High Road is in London and in Barnet district. N2 9PN 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 9PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N2 9PS, N2 8AB, N2 9JR, N2 8AH, N2 8AU, N2 8NY, N2 9EB, N2 9PU, N2 9JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N2 9PN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.4% | 52.3% | 5.9% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 53.6% | 47.7% | -5.9% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 9PN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.4% 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 | 54.4% | 45.4% | -9.0% | 37.9% | 7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31% | 36.3% | 5.3% | 44.2% | -7.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7% | 6.6% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 55.7% | 52.5% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 27.6% | 31.6% | 4.0% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 11.3% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 9PN this area, 7.9% 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 63.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7% | 7.9% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 5% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 9.4% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 7.5% | -3.6% | 16.9% | -9.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.1% | 63.8% | 7.7% | 33.8% | 30.0% |
| Other | 9.4% | 4.1% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 3.9% | 1.3% | -2.6% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 9.1% | 10.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 7.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 73.4% | 69.9% | -3.5% | 81.4% | -11.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 54.3% 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 | 62.5% | 54.3% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| European Union | 11.5% | 18.7% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 12.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 6.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 7.8% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.3% | 5.9% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Oceania | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.9% | 54.7% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -28.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 24.8% | 22.2% | 9.8% | 15.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 10.5% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 7.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.4% | 2.7% | -18.7% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 32.3% | 46.2% | -13.9% |
| Hindu | 7.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Jewish | 4.6% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Road was 182.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 132.9% higher than the East Finchley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in East Finchley and the 128th highest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 High Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £865,000 | 2025-07-23 | £826,594 |
| 56 High Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £8,000 | 2018-02-19 | £7,575 |
| 62A High Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2007-12-05 | £381,493 |
| 60A High Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2004-06-09 | £935,309 |
| 58A High Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2004-06-07 | £935,309 |
N2 9PN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 128 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 40 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Other | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,139 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 3,529 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 4,677 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 4,906 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne Nursery School Priestly House , Athlone Street NW5 4LP | - not rated | 5,116 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3out of 4 | 435 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martin Junior School Plane Tree Walk , East Finchley N2 9JP | - not rated | 780 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Martin Infant School Plane Tree Walk , East Finchley N2 9JP | - not rated | 780 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martin Primary School Plane Tree Walk , East Finchley N2 9JP | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tetherdown Primary School Grand Avenue , N10 3BP | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Community school | 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 | 549 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortismere School Southwing , Tetherdown N10 1NE | 3out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Douglass School Finchley Hamilton Road , East Finchley N2 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Douglass School Finchley Hamilton Road , East Finchley N2 0SQ | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Finchley East End Road , East Finchley N2 0SE | 3out of 4 | 1,793 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,749 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 2,749 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 2,749 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City and Islington College 383 Holloway Road , Holloway N7 0RN | - not rated | 5,123 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 | 2,883 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 | 4,721 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 | 4,721 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limespring School Park House , 16 High Road N2 9PJ | - not rated | 210 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kerem School Norrice Lea , Hampstead Garden Suburb N2 0RE | - not rated | 969 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treehouse School Woodside Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 3JA | - not rated | 1,003 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blanche Nevile School Burlington Road , N10 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School Heath View , East Finchley N2 0QY | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nudo Pizza | 70 High Road, London | 6 yd | |
| Bufi | 84 High Road, London | 6 yd | |
| Majjo's | 1 Fortis Green, London | 62 yd | |
| Fish 'n' Flame | 100 High Road, London | 102 yd | |
| Nahling Ltd | 106 High Road, London | 103 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Faced Stag | Bald Faced Stag, 69 High Road, London | 80 yd | |
| The Old White Lion | Old White Lion, 121 Great North Road, London | 223 yd | |
| Maddens Bar | 130 High Road, London | 224 yd | |
| Gertie Brownes | 95 High Road, London | 226 yd | |
| East Finchley Constitutional Club | East Finchley Constitutional Club, The Walks, London | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 62 High Road, London | 6 yd | |
| Wokco | 76 High Road, London | 18 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 88 High Road, London | 103 yd | |
| Subway | 44 High Road, London | 130 yd | |
| KFC | 154 High Road, London | 224 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Viceroy Parade, High Road, London | 106 yd | |
| Budgens | Viceroy Parade, High Road, London | 106 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 132 High Road, London | 224 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 208 High Road, London | 557 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 | 472 yd |
| Cherry Tree Wood Park Lanchester Road | tennis courts | 545 yd |
| Archer Academy EAGANS CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 548 yd |
| East Finchley Library EAST FINCHLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY EAST FINCHLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY HIGH ROAD | 657 yd | |
| Martin Primary School PLANE TREE WALK | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| Manor Health & Leisure Club (Muswell Hill) FORTIS GREEN | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 880 yd |
| Stormont Lawn Tennis & Squash Racquets Club LANCHESTER ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 891 yd |
| Oak Lodge School HEATH VIEW | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,043 yd |
| Fortismere School TETHERDOWN | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,066 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 | 14.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 14.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 12.2% |
| 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 | 76.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.