N2 0RE 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 |
| Self-Employed | 57 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 44 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Real estate activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 3,401 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 4,005 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 5,122 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Eagans Close , N2 8GA | 4out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookland Junior School Hill Top , Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 6EJ | 4out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookland Infant and Nursery School Hill Top , Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 6EJ | 4out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martin Primary School Plane Tree Walk , East Finchley N2 9JP | 4out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate Primary School North Hill , N6 4ED | 3out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Archer Academy Eagans Close , N2 8GA | 4out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Henrietta Barnett School Central Square , Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 7BN | 4out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Christ's College Finchley East End Road , East Finchley N2 0SE | 3out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Douglass School Finchley Hamilton Road , East Finchley N2 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,298 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortismere School Southwing , Tetherdown N10 1NE | 4out of 4 | 2,173 yd | Foundation 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 | 3,435 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 3,583 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 | 3,938 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerem School Norrice Lea , Hampstead Garden Suburb N2 0RE | - not rated | 151 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Annemount School 18 Holne Chase , Hampstead Garden Suburb N2 0QN | - not rated | 456 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School Heath View , East Finchley N2 0QY | 4out of 4 | 750 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakbridge Special Education C/O Oak Lodge School , Heath View N2 0QY | - not rated | 763 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kisharon School 54 Parson Street , NW4 1TP | - not rated | 1,804 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Gaya | Lyttelton Playing Fields, Kingsley Way, London | 475 yd | |
| Dolce Napoli | 19 Lyttelton Road, London | 566 yd | |
| Romeo & Juliet's | 5 Lyttelton Road, London | 601 yd | |
| Passioni Limited | The Market Place, Falloden Way, London | 651 yd | |
| Choc & Dough | The Market Place, Falloden Way, London | 691 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old White Lion | Old White Lion, 121 Great North Road, London | 869 yd | |
| The Five Bells | Five Bells, 165 East End Road, London | 897 yd | |
| Bald Faced Stag | Bald Faced Stag, 69 High Road, London | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramen | The Market Place, Falloden Way, London | 749 yd | |
| Subway | 44 High Road, London | 966 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 62 High Road, London | 1,069 yd | |
| Wokco | 76 High Road, London | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coop | The Market Place, Falloden Way, London | 691 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Viceroy Parade, High Road, London | 1,077 yd | |
| Budgens | Viceroy Parade, High Road, London | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lyttelton Playing Fields Kingsley Way | grass pitches, tennis courts | 233 yd |
| Oak Lodge School HEATH VIEW | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 856 yd |
| Hampstead Golf Club WINNINGTON ROAD | golf | 923 yd |
| Highgate Golf Club HIGHGATE GOLF CLUB HIGHGATE GOLF CLUB DENEWOOD ROAD | golf | 1,018 yd |
| Holy Trinity C Of E Primary School HOLY TRINITY CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL HOLY TRINITY CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL EAGANS CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,050 yd |
| Archer Academy EAGANS CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 1,077 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 | 51 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.55 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.55 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.