Long Lane is in London and in Barnet district. N2 8JQ 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 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Long Lane, London, N2 8JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N2 8JL, N2 8JG, N2 8JN, N2 8EB, N2 8JJ, N2 8DS, N2 8EA, N2 8PB, N2 8JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N2 8JQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% | 50.6% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 44.7% | 49.4% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around N2 8JQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.2% 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 | 56.2% | 57.2% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 19.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.6% | 19.1% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -25.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 18.6% | 5.2% | 9.1% | 9.5% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 2.8% | -4.9% | 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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.7% | 35.3% | -9.4% | 48.4% | -13.1% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 34.5% | -3.2% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 17.7% | 5.9% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 4.8% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 7.6% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 6.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17% | 10.6% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 14.8% | 5.0% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 13.9% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 13% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.5% | 38.4% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 4.6% |
| Other | 9.8% | 2.3% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.7% 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% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 7.7% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 15.4% | 11.3% | -4.1% | 2.5% | 8.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 18.5% | 16.7% | 0.8% | 17.7% |
| White | 61.4% | 42.7% | -18.7% | 81.4% | -38.7% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.4% | -2.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 53.2% 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 | 62.7% | 53.2% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -30.0% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 8.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.1% | 7.2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 6.4% |
| Africa | 15.4% | 17.2% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 14.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 12% | 6.7% | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61% | 53.4% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -29.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 40.2% | 39.8% | 9.8% | 30.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.8% | 2.4% | -9.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.8% | 0.4% | -22.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6.5% | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Other Europe | 4% | 0.2% | 3.8% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 31.9% | 46.2% | -14.3% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 23.5% | 6.5% | 17.0% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Long Lane was 318.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 290.8% higher than the East Finchley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Long Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 59 local areas in East Finchley and the 55th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 6 Alder Court, 411 Long Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £301,300 | 2022-02-21 | £288,053 |
| Flat 10 Alder Court, 411 Long Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-06-28 | £252,837 |
| Flat 1 Alder Court, 411 Long Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2012-07-16 | £332,363 |
| Flat 1 Alder Court, 411 Long Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2009-11-20 | £323,271 |
| Flat 16 Alder Court, 411 Long Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2006-05-19 | £246,327 |
The percentage of student residents living in N2 8JQ 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 | 51 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,186 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 4,566 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 5,155 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Primary School Plane Tree Walk , East Finchley N2 9JP | 4out of 4 | 486 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Eagans Close , N2 8GA | 4out of 4 | 603 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Primary School Queen's Road , Finchley N3 2AG | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Primary School Squires Lane , Finchley N3 2AB | 4out of 4 | 929 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School East End Road , Finchley N3 2TD | 3out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Douglass School Finchley Hamilton Road , East Finchley N2 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 292 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archer Academy Eagans Close , N2 8GA | 4out of 4 | 492 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Finchley East End Road , East Finchley N2 0SE | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortismere School Southwing , Tetherdown N10 1NE | 4out of 4 | 1,789 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Henrietta Barnett School Central Square , Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 7BN | 4out of 4 | 1,944 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 | 2,135 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 | 2,284 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 | 3,907 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 | 600 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School Heath View , East Finchley N2 0QY | 4out of 4 | 636 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kerem School Norrice Lea , Hampstead Garden Suburb N2 0RE | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blanche Nevile School Burlington Road , N10 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Annemount School 18 Holne Chase , Hampstead Garden Suburb N2 0QN | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| IL Piccolo Villaggio | 59 Church Lane, London | 111 yd | |
| Oasis | 1 Church Lane, London | 282 yd | |
| Genzo Greek Restaurant | 212 High Road, London | 462 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 152 East End Road, London | 518 yd | |
| DR Hunger | 146 East End Road, London | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windsor Castle | Windsor Castle, The Walks, London | 137 yd | |
| East Finchley Constitutional Club | East Finchley Constitutional Club, The Walks, London | 330 yd | |
| The Five Bells | Five Bells, 165 East End Road, London | 431 yd | |
| Gertie Brownes | 95 High Road, London | 709 yd | |
| Maddens Bar | 130 High Road, London | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Spices | 470 Long Lane, London | 33 yd | |
| ZOPPEH | 205 High Road, London | 333 yd | |
| KFC | 154 High Road, London | 739 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 88 High Road, London | 837 yd | |
| Wokco | 76 High Road, London | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 208 High Road, London | 462 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 132 High Road, London | 739 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Viceroy Parade, High Road, London | 801 yd | |
| Budgens | Viceroy Parade, High Road, London | 801 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Archer Academy EAGANS CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 365 yd |
| Martin Primary School PLANE TREE WALK | grass pitches | 380 yd |
| Bishop Douglass School HAMILTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 405 yd |
| East Finchley Library EAST FINCHLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY EAST FINCHLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY HIGH ROAD | 407 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 | 441 yd |
| Tarling Road Community Centre Fallows Close | 483 yd | |
| Oak Lodge School HEATH VIEW | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 600 yd |
| Chandos Lawn Tennis Club EAST END ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 756 yd |
| Tudor Primary School QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| Pure Gym (Finchley) 47-49 47-49 EAST END ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 989 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 | 61.1% |
| 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 | 71 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.86 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.86 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.