Beechwood Avenue is in London and in Barnet district. N3 3BB 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 Beechwood Avenue, London, N3 3BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N3 3BE, N3 3BA, NW11 6BX, N3 3BG, N3 3AY, N3 3DH, N3 3BH, N3 3RA, NW11 6BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N3 3BB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.4% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.6% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 3BB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59% 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 | 36% | 31.3% | -4.7% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 59% | 4.9% | 44.2% | 14.8% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (91.7%) 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 | 51.4% | 62.7% | 11.3% | 48.4% | 14.3% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 29% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 10% | 6.3% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 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 55.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.7% | 14% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 3.7% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 8.4% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 11.4% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.4% | 55.2% | 14.8% | 33.8% | 21.4% |
| Other | 13% | 3.7% | -9.3% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.9% 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% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 6.2% | 9.1% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 8.7% | 5.8% | -2.9% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 57.8% | 57.9% | 0.1% | 81.4% | -23.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Other | 9.5% | 9.6% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 8.0% |
In this area, 56.6% 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 | 57.6% | 56.6% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -26.6% |
| European Union | 9.8% | 11.9% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 8.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.1% | 18.4% | -2.7% | 5.6% | 12.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.1% | 56.3% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -26.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 29.2% | 23.5% | 9.8% | 19.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 7.2% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 27% | 2.1% | -24.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.3% | 37.2% | -26.9% |
| Christian | 23% | 46.2% | -23.2% |
| Hindu | 5.4% | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Jewish | 38.2% | 0.5% | 37.7% |
| Muslim | 10.9% | 6.5% | 4.4% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 10.9% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beechwood Avenue was 79.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.7% lower than the Finchley Church End average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Beechwood Avenue has the 31st highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Finchley Church End and the 426th highest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Beechwood Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,449,200 | 2021-01-06 | £1,555,320 |
| 51 Beechwood Avenue, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2020-11-23 | £1,607,018 |
| 61 Beechwood Avenue, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £171,664 | 2020-03-31 | £169,949 |
| 57 Beechwood Avenue, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,220,000 | 2015-10-19 | £1,449,442 |
| 39 Beechwood Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,235,000 | 2010-06-14 | £2,266,986 |
N3 3BB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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 3BB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in N3 3BB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Self-Employed | 61 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,457 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookland Junior School Hill Top , Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 6EJ | 3out of 4 | 407 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookland Infant and Nursery School Hill Top , Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 6EJ | 3out of 4 | 407 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School East End Road , Finchley N3 2TD | 3out of 4 | 610 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Akiva School 80 East End Road , N3 2SY | 3out of 4 | 623 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garden Suburb Junior School Childs Way , NW11 6XU | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 482 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Finchley East End Road , East Finchley N2 0SE | - not rated | 482 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Douglass School Finchley Hamilton Road , East Finchley N2 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Douglass School Finchley Hamilton Road , East Finchley N2 0SQ | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Henrietta Barnett School Central Square , Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 7BN | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 3,122 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 3,122 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 3,122 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon College Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA | - not rated | 3,926 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR | 3out of 4 | 2,453 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 | 2,453 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 3,265 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 623 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Finches School Levy Building , 80 East End Road N3 2SY | - not rated | 639 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pardes House Primary School Hendon Lane , Finchley N3 1SA | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pardes House Grammar School Hendon Lane , Finchley N3 1SA | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Finchley and Acton Yochien School 6 Hendon Avenue , Finchley N3 1UE | - not rated | 1,126 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavash | Monkville Parade, Finchley Road, London | 604 yd | |
| The Salt Beef Bar | Monkville Parade, Finchley Road, London | 604 yd | |
| Atariya Foods Golders Green Shop | Monkville Parade, Finchley Road, London | 604 yd | |
| The Strudel Cafe | 80 East End Road, London | 625 yd | |
| 93ºC Coffee | 213 Regents Park Road, London | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilf Slack Sports Club | 19 East End Road, London | 704 yd | |
| Catcher In The Rye | 317 Regents Park Road, London | 1,082 yd | |
| The Temple Fortune Club | 122 Bridge Lane, London | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FEAST With Us | 80 East End Road, London | 625 yd | |
| Lavia | 225 Regents Park Road, London | 637 yd | |
| Soko Burger | 246 Regents Park Road, London | 752 yd | |
| Inky's Stables Cafe | Avenue House, 17 East End Road, London | 753 yd | |
| Ramen | The Market Place, Falloden Way, London | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 820 Finchley Road, London | 1,047 yd | |
| Waitrose | Temple Fortune Parade, Finchley Road, London | 1,068 yd | |
| The Coop | The Market Place, Falloden Way, London | 1,080 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brookland Junior School BROOKLAND JUNIOR SCHOOL BROOKLAND JUNIOR SCHOOL HILL TOP | grass pitches, swimming pool | 386 yd |
| Christs College Finchley EAST END ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 491 yd |
| Avenue House AVENUE HOUSE AVENUE HOUSE EAST END ROAD | 725 yd | |
| Middlesex Indoor Cricket School 47-49 47-49 EAST END ROAD | 740 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Finchley) 47-49 47-49 EAST END ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 747 yd |
| Finchley Cricket Club 33-45 33-45 East End Road | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Wilf Slack Memorial Ground East End Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 780 yd |
| Garden Suburb Junior School Childs Way | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Chandos Lawn Tennis Club EAST END ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 843 yd |
| The Avenue Tennis Club TENNIS CLUB TENNIS CLUB THE AVENUE | tennis courts | 869 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 | 52.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.