Park Crescent is in London and in Barnet district. N3 2NJ 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 Park Crescent, London, N3 2NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N3 2NL, N12 0HY, N3 2EB, N3 2ED, N12 0HX, N12 0JL, N3 2NP, N3 2NR, N3 2NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N3 2NJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 52.3% | 48.4% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 47.7% | 51.6% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 2NJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.9% 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 | 29.1% | 29.7% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.9% | 61.9% | 2.0% | 44.2% | 17.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 58.3% | 61.4% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 13.0% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 27.7% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 7.9% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 2NJ this area, 8.7% 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 64.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.1% | 8.7% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 10.6% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 8.7% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.5% | 64.8% | 14.3% | 33.8% | 31.0% |
| Other | 10.1% | 2.3% | -7.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.5% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 4% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 13.4% | 9.1% | -4.3% | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 1.2% | -2.5% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 74.1% | 63.5% | -10.6% | 81.4% | -17.9% |
| Other | 1.4% | 11.1% | 9.7% | 1.6% | 9.5% |
In this area, 70.7% 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 | 71.3% | 70.7% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -12.5% |
| European Union | 12% | 6.7% | -5.3% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.5% | 10.6% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.2% | 70.7% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 21.9% | 19.4% | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 3.7% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.1% | 2.5% | -15.6% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.6% | 37.2% | -14.6% |
| Christian | 25.8% | 46.2% | -20.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 8.6% | 1.7% | 6.9% |
| Jewish | 27.3% | 0.5% | 26.8% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Not answered | 11.5% | 6.0% | 5.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Crescent was 89.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.1% higher than the East Finchley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Park Crescent has the 21st highest crime rate of 59 local areas in East Finchley and the 365th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Park Crescent, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,550,000 | 2023-06-09 | £1,503,177 |
| 8 Park Crescent, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2022-11-04 | £1,207,884 |
| 4 Park Crescent, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,180,000 | 2021-05-28 | £1,264,189 |
| 10 Park Crescent, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,202,000 | 2021-03-30 | £1,323,881 |
| 26 Park Crescent, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £959,000 | 2014-05-08 | £1,361,020 |
N3 2NJ 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 2NJ 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 | 113 |
| Self-Employed | 57 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Information and communication | 30 |
| Education | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 743 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,432 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 5,037 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 5,445 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 | 535 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC School Bow Lane , Finchley N12 0JP | 4out of 4 | 539 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Junior School 187 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 2out of 4 | 638 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Infant School Moss Hall Grove , Finchley N12 8PE | 4out of 4 | 638 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Primary School Queen's Road , Finchley N3 2AG | 3out of 4 | 688 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 | 1,126 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Douglass School Finchley Hamilton Road , East Finchley N2 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compton School Summers Lane , N12 0QG | 4out of 4 | 1,557 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Finchley East End Road , East Finchley N2 0SE | 3out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archer Academy Eagans Close , N2 8GA | 4out of 4 | 1,906 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 | 1,288 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 | 1,415 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 | 3,694 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 | 1,343 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Finchley and Acton Yochien School 6 Hendon Avenue , Finchley N3 1UE | - not rated | 1,559 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holmewood School 88 Woodside Park Road , N12 8SH | - not rated | 1,582 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School 25 Ravensdale Avenue , N12 9HP | - not rated | 1,751 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakbridge Special Education C/O Oak Lodge School , Heath View N2 0QY | - not rated | 1,911 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark @ Finchley Memorial Hospital Cafe | Granville Road | 357 yd | |
| Betty's Bike | Finchley Reform Synagogue, 101 Fallow Court Avenue, London | 424 yd | |
| Gokyuzu Restaurant | 1 Leisure Way, London | 501 yd | |
| Jordan Grill | 168 Long Lane, London | 503 yd | |
| Nando's | Great North Leisure Park, Chaplin Square, London | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finchley Bowling Club | Finchley Bowling Club, Etchingham Park Road, London | 255 yd | |
| Annie's Freehouse | 168 Ballards Lane, London | 502 yd | |
| David Lloyd Club | David Lloyd Leisure Centre, Leisure Way, London | 506 yd | |
| Albanian Association | Albanian Association, Summers Lane, London | 632 yd | |
| Finchley Rugby Club | Finchley Rugby Football Club, Summers Lane, London | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Limited | 67 Long Lane, London | 435 yd | |
| Saffron | 124 Ballards Lane, London | 554 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 128 Ballards Lane, London | 554 yd | |
| Falafel Bar | 3 Long Lane, London | 558 yd | |
| Bocatta House | 4 Long Lane, London | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Persia Supermarket | 183 Ballards Lane, London | 530 yd | |
| Gisha | 58 Ballards Lane, London | 760 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | 21 Ballards Lane, London | 806 yd | |
| Waitrose | 273 Ballards Lane, London | 820 yd | |
| Aldi Store | 350 Ballards Lane, London | 1,090 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park BALLARDS LANE | tennis courts | 238 yd |
| Park View Health Club 183-191 183-191 BALLARDS LANE | health and fitness suite | 518 yd |
| Tudor Primary School QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Glebelands Indoor Bowls Club SUMMERS LANE | indoor bowls | 630 yd |
| Finchley Lido Leisure Centre UNIT 4 UNIT 4 CHAPLIN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 637 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Finchley) LEISURE WAY | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 647 yd |
| Moss Hall Junior School NETHER STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 773 yd |
| Glebelands Open Space Summers Lane | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Finchley Rugby Club SUMMERS LANE | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Gorden Hall GORDON HALL GORDON HALL HUNTLY DRIVE | 806 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 | 88.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.