Fursby Avenue is in London and in Barnet district. N3 1PL is located in the West 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 Fursby Avenue, London, N3 1PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N3 1PJ, N3 1PS, N3 1AX, N3 1PT, N3 1AT, N3 1PU, N3 1AU, N3 1PR, N3 1PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N3 1PL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.7% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.3% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of N3 1PL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.6% 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 | 23.3% | 24.3% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.1% | 64.6% | 2.5% | 44.2% | 20.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 4.3% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (92.5%) 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 | 56.8% | 59.5% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 11.1% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 33% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 6.5% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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 N3 1PL this area, 5.4% 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 60.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 5.4% | -8.4% | 18.2% | -12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.8% | 7.9% | 5.1% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 9.6% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 13.9% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.1% | 60.4% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 26.6% |
| Other | 8.7% | 1.8% | -6.9% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 5.9% | 6% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 5.3% |
| Indian | 14.4% | 11.7% | -2.7% | 3.1% | 8.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 15.9% | 15.2% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 13.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 51.2% | 39.8% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -41.6% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 5.3% | 21.4% | 16.1% | 1.6% | 19.8% |
In this area, 54.4% 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 | 55% | 54.4% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -28.8% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 5.1% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.2% | 27.9% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 22.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 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 | 53.5% | 54.9% | 1.4% | 83.2% | -28.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 25.1% | 19.2% | 9.8% | 15.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 6.8% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 6.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.5% | 7% | -21.5% | 1.9% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 11.1% | 0.3% | 10.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.5% | 37.2% | -13.7% |
| Christian | 23.8% | 46.2% | -22.4% |
| Buddhist | 5.1% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Hindu | 7.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Jewish | 7.6% | 0.5% | 7.1% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 16.2% | 0.9% | 15.3% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fursby Avenue was 36.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.3% lower than the Finchley Church End average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Fursby Avenue has the 26th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Finchley Church End and the 263rd lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Fursby Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2025-02-14 | £863,865 |
| 8 Fursby Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2024-12-16 | £1,046,067 |
| 36 Fursby Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,053,920 | 2021-11-10 | £1,044,941 |
| 32 Fursby Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £895,000 | 2021-06-24 | £944,722 |
| 8 Fursby Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £962,000 | 2021-02-17 | £1,025,913 |
N3 1PL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% 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.
N3 1PL 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Construction | 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 | 478 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,591 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 4,676 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 5,005 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Hall Junior School 187 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 2out of 4 | 542 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Infant School Moss Hall Grove , Finchley N12 8PE | 4out of 4 | 542 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frith Manor Primary School Lullington Garth , Woodside Park N12 7BN | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Park Primary School School House Lane , NW7 1JF | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Dollis Park , Finchley N3 1BT | 4out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Catholic Grammar School Nether Street , North Finchley N12 7NJ | 4out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Finchley Catholic High School Woodside Lane , Finchley N12 8TA | 3out of 4 | 1,717 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Compton School Summers Lane , N12 0QG | 4out of 4 | 2,252 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Douglass School Finchley Hamilton Road , East Finchley N2 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 2,308 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Boys Holders Hill Road , Hendon NW4 1NA | 4out of 4 | 2,381 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 1,818 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnet and Southgate College Wood Street , EN5 4AZ | - not rated | 5,118 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 | 1,879 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 | 3,443 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 | 1,076 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pardes House Grammar School Hendon Lane , Finchley N3 1SA | - not rated | 1,454 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Finchley and Acton Yochien School 6 Hendon Avenue , Finchley N3 1UE | - not rated | 1,540 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School 25 Ravensdale Avenue , N12 9HP | - not rated | 1,713 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dwight School London 6 Friern Barnet Lane , N11 3LX | - not rated | 2,551 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vero Caffe | 16 Sussex Ring, London | 572 yd | |
| Nawroz Lounge | 127 Ballards Lane, London | 659 yd | |
| Maman Cook | 143 Ballards Lane, London | 659 yd | |
| Juicy Plus | 129 Ballards Lane, London | 659 yd | |
| Divan Turkish Restaurant | 163 Ballards Lane, London | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finchley Lawn Tennis Club | Finchley Lawn Tennis Club, Brent Way, London | 379 yd | |
| Annie's Freehouse | 168 Ballards Lane, London | 652 yd | |
| Finchley Bowling Club | Finchley Bowling Club, Etchingham Park Road, London | 800 yd | |
| Finchley Golf Club | Nether Court, Frith Lane, London | 820 yd | |
| The Joiners / Chick Box / K Town / Locked And Loaded | Joiners Arms, 51 Ballards Lane, London | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Cottage | 225 Nether Street, London | 216 yd | |
| Piani Pizza | 233 Nether Street, London | 216 yd | |
| Kurk | 139 Ballards Lane, London | 659 yd | |
| Saffron | 124 Ballards Lane, London | 685 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 128 Ballards Lane, London | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Persia Supermarket | 183 Ballards Lane, London | 589 yd | |
| Nisa International Supermarket | 3 Sussex Ring, London | 615 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | 21 Ballards Lane, London | 844 yd | |
| Gisha | 58 Ballards Lane, London | 863 yd | |
| Waitrose | 273 Ballards Lane, London | 878 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gorden Hall GORDON HALL GORDON HALL HUNTLY DRIVE | 241 yd | |
| Moss Hall Junior School NETHER STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 398 yd |
| Park View Health Club 183-191 183-191 BALLARDS LANE | health and fitness suite | 601 yd |
| Finchley Golf Club FRITH LANE | golf | 823 yd |
| Victoria Park BALLARDS LANE | tennis courts | 835 yd |
| St Michaels Catholic Grammar School NETHER STREET | health and fitness suite | 934 yd |
| Frith Manor Primary School LULLINGTON GARTH | grass pitches, swimming pool | 978 yd |
| Old Finchleians Club Southover | grass pitches | 1,023 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 283.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.