Avondale Road is in London and in Barnet district. N3 2EP 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 Avondale Road, London, N3 2EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N3 2AA, N3 2ER, N3 2ES, N3 2AE, N3 2AB, N3 2EU, N3 2ET, N3 2AD, N3 2AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N3 2EP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.4% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.6% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 2EP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.3% 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 | 35.1% | 34.1% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 51.3% | 2.5% | 44.2% | 7.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 7.3% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 5.7% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 45.1% | 58% | 12.9% | 48.4% | 9.6% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 30.9% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 8.3% | -6.6% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| 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 52.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 14.1% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 6.7% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.2% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 14.4% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.6% | 52.1% | 15.5% | 33.8% | 18.3% |
| Other | 16.8% | 2.6% | -14.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 22% | 20.1% | -1.9% | 3.1% | 17.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 63.3% | 62.9% | -0.4% | 81.4% | -18.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.3% | 4.8% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 51.5% 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 | 59.2% | 51.5% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -31.7% |
| European Union | 17% | 21.6% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 15.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 5.5% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.1% | 13.1% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 7.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 4.8% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.5% | 51.5% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -31.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 29.6% | 25.5% | 9.8% | 19.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 8.5% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.1% | 4.3% | -5.8% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.3% | 6% | -16.3% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.6% | 76.7% | -12.1% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 10.8% | 1.5% | 9.3% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.1% | 37.2% | -16.1% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 14.8% | 1.7% | 13.1% |
| Jewish | 8.8% | 0.5% | 8.3% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avondale Road was 72.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.0% lower than the East Finchley average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Avondale Road has the 29th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in East Finchley and the 468th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 38.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Avondale Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £799,950 | 2014-06-30 | £1,097,742 |
| 8 Avondale Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2008-10-09 | £692,025 |
| 4 Avondale Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £378,000 | 2007-07-06 | £698,075 |
| 8 Avondale Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 1999-11-25 | £775,833 |
N3 2EP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 | 125 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Construction | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,247 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,776 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 | 41 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Primary School Queen's Road , Finchley N3 2AG | 3out of 4 | 309 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC School Bow Lane , Finchley N12 0JP | 4out of 4 | 509 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Akiva School 80 East End Road , N3 2SY | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School East End Road , Finchley N3 2TD | 3out of 4 | 906 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 863 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Finchley East End Road , East Finchley N2 0SE | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archer Academy Eagans Close , N2 8GA | 4out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic Grammar School Nether Street , North Finchley N12 7NJ | 4out of 4 | 1,634 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Compton School Summers Lane , N12 0QG | 4out of 4 | 1,748 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 | 1,608 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 | 1,752 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 | 3,556 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 | 1,218 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oakbridge Special Education C/O Oak Lodge School , Heath View N2 0QY | - not rated | 1,395 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School Heath View , East Finchley N2 0QY | 4out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Finchley and Acton Yochien School 6 Hendon Avenue , Finchley N3 1UE | - not rated | 1,460 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holmewood School 88 Woodside Park Road , N12 8SH | - not rated | 2,100 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 | 101 yd | |
| Jordan Grill | 168 Long Lane, London | 245 yd | |
| Pentland Brands Ltd | Lakeside House, Squires Lane, London | 502 yd | |
| Tafil Grill | 332 High Road, London | 565 yd | |
| Nando's | Great North Leisure Park, Chaplin Square, London | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finchley Bowling Club | Finchley Bowling Club, Etchingham Park Road, London | 751 yd | |
| David Lloyd Club | David Lloyd Leisure Centre, Leisure Way, London | 786 yd | |
| Annie's Freehouse | 168 Ballards Lane, London | 836 yd | |
| Finchley Rugby Club | Finchley Rugby Football Club, Summers Lane, London | 867 yd | |
| Albanian Association | Albanian Association, Summers Lane, London | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mermaid Fish Bar | 174 Long Lane, London | 171 yd | |
| Costa Limited | 67 Long Lane, London | 312 yd | |
| Saffron Juice | 425 High Road, London | 467 yd | |
| Bocatta House | 4 Long Lane, London | 791 yd | |
| Falafel Bar | 3 Long Lane, London | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gisha | 58 Ballards Lane, London | 877 yd | |
| Persia Supermarket | 183 Ballards Lane, London | 893 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | 21 Ballards Lane, London | 931 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tudor Primary School QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 232 yd |
| Tarling Road Community Centre Fallows Close | 520 yd | |
| Victoria Park BALLARDS LANE | tennis courts | 656 yd |
| Finchley Cricket Club 33-45 33-45 East End Road | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Finchley Lido Leisure Centre UNIT 4 UNIT 4 CHAPLIN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 768 yd |
| Bishop Douglass School HAMILTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 772 yd |
| Pure Gym (Finchley) 47-49 47-49 EAST END ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 815 yd |
| Middlesex Indoor Cricket School 47-49 47-49 EAST END ROAD | 820 yd | |
| The Avenue Tennis Club TENNIS CLUB TENNIS CLUB THE AVENUE | tennis courts | 826 yd |
| Glebelands Indoor Bowls Club SUMMERS LANE | indoor bowls | 863 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.