Russell Lane is in London and in Barnet district. N20 0AA is located in the Whetstone electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chipping Barnet. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Russell Lane, London, N20 0AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N20 0AB, N20 0TR, N20 0TP, N20 0DA, N20 0TN, N20 0TU, N20 0BZ, N20 0TT, N20 0UA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N20 0AA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 49.2% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 51.7% | 50.8% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 N20 0AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45% 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 | 44% | 45% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 40.6% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 7% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 44.9% | 52.7% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 35.6% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 8.8% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
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 44.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.2% | 18.1% | 2.9% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 7.4% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 9.7% | -7.5% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 14.4% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.1% | 44.6% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 10.8% |
| Other | 10.6% | 2.3% | -8.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.8% 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 | 4.2% | 6.6% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 5.5% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 11.5% | 11% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 7.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 6% | 5% | -1.0% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 63% | 58.8% | -4.2% | 81.4% | -22.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 3.7% | 5% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 62.5% 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 | 69.3% | 62.5% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 15.6% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 6% | 5.5% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.1% | 12.1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.1% | 62.5% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 25.6% | 20.6% | 9.8% | 15.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 6.9% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 2.1% | -5.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.5% | 2.9% | -13.6% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Ireland | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.7% | 37.2% | -18.5% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Hindu | 7.1% | 1.7% | 5.4% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 11.1% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Russell Lane was 103.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.5% higher than the Friern Barnet average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Russell Lane has the 24th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Friern Barnet and the 292nd highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 172.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Russell Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-03-22 | £291,545 |
| 33 Russell Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2020-07-30 | £512,273 |
| 13 Russell Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2018-08-24 | £568,086 |
| 25 Russell Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2018-02-26 | £493,542 |
| 21 Russell Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £349,500 | 2013-08-20 | £543,213 |
N20 0AA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Other | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,571 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 1,974 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 2,488 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 2,864 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School 2 Oakleigh Park South , Whetstone N20 9JU | 3out of 4 | 193 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE Primary School N20 116 Oakleigh Road North , Whetstone N20 9EZ | 3out of 4 | 402 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queenswell Infant & Nursery School Sweets Way , Whetstone N20 0NQ | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queenswell Junior School Sweets Way , Whetstone N20 0NQ | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill School Burlington Rise , East Barnet EN4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School North London Business Park , N11 1NP | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finchley Catholic High School Woodside Lane , Finchley N12 8TA | 3out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Friern Barnet School Hemington Avenue , Friern Barnet N11 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Barnet School Chestnut Grove , East Barnet EN4 8PU | 3out of 4 | 1,882 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmole Academy Cecil Road , Southgate N14 5RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,229 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 | 2,169 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnet and Southgate College Wood Street , EN5 4AZ | - not rated | 4,072 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 | 2,019 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre Oakleigh Road North , Whetstone N20 0DH | 4out of 4 | 567 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pavilion Study Centre 58b Chandos Avenue , Whetstone N20 9DX | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill School Church Hill Road , East Barnet EN4 8XE | - not rated | 851 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School 25 Ravensdale Avenue , N12 9HP | - not rated | 1,528 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dwight School London 6 Friern Barnet Lane , N11 3LX | - not rated | 1,832 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Mediterranean Restaurant | 241 Oakleigh Road North, London | 205 yd | |
| Kalai @ The Cavalier | 67 Russell Lane, London | 269 yd | |
| Wild Bean Cafe | BP Petrol Filling Station, 45 Russell Lane, London | 273 yd | |
| Cafe Rodi | 261 Oakleigh Road North, London | 368 yd | |
| Alexanders | 81 Russell Lane, London | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cavalier | 67 Russell Lane, London | 269 yd | |
| Oakleigh Lawn Tennis & Squash Club | 100 Oakleigh Road North, London | 648 yd | |
| Oakleigh Park School Of Swimming | 100 Oakleigh Road North, London | 648 yd | |
| The Griffin | The Griffin, 1262 High Road, London | 1,072 yd | |
| The Three Horseshoe / Daddy's Dim Sum / Scratch Chicken | Three Horseshoes, 1166 High Road, London | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Fish And Chips Kebab | 85 Russell Lane, London | 383 yd | |
| Indian Ace | 433 Oakleigh Road North, London | 801 yd | |
| Coco Pizza | 437 Oakleigh Road North, London | 823 yd | |
| Vino's | 414 Oakleigh Road North, London | 866 yd | |
| Chilli Tuk Tuk | 1250 High Road | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miroglu Supermarket | 417 Oakleigh Road North, London | 801 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakleigh Park Lawn Tennis And Squash Club Oakleigh Road North | health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 598 yd |
| Queenswell Junior School SWEETS WAY | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Oak Hill School OAKHILL CAMPUS OAKHILL CAMPUS CHURCH HILL ROAD | 850 yd | |
| North Middlesex Golf Club MANOR HOUSE MANOR HOUSE FRIERN BARNET LANE | golf | 859 yd |
| Church Farm Swimming Pool CHURCH HILL ROAD | swimming pool | 861 yd |
| Oxygen Fit Ltd THE TOWER THE TOWER CHURCH HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 876 yd |
| Alice Owen (Dame) Chandos Avenue | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Church Hill Primary School BURLINGTON RISE | artificial grass pitch | 930 yd |
| Bethune Park Recreation Park (Closed) Beaconsfield Road | golf | 954 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.