Station Close is in London and in Barnet district. N3 2SE is located in the Finchley Church End 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 Station Close, London, N3 2SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N3 2SQ, N3 2SN, N3 2SH, N3 2SL, N3 2JJ, N3 2SA, N3 2JR, N3 2HG, N3 2HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N3 2SE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 53.7% | 6.3% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 52.6% | 46.3% | -6.3% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 2SE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% 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 | 54.8% | 49.8% | -5.0% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 35% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 5% | 9.6% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 57.9% | 53.7% | -4.2% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 32.5% | 3.4% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 9.5% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 50.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10% | 12.4% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 5.6% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 9% | 2.0% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 5% | 4.0% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 13.3% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.5% | 50.8% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 17.0% |
| Other | 17.4% | 4% | -13.4% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.7% 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 | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 5% | 1.5% | -3.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 10.2% | 13.6% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 10.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.9% | 7.4% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Black African | 6.4% | 1.8% | -4.6% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 59.8% | 62.7% | 2.9% | 81.4% | -18.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, just 49.6% 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 | 49.9% | 49.6% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -33.6% |
| European Union | 23.3% | 23.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 17.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.3% | 6.7% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 5.9% |
| Africa | 7.2% | 4.6% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.6% | 13.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.1% 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 | 49.3% | 49.2% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -34.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 28.1% | 23.1% | 9.8% | 18.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.4% | 10.5% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.9% | 7.1% | -6.8% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.5% | 5.1% | -15.4% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.1% | 76.7% | -13.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 6.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Romania | 6.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Other Europe | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 29.7% | 46.2% | -16.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 9.7% | 1.7% | 8.0% |
| Jewish | 7.7% | 0.5% | 7.2% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Close was 25.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.3% lower than the Finchley Church End average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Station Close has the 16th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Finchley Church End and the 129th lowest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Station Close, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,363 | 2022-07-20 | £1,223 |
| 2 Station Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2020-03-04 | £405,905 |
| 18 Station Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2019-09-13 | £337,514 |
| 18 Station Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2016-11-24 | £273,649 |
| 15 Station Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £314,000 | 2014-12-18 | £353,201 |
N3 2SE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 | 128 |
| Self-Employed | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 5,330 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pardes House Primary School Hendon Lane , N3 1SA | 3out of 4 | 529 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Akiva School 80 East End Road , N3 2SY | 3out of 4 | 537 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School East End Road , Finchley N3 2TD | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Primary School Squires Lane , Finchley N3 2AB | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Dollis Park , Finchley N3 1BT | 3out of 4 | 868 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 | 1,081 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Finchley East End Road , East Finchley N2 0SE | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Douglass School Finchley Hamilton Road , East Finchley N2 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Douglass School Finchley Hamilton Road , East Finchley N2 0SQ | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasmonean High School Holders Hill Road , Hendon NW4 1NA | - not rated | 1,845 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,178 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 2,178 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 2,178 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 3,894 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 | 2,310 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 | 2,870 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 | 2,870 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finches School Levy Building , 80 East End Road N3 2SY | - not rated | 486 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pardes House Primary School Hendon Lane , Finchley N3 1SA | - not rated | 529 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pardes House Grammar School Hendon Lane , Finchley N3 1SA | - not rated | 529 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Akiva School At Levy House 80 East End Road , The Sternberg Centre N3 2SY | - not rated | 537 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Finchley and Acton Yochien School 6 Hendon Avenue , Finchley N3 1UE | - not rated | 772 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab & Charcoal Grill | 9 Station Road, London | 222 yd | |
| Uncle Tony's Taverna | 1 Station Road, London | 222 yd | |
| Ta Va | 362 Regents Park Road, London | 301 yd | |
| Taro Japanese Restaurant | 356 Regents Park Road, London | 301 yd | |
| You Me Sushi | 6 Ballards Lane, London | 305 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merkur Slots | 48 Ballards Lane, London | 342 yd | |
| The King Of Prussia | 363 Regents Park Road, London | 353 yd | |
| Wilf Slack Sports Club | 19 East End Road, London | 383 yd | |
| Catcher In The Rye | 317 Regents Park Road, London | 417 yd | |
| The Joiners / Chick Box / K Town / Locked And Loaded | Joiners Arms, 51 Ballards Lane, London | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tintico Ltd | 2 Station Road, London | 256 yd | |
| Ciao Pizza | 338 Regents Park Road, London | 315 yd | |
| Panda Oriental | 340 Regents Park Road, London | 331 yd | |
| Falafel Feast Ltd | 377 Regents Park Road, London | 334 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Central House, 1 Ballards Lane, London | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Winston House, 2 Dollis Park, London | 397 yd | |
| Gisha | 58 Ballards Lane, London | 432 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | 21 Ballards Lane, London | 454 yd | |
| Corner Supermarket | 2 Hendon Lane, London | 467 yd | |
| Persia Supermarket | 183 Ballards Lane, London | 812 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Avenue Tennis Club TENNIS CLUB TENNIS CLUB THE AVENUE | tennis courts | 239 yd |
| Wilf Slack Memorial Ground East End Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 311 yd |
| Avenue House AVENUE HOUSE AVENUE HOUSE EAST END ROAD | 494 yd | |
| Finchley Cricket Club 33-45 33-45 East End Road | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Middlesex Indoor Cricket School 47-49 47-49 EAST END ROAD | 676 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Finchley) 47-49 47-49 EAST END ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 681 yd |
| Park View Health Club 183-191 183-191 BALLARDS LANE | health and fitness suite | 808 yd |
| Victoria Park BALLARDS LANE | tennis courts | 841 yd |
| Poolside Manor LYNDHURST GARDENS | swimming pool | 933 yd |
| Finchley Manor Tennis Squash And Health Club Lyndhurst Gardens | health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 947 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 | 112.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 283.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 283.1 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.