The Ridgeway is in London and in Barnet district. N3 2PN 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 The Ridgeway, London, N3 2PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N3 2PE, N3 2PP, N3 1LP, N3 2PA, N3 2PG, N3 1YJ, N3 1LJ, N3 1LZ, N3 2PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N3 2PN 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 | 51.1% | 50.4% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.6% | 0.7% | 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 2PN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.6% 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 | 31.2% | 26.5% | -4.7% | 37.9% | -11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 59.6% | 10.4% | 44.2% | 15.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8% | 7% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.2% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 50.3% | 56.5% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 29% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 10.1% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
In the area around N3 2PN this area, 9.8% 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 64.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.3% | 9.8% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 4.9% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 7.7% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 9.1% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.5% | 64.2% | 15.7% | 33.8% | 30.4% |
| Other | 11.3% | 2.1% | -9.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 5.1% | 5.8% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.1% |
| Indian | 19.7% | 19.9% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 16.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 6.2% | 3.8% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 57% | 55.5% | -1.5% | 81.4% | -25.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 3.7% | 1.2% | -2.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 7.2% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
In this area, 53.9% 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 | 56.2% | 53.9% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -29.3% |
| European Union | 10.7% | 10.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 8.4% | 7.8% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.6% | 23.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 17.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.7% | 54.2% | 0.5% | 83.2% | -29.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 27.8% | 23.9% | 9.8% | 18.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 5.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 7.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.9% | 4.6% | -24.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 6.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.5% | 37.2% | -10.7% |
| Christian | 22.8% | 46.2% | -23.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 14.4% | 1.7% | 12.7% |
| Jewish | 16.4% | 0.5% | 15.9% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Ridgeway was 86.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.8% higher than the Finchley Church End average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Ridgeway has the 26th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Finchley Church End and the 384th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2A The Ridgeway, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £352,500 | 2012-11-30 | £575,750 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| 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 | 607 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,707 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 5,098 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Hall Junior School 187 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 2out of 4 | 539 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Infant School Moss Hall Grove , Finchley N12 8PE | 4out of 4 | 539 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Primary School Squires Lane , Finchley N3 2AB | 4out of 4 | 844 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Dollis Park , Finchley N3 1BT | 4out of 4 | 906 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC School Bow Lane , Finchley N12 0JP | 4out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,190 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Douglass School Finchley Hamilton Road , East Finchley N2 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Finchley East End Road , East Finchley N2 0SE | 3out of 4 | 1,809 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compton School Summers Lane , N12 0QG | 4out of 4 | 1,984 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Finchley Catholic High School Woodside Lane , Finchley N12 8TA | 3out of 4 | 2,144 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 1,649 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 | 1,756 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 | 3,327 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 | 1,047 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Finchley and Acton Yochien School 6 Hendon Avenue , Finchley N3 1UE | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holmewood School 88 Woodside Park Road , N12 8SH | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School 25 Ravensdale Avenue , N12 9HP | - not rated | 1,901 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 | 2,139 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goda London | 144 Ballards Lane, London | 81 yd | |
| Olympus Fried Fish | 140 Ballards Lane, London | 91 yd | |
| Nawroz Lounge | 127 Ballards Lane, London | 124 yd | |
| Maman Cook | 143 Ballards Lane, London | 124 yd | |
| Juicy Plus | 129 Ballards Lane, London | 124 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie's Freehouse | 168 Ballards Lane, London | 27 yd | |
| Finchley Bowling Club | Finchley Bowling Club, Etchingham Park Road, London | 340 yd | |
| The Joiners / Chick Box / K Town / Locked And Loaded | Joiners Arms, 51 Ballards Lane, London | 402 yd | |
| Merkur Slots | 48 Ballards Lane, London | 521 yd | |
| Ahir Lorenzo's Bar Restaurant | 298 Nether Street, London | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron | 124 Ballards Lane, London | 91 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 128 Ballards Lane, London | 91 yd | |
| Kurk | 139 Ballards Lane, London | 124 yd | |
| Falafel Bar | 3 Long Lane, London | 133 yd | |
| Bocatta House | 4 Long Lane, London | 163 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Persia Supermarket | 183 Ballards Lane, London | 90 yd | |
| Gisha | 58 Ballards Lane, London | 375 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | 21 Ballards Lane, London | 402 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Winston House, 2 Dollis Park, London | 807 yd | |
| Waitrose | 273 Ballards Lane, London | 913 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park View Health Club 183-191 183-191 BALLARDS LANE | health and fitness suite | 81 yd |
| Victoria Park BALLARDS LANE | tennis courts | 245 yd |
| Gorden Hall GORDON HALL GORDON HALL HUNTLY DRIVE | 463 yd | |
| Moss Hall Junior School NETHER STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 583 yd |
| The Avenue Tennis Club TENNIS CLUB TENNIS CLUB THE AVENUE | tennis courts | 955 yd |
| Tudor Primary School QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 992 yd |
| Wilf Slack Memorial Ground East End Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,042 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Finchley) LEISURE WAY | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,072 yd |
| Glebelands Indoor Bowls Club SUMMERS LANE | indoor bowls | 1,083 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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.