High Road is in London and in Barnet district. N2 8AG is located in the East Finchley 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 High Road, London, N2 8AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N2 9ED, N2 8AD, N2 8BB, N2 8AQ, N2 8BA, N2 8BW, N2 9AS, N2 8BF, N2 8AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N2 8AG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51.9% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48.1% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 N2 8AG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.1% 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 | 69.8% | 66.1% | -3.7% | 37.9% | 28.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.3% | 22.6% | 7.3% | 44.2% | -21.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 2.2% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 7.5% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 60.5% | 54.4% | -6.1% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 35.7% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 9.4% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 65.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.6% | 10.3% | 3.7% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.9% | 5% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.9% | 5% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 10% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 59% | 65.8% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 32.0% |
| Other | 12.8% | 1.3% | -11.5% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.3% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 8.1% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 6.5% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 71.7% | 68.3% | -3.4% | 81.4% | -13.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 5.4% | 4.4% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, just 42.8% 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 | 55.4% | 42.8% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -40.4% |
| European Union | 18.8% | 32% | 13.2% | 6.1% | 25.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.8% | 5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 10.6% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 4.4% | -2.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23.9% 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 | 52.9% | 42.6% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -40.6% |
| 10+ Years | 7.3% | 23.9% | 16.6% | 9.8% | 14.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 14.9% | 8.2% | 2.9% | 12.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.6% | 10.2% | -6.4% | 2.2% | 8.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.6% | 8.5% | -8.1% | 1.9% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.5% | 76.7% | -24.2% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 9.3% | 0.6% | 8.7% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 5.5% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 6.1% | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Buddhist | 4.7% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 11.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Road was 397.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 387.3% higher than the East Finchley average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
High Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 59 local areas in East Finchley and the 36th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 226.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95B High Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2025-03-26 | £688,285 |
| 109A High Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2023-11-10 | £519,444 |
| 109A High Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-11-10 | £336,677 |
| 119B High Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-04-17 | £454,580 |
| 111 High Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £22,500 | 2019-07-04 | £23,427 |
N2 8AG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% 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.
N2 8AG 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 | 169 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Education | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 29 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 2,794 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,867 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 5,014 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 5,239 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 | 133 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martin Primary School Plane Tree Walk , East Finchley N2 9JP | 4out of 4 | 450 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coldfall Primary School Coldfall Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 1HS | 4out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tetherdown Primary School Grand Avenue , N10 3BP | 3out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Primary 79 Creighton Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 1NR | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 241 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Douglass School Finchley Hamilton Road , East Finchley N2 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortismere School Southwing , Tetherdown N10 1NE | 4out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Finchley East End Road , East Finchley N2 0SE | 3out of 4 | 1,557 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Henrietta Barnett School Central Square , Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 7BN | 4out of 4 | 2,104 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 2,461 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 | 2,599 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 | 4,491 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakbridge Special Education C/O Oak Lodge School , Heath View N2 0QY | - not rated | 842 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School Heath View , East Finchley N2 0QY | 4out of 4 | 884 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kerem School Norrice Lea , Hampstead Garden Suburb N2 0RE | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blanche Nevile School Burlington Road , N10 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| TreeHouse School Woodside Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 3JA | 4out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yasar Halim | 125 High Road, London | 7 yd | |
| Table Du Marche | 111 High Road, London | 7 yd | |
| Cup Of Joy | 117 High Road, London | 7 yd | |
| Casa Pepe | 89 High Road, London | 7 yd | |
| La Gourmandise | 105 High Road, London | 7 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertie Brownes | 95 High Road, London | 7 yd | |
| Maddens Bar | 130 High Road, London | 50 yd | |
| Bald Faced Stag | Bald Faced Stag, 69 High Road, London | 197 yd | |
| East Finchley Constitutional Club | East Finchley Constitutional Club, The Walks, London | 377 yd | |
| The Old White Lion | Old White Lion, 121 Great North Road, London | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 154 High Road, London | 50 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 88 High Road, London | 140 yd | |
| Wokco | 76 High Road, London | 216 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 62 High Road, London | 225 yd | |
| Subway | 44 High Road, London | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 132 High Road, London | 50 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Viceroy Parade, High Road, London | 130 yd | |
| Budgens | Viceroy Parade, High Road, London | 130 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 208 High Road, London | 326 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 304 yd |
| Archer Academy EAGANS CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 372 yd |
| East Finchley Library EAST FINCHLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY EAST FINCHLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY HIGH ROAD | 427 yd | |
| Martin Primary School PLANE TREE WALK | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| Cherry Tree Wood Park Lanchester Road | tennis courts | 766 yd |
| Manor Health & Leisure Club (Muswell Hill) FORTIS GREEN | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 942 yd |
| Oak Lodge School HEATH VIEW | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 949 yd |
| Coldfall Primary School COLDFALL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,075 yd |
| Bishop Douglass School HAMILTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,082 yd |
| Fortismere School TETHERDOWN | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,092 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 | 61.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 3.0% |
| 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 | 68.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 118.97 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 118.97 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 25.7 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.