Hervey Close is in London and in Barnet district. N3 2HH 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 Hervey Close, London, N3 2HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N3 2HJ, N3 2SG, N3 2HL, N3 2HR, N3 2SP, N3 2HN, N3 2JL, N3 2SE, N3 2SQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N3 2HH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.7% | 51.9% | -3.8% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 44.3% | 48.1% | 3.8% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 2HH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.8% 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 | 47.3% | 47.8% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.7% | 45.8% | 6.1% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 2.4% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -6.7% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 2.7% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (91.2%) 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 | 55.4% | 61% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 12.6% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 30.2% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 6.3% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 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 63%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.3% | 10.3% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 5% | 0.5% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 6.7% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 9.7% | -2.6% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.1% | 63% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 29.2% |
| Other | 6.8% | 3.3% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.7% 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 | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Indian | 12.5% | 7.8% | -4.7% | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 11.1% | 7.3% | -3.8% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 57.1% | 57.7% | 0.6% | 81.4% | -23.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 3.5% | 7% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
In this area, just 48% 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 | 52.2% | 48% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -35.2% |
| European Union | 10.8% | 16.9% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 10.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 8.5% | 4.6% | -3.9% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.3% | 22.3% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 16.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.2% 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 | 50.7% | 47.8% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -35.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 27.2% | 20.8% | 9.8% | 17.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 9% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 10.6% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 8.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.6% | 5.4% | -23.2% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 76.7% | -10.5% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 7.3% | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 6.5% | 0.3% | 6.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 30% | 46.2% | -16.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 13.5% | 0.5% | 13.0% |
| Muslim | 11.4% | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hervey Close was 25.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.0% lower than the Finchley Church End average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hervey Close has the 14th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Finchley Church End and the 142nd lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 Hervey Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2023-11-10 | £717,853 |
| 93 Hervey Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £845,000 | 2022-08-05 | £787,996 |
| 71 Hervey Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £870,000 | 2021-09-27 | £880,301 |
| 73 Hervey Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £815,000 | 2021-02-19 | £864,673 |
| 101 Hervey Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £835,000 | 2020-07-17 | £928,876 |
N3 2HH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 2HH 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 | 109 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Education | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 1,317 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 5,258 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akiva School 80 East End Road , N3 2SY | 3out of 4 | 572 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pardes House Primary School Hendon Lane , N3 1SA | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School East End Road , Finchley N3 2TD | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Primary School Squires Lane , Finchley N3 2AB | 4out of 4 | 660 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Dollis Park , Finchley N3 1BT | 4out of 4 | 899 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ's College Finchley East End Road , East Finchley N2 0SE | 3out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Douglass School Finchley Hamilton Road , East Finchley N2 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archer Academy Eagans Close , N2 8GA | 4out of 4 | 1,820 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic Grammar School Nether Street , North Finchley N12 7NJ | 4out of 4 | 1,865 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School for Boys Holders Hill Road , Hendon NW4 1NA | 4out of 4 | 1,915 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 | 2,104 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 | 2,236 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 | 2,943 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 | 596 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Finchley and Acton Yochien School 6 Hendon Avenue , Finchley N3 1UE | - not rated | 838 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School Heath View , East Finchley N2 0QY | 4out of 4 | 1,552 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakbridge Special Education C/O Oak Lodge School , Heath View N2 0QY | - not rated | 1,557 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holmewood School 88 Woodside Park Road , N12 8SH | - not rated | 2,225 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pentland Brands Ltd | Lakeside House, Squires Lane, London | 170 yd | |
| Best Kebab & Charcoal Grill | 9 Station Road, London | 398 yd | |
| Uncle Tony's Taverna | 1 Station Road, London | 398 yd | |
| Jordan Grill | 168 Long Lane, London | 400 yd | |
| Mother Restaurant | 18 Ballards Lane, London | 439 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilf Slack Sports Club | 19 East End Road, London | 443 yd | |
| Merkur Slots | 48 Ballards Lane, London | 449 yd | |
| The Joiners / Chick Box / K Town / Locked And Loaded | Joiners Arms, 51 Ballards Lane, London | 527 yd | |
| The King Of Prussia | 363 Regents Park Road, London | 529 yd | |
| Catcher In The Rye | 317 Regents Park Road, London | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Limited | 67 Long Lane, London | 411 yd | |
| Tintico Ltd | 2 Station Road, London | 424 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Central House, 1 Ballards Lane, London | 492 yd | |
| Ciao Pizza | 338 Regents Park Road, London | 497 yd | |
| Falafel Feast Ltd | 377 Regents Park Road, London | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gisha | 58 Ballards Lane, London | 489 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | 21 Ballards Lane, London | 527 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Winston House, 2 Dollis Park, London | 573 yd | |
| Corner Supermarket | 2 Hendon Lane, London | 651 yd | |
| Persia Supermarket | 183 Ballards Lane, London | 797 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Avenue Tennis Club TENNIS CLUB TENNIS CLUB THE AVENUE | tennis courts | 263 yd |
| Wilf Slack Memorial Ground East End Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 359 yd |
| Finchley Cricket Club 33-45 33-45 East End Road | grass pitches | 472 yd |
| Middlesex Indoor Cricket School 47-49 47-49 EAST END ROAD | 590 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Finchley) 47-49 47-49 EAST END ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 593 yd |
| Avenue House AVENUE HOUSE AVENUE HOUSE EAST END ROAD | 628 yd | |
| Victoria Park BALLARDS LANE | tennis courts | 762 yd |
| Park View Health Club 183-191 183-191 BALLARDS LANE | health and fitness suite | 791 yd |
| Tudor Primary School QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 849 yd |
| Chandos Lawn Tennis Club EAST END ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 916 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 | 168.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.