Squires Lane is in London and in Barnet district. N3 2AH 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 Squires Lane, London, N3 2AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N3 2AD, N3 2AP, N3 2AE, N3 2AL, N3 2AG, N3 2AB, N3 2EN, N3 2EE, N3 2AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N3 2AH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 51.5% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 46.5% | 48.5% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 2AH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% 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 | 40.6% | 32.6% | -8.0% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 56.5% | 9.9% | 44.2% | 12.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 6.2% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 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 (87.8%) 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 | 48.1% | 58.1% | 10.0% | 48.4% | 9.7% |
| Good health | 41% | 29.7% | -11.3% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 7% | 10% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| 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.
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 61.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.3% | 10.1% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 5.1% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 7.6% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 9.4% | -5.6% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 45% | 61.6% | 16.6% | 33.8% | 27.8% |
| Other | 11.3% | 3.6% | -7.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.2% 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 | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 14% | 13.4% | -0.6% | 3.1% | 10.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 6.2% | 2.8% | -3.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 64.7% | 60.2% | -4.5% | 81.4% | -21.2% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 5.9% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 60.3% 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 | 63.4% | 60.3% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 13.3% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 7% | 6.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.8% | 14.7% | -1.1% | 5.6% | 9.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.1% | 60.8% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -22.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 28.6% | 27.6% | 9.8% | 18.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 3.4% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.2% | 3.1% | -23.1% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.3% | 37.2% | -9.9% |
| Christian | 29.3% | 46.2% | -16.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 8.5% | 1.7% | 6.8% |
| Jewish | 17.5% | 0.5% | 17.0% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Squires Lane was 55.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.2% lower than the East Finchley average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Squires Lane has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in East Finchley and the 451st lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Squires Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £392,500 | 2022-03-29 | £381,438 |
| 96 Squires Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2017-08-25 | £284,696 |
| 90 Squires Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £613,500 | 2016-05-06 | £676,073 |
| 78A Squires Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2014-01-06 | £323,654 |
| 96A Squires Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2011-01-28 | £338,158 |
N3 2AH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| 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 | 1,132 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,594 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 5,343 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manorside Primary School Squires Lane , Finchley N3 2AB | 4out of 4 | 177 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Primary School Queen's Road , Finchley N3 2AG | 3out of 4 | 307 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC School Bow Lane , Finchley N12 0JP | 4out of 4 | 352 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Junior School 187 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 2out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Infant School Moss Hall Grove , Finchley N12 8PE | 4out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Douglass School Finchley Hamilton Road , East Finchley N2 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Finchley East End Road , East Finchley N2 0SE | 3out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic Grammar School Nether Street , North Finchley N12 7NJ | 4out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Archer Academy Eagans Close , N2 8GA | 4out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compton School Summers Lane , N12 0QG | 4out of 4 | 1,579 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 | 1,426 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 | 1,569 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 | 3,697 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 | 1,344 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oakbridge Special Education C/O Oak Lodge School , Heath View N2 0QY | - not rated | 1,534 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School Heath View , East Finchley N2 0QY | 4out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Finchley and Acton Yochien School 6 Hendon Avenue , Finchley N3 1UE | - not rated | 1,582 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holmewood School 88 Woodside Park Road , N12 8SH | - not rated | 1,957 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bocca Lounge & Restaurant | 3 Cromwell Road, LONDON | 255 yd | |
| Jordan Grill | 168 Long Lane, London | 354 yd | |
| Tafil Grill | 332 High Road, London | 542 yd | |
| Nando's | Great North Leisure Park, Chaplin Square, London | 544 yd | |
| Hollywood Bowl Kitchen | Great North Leisure Park, Chaplin Square, London | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Club | David Lloyd Leisure Centre, Leisure Way, London | 602 yd | |
| Finchley Bowling Club | Finchley Bowling Club, Etchingham Park Road, London | 641 yd | |
| Finchley Rugby Club | Finchley Rugby Football Club, Summers Lane, London | 685 yd | |
| Albanian Association | Albanian Association, Summers Lane, London | 693 yd | |
| Annie's Freehouse | 168 Ballards Lane, London | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron Juice | 425 High Road, London | 336 yd | |
| Mermaid Fish Bar | 174 Long Lane, London | 354 yd | |
| Costa Limited | 67 Long Lane, London | 375 yd | |
| JKBurger / Yokacaffè /Il Casareccio @ Charlotte Suite | Wingate And Finchley Football Club, Summers Lane, London | 693 yd | |
| Bocatta House | 4 Long Lane, London | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Persia Supermarket | 183 Ballards Lane, London | 847 yd | |
| Gisha | 58 Ballards Lane, London | 919 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | 21 Ballards Lane, London | 973 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tudor Primary School QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 226 yd |
| Victoria Park BALLARDS LANE | tennis courts | 577 yd |
| Tarling Road Community Centre Fallows Close | 581 yd | |
| Finchley Lido Leisure Centre UNIT 4 UNIT 4 CHAPLIN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 595 yd |
| Glebelands Indoor Bowls Club SUMMERS LANE | indoor bowls | 682 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Finchley) LEISURE WAY | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 763 yd |
| Glebelands Open Space Summers Lane | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Park View Health Club 183-191 183-191 BALLARDS LANE | health and fitness suite | 835 yd |
| Finchley Rugby Club SUMMERS LANE | grass pitches | 841 yd |
| Wingate & Finchley Football Club SUMMERS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 914 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 158.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 275.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.