Harmsworth Way is in London and in Barnet district. N20 8JT is located in the Totteridge & Woodside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chipping Barnet. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harmsworth Way, London, N20 8JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N20 8BF, N20 8JN, N20 8LA, N20 8JP, N20 8JS, N20 8NX, N20 8JZ, N20 8LB, N20 8JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N20 8JT 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 | 49.3% | 51.4% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.6% | -2.1% | 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 8JT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 71.1% 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 | 22.3% | 20.4% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -17.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70.1% | 71.1% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 26.9% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -7.1% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (89.8%) 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 | 61% | 60.1% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 11.7% |
| Good health | 30% | 29.7% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 6.8% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
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 50%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.2% | 10.9% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 5.9% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 14.5% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 14.8% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.5% | 50% | 2.5% | 33.8% | 16.2% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 6.5% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 82.8% | 79.2% | -3.6% | 81.4% | -2.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.6% | 5.1% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 76% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 4.8% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.4% | 10.5% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.9% | 76.4% | 0.5% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 15.6% | 14.5% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.7% | 3.1% | -17.6% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 76.7% | 14.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.9% | 37.2% | -25.3% |
| Christian | 25.5% | 46.2% | -20.7% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 44.5% | 0.5% | 44.0% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harmsworth Way was 45.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.0% lower than the Edgwarebury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harmsworth Way has the 12th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Edgwarebury and the 345th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Harmsworth Way, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,125,000 | 2023-12-06 | £2,102,749 |
| 15 Harmsworth Way, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,450,000 | 2023-02-24 | £2,322,217 |
| 19 Harmsworth Way, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,585,000 | 2019-12-17 | £1,819,957 |
| Compton House, 11 Harmsworth Way, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,950,000 | 2019-09-11 | £3,370,919 |
| 23 Harmsworth Way, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,100,000 | 2015-10-02 | £2,573,930 |
N20 8JT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% 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.
N20 8JT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Real estate activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2,707 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 2,937 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 3,024 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,168 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Totteridge The Green , Totteridge N20 8NX | 3out of 4 | 244 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodridge Primary School Southover , N12 7HE | 3out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasvenor Avenue Infant School Grasvenor Avenue , EN5 2BY | 3out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Swan Lane , Whetstone N20 0PL | 3out of 4 | 1,655 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Underhill School Mays Lane , EN5 2LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,749 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Totteridge Academy Barnet Lane , Barnet N20 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Finchley Catholic High School Woodside Lane , Finchley N12 8TA | 3out of 4 | 1,658 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ark Pioneer Academy Westcombe Drive , EN5 2BE | - not rated | 1,789 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School High Street , EN5 5RR | 3out of 4 | 2,410 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic Grammar School Nether Street , North Finchley N12 7NJ | 4out of 4 | 2,477 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnet and Southgate College Wood Street , EN5 4AZ | - not rated | 2,531 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 3,286 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 | 3,214 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 | 5,381 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Holmewood School 88 Woodside Park Road , N12 8SH | - not rated | 1,935 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pavilion Study Centre 58b Chandos Avenue , Whetstone N20 9DX | 3out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyonsdown School 3 Richmond Road , New Barnet EN5 1SA | - not rated | 2,196 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School 25 Ravensdale Avenue , N12 9HP | - not rated | 2,408 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Susi Earnshaw Theatre School 68 High Street , EN5 5SJ | - not rated | 2,596 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| T-Off Catering @ South Herts Golf Club | South Herts Golf Club, Links Drive, London | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Tree Public House | Orange Tree, 7 Totteridge Village, London | 180 yd | |
| Totteridge Millhillians Cricket Club | Totteridge Cricket Club, Totteridge Green, London | 445 yd | |
| South Herts Golf Club | South Herts Golf Club, Links Drive, London | 600 yd | |
| Totteridge Tennis Club | Totteridge Tennis Club, Great Bushey Drive, London | 1,072 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Andrews C Of E Va Primary School Totteridge Village | 181 yd | |
| Totteridge Millhillians Cricket Club TOTTERIDGE CRICKET CLUB TOTTERIDGE CRICKET CLUB TOTTERIDGE GREEN | grass pitches | 522 yd |
| South Herts Golf Club LINKS DRIVE | golf | 694 yd |
| Totteridge Tennis Club GREAT BUSHEY DRIVE | tennis courts | 907 yd |
| Woodridge Primary School SOUTHOVER | grass pitches | 927 yd |
| Totteridge Academy BARNET LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 969 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.