St James Avenue is in London and in Barnet district. N20 0JS 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 St James Avenue, London, N20 0JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N20 0JU, N20 0UX, N20 0JT, N20 0JZ, N20 0UU, N20 0JP, N20 0DX, N20 0JR, N20 0DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N20 0JS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.4% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.6% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 N20 0JS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.5% 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 | 33.6% | 26.8% | -6.8% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 60.5% | 7.2% | 44.2% | 16.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 7% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (91.6%) 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 | 56.9% | 58.7% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 10.3% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 32.9% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 7.3% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 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 N20 0JS this area, 8.7% 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 52.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.6% | 8.7% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 6% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 11.4% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 13.4% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.2% | 52.5% | 11.3% | 33.8% | 18.7% |
| Other | 6.4% | 5.4% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.3% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 10.8% | 14.4% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 11.3% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 6% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 72.8% | 63.3% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -18.1% |
| Other | 5.1% | 7.9% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
In this area, 70.9% 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 | 72.1% | 70.9% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -12.3% |
| European Union | 11.3% | 9.8% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 4.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.5% | 12.5% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.5% | 70.9% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 9.8% | 14.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.2% | 0.5% | -25.7% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 76.7% | 14.2% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.4% | 37.2% | -20.8% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 10.4% | 1.7% | 8.7% |
| Jewish | 17.8% | 0.5% | 17.3% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St James Avenue was 73.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.2% lower than the Friern Barnet average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St James Avenue has the 41st highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Friern Barnet and the 463rd highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 St James Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2024-05-20 | £781,532 |
| 41 St James Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £830,000 | 2021-03-22 | £884,130 |
| 31 St James Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £462,000 | 2006-08-11 | £975,333 |
| 43 St James Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2003-10-24 | £992,084 |
| 29 St James Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2002-05-08 | £1,095,294 |
N20 0JS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% 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.
N20 0JS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,875 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 2,381 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 2,506 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 3,005 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queenswell Infant & Nursery School Sweets Way , Whetstone N20 0NQ | 3out of 4 | 555 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queenswell Junior School Sweets Way , Whetstone N20 0NQ | 3out of 4 | 555 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE Primary School N20 116 Oakleigh Road North , Whetstone N20 9EZ | 3out of 4 | 619 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School 2 Oakleigh Park South , Whetstone N20 9JU | 3out of 4 | 726 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alma Primary Friern Barnet Lane , Whetstone N20 0LP | 3out of 4 | 844 yd | Free schools | 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 | 844 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Friern Barnet School Hemington Avenue , Friern Barnet N11 3LS | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finchley Catholic High School Woodside Lane , Finchley N12 8TA | 3out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic Grammar School Nether Street , North Finchley N12 7NJ | 4out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Compton School Summers Lane , N12 0QG | 4out of 4 | 1,810 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 | 1,615 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnet and Southgate College Wood Street , EN5 4AZ | - not rated | 4,392 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 | 1,466 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 | 390 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School 25 Ravensdale Avenue , N12 9HP | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pavilion Study Centre 58b Chandos Avenue , Whetstone N20 9DX | 3out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dwight School London 6 Friern Barnet Lane , N11 3LX | - not rated | 1,326 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill School Church Hill Road , East Barnet EN4 8XE | - not rated | 1,383 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Orchid Thai Cuisine | North Middlesex Golf Club, Friern Barnet Lane, London | 348 yd | |
| Cafe Rodi | 261 Oakleigh Road North, London | 355 yd | |
| Pine Mediterranean Restaurant | 241 Oakleigh Road North, London | 375 yd | |
| Oakleigh Cafe | 408 Oakleigh Road North, London | 587 yd | |
| Panda Village | 435 Oakleigh Road North, London | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friary Park Bowling Club | Friary Park, Friary Road, London | 557 yd | |
| The Cavalier | 67 Russell Lane, London | 778 yd | |
| Oakleigh Lawn Tennis & Squash Club | 100 Oakleigh Road North, London | 859 yd | |
| Oakleigh Park School Of Swimming | 100 Oakleigh Road North, London | 859 yd | |
| The Three Horseshoe / Daddy's Dim Sum / Scratch Chicken | Three Horseshoes, 1166 High Road, London | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Ace | 433 Oakleigh Road North, London | 674 yd | |
| Coco Pizza | 437 Oakleigh Road North, London | 683 yd | |
| Vino's | 414 Oakleigh Road North, London | 702 yd | |
| Silver Fish And Chips Kebab | 85 Russell Lane, London | 878 yd | |
| Amnesia | 1156 High Road, London | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miroglu Supermarket | 417 Oakleigh Road North, London | 674 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Middlesex Golf Club MANOR HOUSE MANOR HOUSE FRIERN BARNET LANE | golf | 381 yd |
| Bethune Park Recreation Park (Closed) Beaconsfield Road | golf | 592 yd |
| Friary Park FRIARY ROAD | tennis courts | 650 yd |
| Queenswell Junior School SWEETS WAY | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Oakleigh Park Lawn Tennis And Squash Club Oakleigh Road North | health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 728 yd |
| Bethune Recreation Ground Beaconsfield Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 827 yd |
| St Johns C Of E Junior Mixed And Infant School CRESCENT ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,011 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 | 70 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.