Creighton Avenue is in London and in Barnet district. N2 9BH 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 9BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N2 9BP, N2 9DS, N2 9BD, N2 9BN, N2 9BU, N2 9BX, N2 9BJ, N2 9BG, N2 9DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N2 9BH 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 9BH 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 9BH 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 94.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.1% higher than the East Finchley average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Creighton Avenue has the 22nd highest crime rate of 58 local areas in East Finchley and the 354th highest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.8%.

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 6 The Mount, 214 Creighton Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2023-10-16 | £648,390 |
| Flat 2 The Mount, 214 Creighton Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-03-04 | £547,799 |
| Flat 6 The Mount, 214 Creighton Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £552,000 | 2021-09-23 | £510,242 |
| Flat 1 The Mount, 214 Creighton Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-09-26 | £289,297 |
| Flat 4 The Mount, 214 Creighton Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2009-06-18 | £509,714 |
N2 9BH 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 9BH 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 | 2,663 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,896 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,747 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 5,031 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 5,217 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Junior School Plane Tree Walk , East Finchley N2 9JP | - not rated | 434 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Martin Infant School Plane Tree Walk , East Finchley N2 9JP | - not rated | 434 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martin Primary School Plane Tree Walk , East Finchley N2 9JP | 3out of 4 | 434 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Eagans Close , N2 8GA | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coldfall Primary School Coldfall Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 1HS | - not rated | 651 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 | 670 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortismere School Southwing , Tetherdown N10 1NE | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Douglass School Finchley Hamilton Road , East Finchley N2 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Douglass School Finchley Hamilton Road , East Finchley N2 0SQ | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finchley Manorhill School Summers Lane , N12 0QG | - not rated | 1,691 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial College London Mathematics School C/O Woodhouse College , Woodhouse Road N12 9EY | - not rated | 2,102 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 2,102 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 2,102 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate College High Street , Southgate N14 6BS | - not rated | 4,998 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,230 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 | 4,821 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | - not rated | 4,821 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blanche Nevile School Burlington Road , N10 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Limespring School Park House , 16 High Road N2 9PJ | - not rated | 891 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodstar School Coppetts Road , N10 1JP | - not rated | 1,050 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields School Coppetts Road , Muswell Hill N10 1JP | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Treehouse School Woodside Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 3JA | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 379 yd | |
| Going Greek | 152 High Road, London | 480 yd | |
| Pizza Al Metro Ltd ZIO PEPPE | 150 High Road, London | 480 yd | |
| Bangkok Lounge | 138 High Road, London | 480 yd | |
| Egg And Bake | 122 High Road, London | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maddens Bar | 130 High Road, London | 480 yd | |
| Gertie Brownes | 95 High Road, London | 506 yd | |
| East Finchley Constitutional Club | East Finchley Constitutional Club, The Walks, London | 547 yd | |
| The Windsor Castle | Windsor Castle, The Walks, London | 671 yd | |
| Bald Faced Stag | Bald Faced Stag, 69 High Road, London | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZOPPEH | 205 High Road, London | 468 yd | |
| KFC | 154 High Road, London | 480 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 88 High Road, London | 582 yd | |
| Wokco | 76 High Road, London | 664 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 62 High Road, London | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 208 High Road, London | 379 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 132 High Road, London | 480 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Viceroy Parade, High Road, London | 616 yd | |
| Budgens | Viceroy Parade, High Road, London | 616 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Finchley Library EAST FINCHLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY EAST FINCHLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY HIGH ROAD | 396 yd | |
| Martin Primary School PLANE TREE WALK | grass pitches | 435 yd |
| Coldfall Primary School COLDFALL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 649 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 | 654 yd |
| Archer Academy EAGANS CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 671 yd |
| Manor Health & Leisure Club (Muswell Hill) FORTIS GREEN | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 854 yd |
| Fortismere School TETHERDOWN | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 898 yd |
| Tarling Road Community Centre Fallows Close | 992 yd | |
| Muswell Hill Playing Field OSIER CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,045 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.