Ballards Lane is in London and in Barnet district. N3 1XP 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 Ballards Lane, London, N3 1XP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N3 1XZ, N3 1QW, N3 2BX, N3 2BU, N3 2BE, N3 1XT, N3 1XE, N3 1QN, N3 1XN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N3 1XP has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 46.5% | 47.8% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 53.5% | 52.2% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 N3 1XP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.5% 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 | 56.3% | 54.5% | -1.8% | 37.9% | 16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.7% | 30.9% | 3.2% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 4.1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 8.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 | 49.9% | 60.4% | 10.5% | 48.4% | 12.0% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 32.1% | -8.6% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 5.5% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -7.2% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 54.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 14.8% | 5.7% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 4.9% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 8.4% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 10.2% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.3% | 54.4% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 20.6% |
| Other | 16.3% | 2.9% | -13.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.4% 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 | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 9.7% | 5.7% | -4.0% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 12.1% | 8.7% | -3.4% | 1.6% | 7.1% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 55.7% | 59.4% | 3.7% | 81.4% | -22.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 6.1% | 9.4% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 7.8% |
In this area, just 35.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 40% | 35.1% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -48.1% |
| European Union | 22.3% | 33.9% | 11.6% | 6.1% | 27.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.8% | 5.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 7.7% | 6.4% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.3% | 17.3% | -3.0% | 5.6% | 11.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 35.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30.5% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 38.5% | 35.2% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -48.0% |
| 10+ Years | 10.7% | 30.5% | 19.8% | 9.8% | 20.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.3% | 12.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 9.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.5% | 12.9% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 10.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 22% | 8.9% | -13.1% | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.1% | 76.7% | -32.6% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 9.5% | 1.3% | 8.2% |
| Romania | 9.5% | 0.9% | 8.6% |
| Other EU countries | 9.2% | 1.5% | 7.7% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31% | 37.2% | -6.2% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Jewish | 6.4% | 0.5% | 5.9% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ballards Lane was 25.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.1% lower than the Finchley Church End average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Ballards Lane has the 13th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Finchley Church End and the 139th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67B Ballards Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-06-04 | £332,158 |
| 53 Ballards Lane, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2012-03-15 | £1,198,370 |
| 67A Ballards Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2003-12-15 | £261,724 |
| 63 Ballards Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 1999-12-21 | £1,279,911 |
| 65 Ballards Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 1996-10-16 | £826,519 |
N3 1XP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% 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.
N3 1XP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in N3 1XP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 149 |
| Self-Employed | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 46 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Education | 35 |
| Construction | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| 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 | 970 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 5,121 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 5,453 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Dollis Park , Finchley N3 1BT | 4out of 4 | 530 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pardes House Primary School Hendon Lane , N3 1SA | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Moss Hall Junior School 187 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 2out of 4 | 923 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Infant School Moss Hall Grove , Finchley N12 8PE | 4out of 4 | 923 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Primary School Squires Lane , Finchley N3 2AB | 4out of 4 | 982 yd | Community 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 | 1,580 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Christ's College Finchley East End Road , East Finchley N2 0SE | 3out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Douglass School Finchley Hamilton Road , East Finchley N2 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Boys Holders Hill Road , Hendon NW4 1NA | 4out of 4 | 1,838 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Archer Academy Eagans Close , N2 8GA | 4out of 4 | 2,307 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 2,057 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 | 2,168 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 | 2,913 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pardes House Grammar School Hendon Lane , Finchley N3 1SA | - not rated | 652 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Finchley and Acton Yochien School 6 Hendon Avenue , Finchley N3 1UE | - not rated | 810 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holmewood School 88 Woodside Park Road , N12 8SH | - not rated | 1,843 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School Heath View , East Finchley N2 0QY | 4out of 4 | 2,079 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakbridge Special Education C/O Oak Lodge School , Heath View N2 0QY | - not rated | 2,083 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasties Snack Bar | 61 Ballards Lane, London | 14 yd | |
| Le-Vap | 74 Ballards Lane, London | 66 yd | |
| Milani Caffe | 72 Ballards Lane, London | 66 yd | |
| Farsi Restaurant | 87 Ballards Lane, London | 104 yd | |
| Tru Chicken | 81 Ballards Lane, London | 104 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Joiners / Chick Box / K Town / Locked And Loaded | Joiners Arms, 51 Ballards Lane, London | 14 yd | |
| Merkur Slots | 48 Ballards Lane, London | 125 yd | |
| Ahir Lorenzo's Bar Restaurant | 298 Nether Street, London | 314 yd | |
| The King Of Prussia | 363 Regents Park Road, London | 383 yd | |
| Annie's Freehouse | 168 Ballards Lane, London | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Central House, 1 Ballards Lane, London | 173 yd | |
| Basilico | 93 Ballards Lane, London | 189 yd | |
| KFC | 89 Ballards Lane, London | 189 yd | |
| Bocatta House | 4 Long Lane, London | 264 yd | |
| Falafel Bar | 3 Long Lane, London | 287 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore | 21 Ballards Lane, London | 14 yd | |
| Gisha | 58 Ballards Lane, London | 66 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Winston House, 2 Dollis Park, London | 393 yd | |
| Persia Supermarket | 183 Ballards Lane, London | 452 yd | |
| Corner Supermarket | 2 Hendon Lane, London | 556 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park View Health Club 183-191 183-191 BALLARDS LANE | health and fitness suite | 454 yd |
| Victoria Park BALLARDS LANE | tennis courts | 622 yd |
| The Avenue Tennis Club TENNIS CLUB TENNIS CLUB THE AVENUE | tennis courts | 690 yd |
| Gorden Hall GORDON HALL GORDON HALL HUNTLY DRIVE | 720 yd | |
| Wilf Slack Memorial Ground East End Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 755 yd |
| Poolside Manor LYNDHURST GARDENS | swimming pool | 822 yd |
| Avenue House AVENUE HOUSE AVENUE HOUSE EAST END ROAD | 838 yd | |
| Finchley Manor Tennis Squash And Health Club Lyndhurst Gardens | health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 861 yd |
| Christ'S College Finchley (Dollis Playing Fields) Lyndhurst Gardens | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Moss Hall Junior School NETHER STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 924 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 53.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 53.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 53.3% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.