Creighton Avenue is in London and in Barnet district. N2 9BG 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 Creighton Avenue, London, N2 9BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N2 9BD, N2 9BP, N2 9BS, N2 9BQ, N2 9BU, N2 9AY, N2 9BT, N2 9BX, N2 9DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N2 9BG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 51% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 51.7% | 49% | -2.7% | 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 vicinity of N2 9BG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.7% 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 | 35.2% | 32.5% | -2.7% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.7% | 55.7% | 4.0% | 44.2% | 11.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (90.8%) 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 | 52.7% | 58.7% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 10.3% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 32.1% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 6.6% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 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.
In the area around N2 9BG this area, 8.6% 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 64.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.4% | 8.6% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 2.9% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 10.8% | 1.9% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 10.8% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.4% | 64.4% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 30.6% |
| Other | 10.8% | 1.4% | -9.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.1% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 5.5% | 5.2% | -0.3% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 0.9% | -3.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 80% | 74.1% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -7.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 3.4% | 8.4% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
In this area, 69% 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 | 62.9% | 69% | 6.1% | 83.2% | -14.2% |
| European Union | 19% | 12.9% | -6.1% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 3.7% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 7.2% | -1.6% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.1% | 68.8% | 6.7% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 20.1% | 16.2% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 6% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 3.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.9% | 1.4% | -23.5% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 0.9% | 13.5% | -12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Jewish | 13.8% | 0.5% | 13.3% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Creighton Avenue was 92.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.2% higher than the East Finchley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Creighton Avenue has the 19th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in East Finchley and the 347th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 52.5%.

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 3 Chantry Court Creighton Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2021-06-15 | £515,589 |
| Flat 2 Chantry Court Creighton Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £547,500 | 2017-03-23 | £523,964 |
| Flat 2 Chantry Court Creighton Avenue, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2016-03-15 | £81,304 |
| Flat 6 Chantry Court Creighton Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £399,950 | 2010-11-12 | £616,068 |
| Flat 2 Chantry Court Creighton Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2010-10-18 | £582,459 |
N2 9BG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 9BG 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,445 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 4,146 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,876 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 5,289 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 | 92 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Eagans Close , N2 8GA | 4out of 4 | 430 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coldfall Primary School Coldfall Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 1HS | 4out of 4 | 980 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Primary School Queen's Road , Finchley N3 2AG | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Primary 79 Creighton Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 1NR | 3out of 4 | 1,121 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 | 426 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Douglass School Finchley Hamilton Road , East Finchley N2 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortismere School Southwing , Tetherdown N10 1NE | 4out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Finchley East End Road , East Finchley N2 0SE | 3out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compton School Summers Lane , N12 0QG | 4out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 2,056 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 | 2,195 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 | 4,476 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 | 988 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School Heath View , East Finchley N2 0QY | 4out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blanche Nevile School Burlington Road , N10 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kerem School Norrice Lea , Hampstead Garden Suburb N2 0RE | - not rated | 1,363 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| TreeHouse School Woodside Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 3JA | 4out of 4 | 1,758 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genzo Greek Restaurant | 212 High Road, London | 156 yd | |
| Oasis | 1 Church Lane, London | 297 yd | |
| Going Greek | 152 High Road, London | 400 yd | |
| Pizza Al Metro Ltd ZIO PEPPE | 150 High Road, London | 400 yd | |
| Bangkok Lounge | 138 High Road, London | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Finchley Constitutional Club | East Finchley Constitutional Club, The Walks, London | 319 yd | |
| Maddens Bar | 130 High Road, London | 400 yd | |
| Gertie Brownes | 95 High Road, London | 407 yd | |
| The Windsor Castle | Windsor Castle, The Walks, London | 438 yd | |
| Bald Faced Stag | Bald Faced Stag, 69 High Road, London | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZOPPEH | 205 High Road, London | 236 yd | |
| KFC | 154 High Road, London | 400 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 88 High Road, London | 523 yd | |
| Imperial Spices | 470 Long Lane, London | 598 yd | |
| Wokco | 76 High Road, London | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 208 High Road, London | 156 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 132 High Road, London | 400 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Viceroy Parade, High Road, London | 533 yd | |
| Budgens | Viceroy Parade, High Road, London | 533 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Finchley Library EAST FINCHLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY EAST FINCHLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY HIGH ROAD | 163 yd | |
| Martin Primary School PLANE TREE WALK | grass pitches | 226 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 | 451 yd |
| Archer Academy EAGANS CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 455 yd |
| Tarling Road Community Centre Fallows Close | 819 yd | |
| Coldfall Primary School COLDFALL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 882 yd |
| Bishop Douglass School HAMILTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 971 yd |
| Manor Health & Leisure Club (Muswell Hill) FORTIS GREEN | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,033 yd |
| Oak Lodge School HEATH VIEW | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,053 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 | 16.7% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.