Long Lane is in London and in Barnet district. N3 2RE 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 Long Lane, London, N3 2RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N3 2RL, N3 2RD, N3 2RG, N3 2ET, N3 2RA, N3 2RN, N3 2QY, N3 2RR, N3 2ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N3 2RE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 48.7% | 49.2% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 51.3% | 50.8% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.5% | 37.7% | -6.8% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 47.4% | 6.4% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 5.1% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6.5% | 0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.7% | 50.8% | 6.1% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 33.8% | -3.7% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 11.2% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 46.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17% | 20.8% | 3.8% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 6.1% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 9.4% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 11.3% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.2% | 46.2% | 10.0% | 33.8% | 12.4% |
| Other | 10.9% | 3.3% | -7.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.6% 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 | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 25.1% | 28.8% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 25.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 5.8% | 1.9% | -3.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 53.1% | 44.6% | -8.5% | 81.4% | -36.8% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 4% | 7.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
In this area, just 48.5% 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 | 50.5% | 48.5% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -34.7% |
| European Union | 12.7% | 15.8% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 9.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 12.7% | 8.5% | -4.2% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.8% | 17.3% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 11.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 33.1% 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 | 49.1% | 48.5% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -34.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 33.1% | 27.3% | 9.8% | 23.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 10.4% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.7% | 2.7% | -6.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 28% | 5.4% | -22.6% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.7% | 76.7% | -9.0% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 11% | 1.5% | 9.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.2% | 37.2% | -18.0% |
| Christian | 32.2% | 46.2% | -14.0% |
| Hindu | 26.8% | 1.7% | 25.1% |
| Jewish | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 10% | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Long Lane was 68.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.2% lower than the East Finchley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Long Lane has the 28th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in East Finchley and the 506th highest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199 Long Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2026-01-21 | £313,244 |
| First Floor Flat 195 Long Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-11-11 | £285,440 |
| 199 Long Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2021-03-26 | £9,520 |
| Ground Floor Flat 195 Long Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-08-03 | £346,120 |
| 199 Long Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £316,000 | 2018-05-25 | £300,824 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 1,509 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 5,251 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 | 3out of 4 | 241 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Primary School Queen's Road , Finchley N3 2AG | - not rated | 279 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC School Bow Lane , Finchley N12 0JP | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School East End Road , Finchley N3 2TD | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Akiva School 80 East End Road , N3 2SY | 3out of 4 | 800 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 | 602 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Douglass School Finchley Hamilton Road , East Finchley N2 0SQ | - not rated | 602 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Finchley East End Road , East Finchley N2 0SE | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Finchley East End Road , East Finchley N2 0SE | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Archer Academy Eagans Close , N2 8GA | 4out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial College London Mathematics School C/O Woodhouse College , Woodhouse Road N12 9EY | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 4,663 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate College High Street , Southgate N14 6BS | - not rated | 5,417 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,914 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 | 3,569 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | - not rated | 3,569 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akiva School At Levy House 80 East End Road , The Sternberg Centre N3 2SY | - not rated | 800 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Finches School Levy Building , 80 East End Road N3 2SY | - not rated | 820 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School Heath View , East Finchley N2 0QY | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School Heath View , East Finchley N2 0QY | 4out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pardes House Primary School Hendon Lane , Finchley N3 1SA | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Other independent 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 | 121 yd | |
| Jordan Grill | 168 Long Lane, London | 310 yd | |
| Pentland Brands Ltd | Lakeside House, Squires Lane, London | 432 yd | |
| Tafil Grill | 332 High Road, London | 583 yd | |
| The Strudel Cafe | 80 East End Road, London | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilf Slack Sports Club | 19 East End Road, London | 886 yd | |
| Finchley Bowling Club | Finchley Bowling Club, Etchingham Park Road, London | 924 yd | |
| The Windsor Castle | Windsor Castle, The Walks, London | 943 yd | |
| David Lloyd Club | David Lloyd Leisure Centre, Leisure Way, London | 964 yd | |
| Annie's Freehouse | 168 Ballards Lane, London | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mermaid Fish Bar | 174 Long Lane, London | 91 yd | |
| Costa Limited | 67 Long Lane, London | 407 yd | |
| Saffron Juice | 425 High Road, London | 594 yd | |
| FEAST With Us | 80 East End Road, London | 800 yd | |
| Imperial Spices | 470 Long Lane, London | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gisha | 58 Ballards Lane, London | 939 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | 21 Ballards Lane, London | 991 yd | |
| Persia Supermarket | 183 Ballards Lane, London | 1,027 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tudor Primary School QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 312 yd |
| Tarling Road Community Centre Fallows Close | 455 yd | |
| Bishop Douglass School HAMILTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 596 yd |
| Finchley Cricket Club 33-45 33-45 East End Road | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Pure Gym (Finchley) 47-49 47-49 EAST END ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 646 yd |
| Middlesex Indoor Cricket School 47-49 47-49 EAST END ROAD | 652 yd | |
| The Avenue Tennis Club TENNIS CLUB TENNIS CLUB THE AVENUE | tennis courts | 739 yd |
| Chandos Lawn Tennis Club EAST END ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 767 yd |
| Victoria Park BALLARDS LANE | tennis courts | 816 yd |
| Wilf Slack Memorial Ground East End Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 818 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 | 81.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.3% |
| 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 | 76.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.