Borrowdale Close is in London and in Barnet district. N2 8LR 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 2007-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Borrowdale Close, London, N2 8LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N2 8HN, N2 8LB, N2 8HR, N2 8HL, N3 2RH, N2 8HT, N2 8LE, N3 2RJ, N2 8HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N2 8LR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 46.9% | 49% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around N2 8LR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% 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 | 33.6% | 42.4% | 8.8% | 37.9% | 4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 43.6% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.8% | 2.4% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 7% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 4.6% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 41.2% | 50% | 8.8% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 33.6% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 9.8% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 24.9% | 14.5% | -10.4% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 15.4% | 2.2% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 13.8% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 14.8% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.7% | 36% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 9.1% | 3.4% | -5.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.1% 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 | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 11.9% | 10.3% | -1.6% | 3.1% | 7.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 15.9% | 13.1% | 1.6% | 14.3% |
| Black African | 15.1% | 13.5% | -1.6% | 2.5% | 11.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 52.8% | 40.1% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -41.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 3.1% | 7% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
In this area, 57.7% 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 | 62.8% | 57.7% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -25.5% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 13% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 10.2% | 9.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.1% | 16% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 10.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.9% | 57.9% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -25.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 37.6% | 33.9% | 9.8% | 27.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 0.7% | -5.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.8% | 0.7% | -27.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 10.7% | 1.5% | 9.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.3% | 37.2% | -17.9% |
| Christian | 33.6% | 46.2% | -12.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 9.1% | 1.7% | 7.4% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 33.3% | 6.5% | 26.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Borrowdale Close was 53.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.8% lower than the East Finchley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Borrowdale Close has the 20th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in East Finchley and the 424th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% 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 4 Lonsdale Court, 1 Borrowdale Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2013-12-06 | £362,410 |
N2 8LR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% 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.
N2 8LR 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 N2 8LR 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 | 93 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 41 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,553 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,738 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 5,097 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Primary School Queen's Road , Finchley N3 2AG | 3out of 4 | 131 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Primary School Squires Lane , Finchley N3 2AB | 4out of 4 | 344 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC School Bow Lane , Finchley N12 0JP | 4out of 4 | 489 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martin Primary School Plane Tree Walk , East Finchley N2 9JP | 4out of 4 | 866 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School East End Road , Finchley N3 2TD | 3out of 4 | 1,010 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 | 642 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archer Academy Eagans Close , N2 8GA | 4out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Finchley East End Road , East Finchley N2 0SE | 3out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compton School Summers Lane , N12 0QG | 4out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic Grammar School Nether Street , North Finchley N12 7NJ | 4out of 4 | 1,847 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,612 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 | 1,762 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 | 3,816 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 | 1,166 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School Heath View , East Finchley N2 0QY | 4out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pardes House Grammar School Hendon Lane , Finchley N3 1SA | - not rated | 1,530 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Finchley and Acton Yochien School 6 Hendon Avenue , Finchley N3 1UE | - not rated | 1,774 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kerem School Norrice Lea , Hampstead Garden Suburb N2 0RE | - not rated | 1,848 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tafil Grill | 332 High Road, London | 226 yd | |
| Bocca Lounge & Restaurant | 3 Cromwell Road, LONDON | 305 yd | |
| Jordan Grill | 168 Long Lane, London | 618 yd | |
| Oasis | 1 Church Lane, London | 714 yd | |
| IL Piccolo Villaggio | 59 Church Lane, London | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windsor Castle | Windsor Castle, The Walks, London | 712 yd | |
| David Lloyd Club | David Lloyd Leisure Centre, Leisure Way, London | 866 yd | |
| East Finchley Constitutional Club | East Finchley Constitutional Club, The Walks, London | 894 yd | |
| Finchley Rugby Club | Finchley Rugby Football Club, Summers Lane, London | 895 yd | |
| Albanian Association | Albanian Association, Summers Lane, London | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron Juice | 425 High Road, London | 394 yd | |
| Mermaid Fish Bar | 174 Long Lane, London | 440 yd | |
| Imperial Spices | 470 Long Lane, London | 648 yd | |
| Costa Limited | 67 Long Lane, London | 694 yd | |
| ZOPPEH | 205 High Road, London | 793 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 208 High Road, London | 943 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tarling Road Community Centre Fallows Close | 157 yd | |
| Tudor Primary School QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 200 yd |
| Bishop Douglass School HAMILTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 603 yd |
| Martin Primary School PLANE TREE WALK | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| Finchley Lido Leisure Centre UNIT 4 UNIT 4 CHAPLIN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 748 yd |
| East Finchley Library EAST FINCHLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY EAST FINCHLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY HIGH ROAD | 845 yd | |
| Glebelands Indoor Bowls Club SUMMERS LANE | indoor bowls | 892 yd |
| Glebelands Open Space Summers Lane | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Chandos Lawn Tennis Club EAST END ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 918 yd |
| Pure Gym (Finchley) 47-49 47-49 EAST END ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 920 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 | 24.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 25.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.46 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.46 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.