Whetstone · Barnet · Finchley and Golders Green constituency · 51.62703, -0.16811

N20 0JD— Whetstone, Barnet

Location and area intelligence for N20 0JD, Whetstone, Barnet

The family fortress

 

Schools 100%Safety 79/100Transport 23/100~3% yield · indicativeOnly 1 sales — thin data

Best for: Families, Owner-occupiers

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Car-dependent area — limited public transport

Liveability
61
Safety
79
Schools
60
Transport
23
Environment
68
Investment
31

The bottom line

N20 0JD offers exceptional schools (100% Good/Outstanding), low crime and fast broadband — strong value for Families and Owner-occupiers who can accept its trade-offs.

The catch: 60 min to victoria — above average for this zone.

Less suited to Car-free commuters.

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Location

N20 0JD

Area Profile & Benchmarks

Area identity and London comparisons

Area Identity

Suburban
MediumOwner occupiers / families
Buyer fit: ExcellentInvestment outlook: NeutralRisk: Low

London Benchmarks

vs London income+3.6% vs London avg
vs London crime-40.0% vs London avg

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How N20 0JD has changed

Schools

18 Apr

Nearest schools and Ofsted ratings

60

Education score

Good for families
★ Top school within 1km
—

Primary

Queenswell Junior School

Not yet inspected · 2 min walk

—

Secondary

Finchley Catholic High School

Not yet inspected · 13 min walk

P8: +0.97A8: 63.3

100% of local schools rated Good or Outstanding · based on 11 schools within 1.5km

Top 10% — exceptional provision

Childcare

Childcare

Brookhill Nursery School

Not inspected · 25 min walk

6 primaries · 0 secondaries · 0 childcare — within 1km

Safety

13 Jul

Crime rates and local incidents

Low crime

39.0 incidents per 1,000 residents

Better than 72% of London
↑ Rising 211.1%

from a low base — still below London average

-37% vs borough

Crime by type

Violence & sexual offences25%
Vehicle crime21%
Anti-social behaviour18%
Other18%
Burglary13%
Drug offences5%
Theft0%
Robbery0%

Stop & search

1.4

per 1,000 residents

→ Stable

trend

Road safety

100

Road safety score

0

Accidents (5yr)

Fire risk

LOW

Risk band

0

Incidents (1yr)

0

Incidents (5yr)

Nearest station: Barnet Fire Station · 2.6km

Crime is 40% below London average

Property

2 Jul

Prices, sales volume and market trends

Insufficient sales data

Only 1 sale recorded in the last 24 months — too few for a reliable median price. Price figures have been withheld to avoid misleading comparisons.

N20 district median

£623,500

Based on 62 sales from postcodes with sufficient data

Price history

Sales (24 months)1
New build0.0%
Price per m²£7,645/m²
Price per ft²£710/ft²
Avg floor area96.7 m²

EPC breakdown

D
2%
E
1%

Based on 3 properties · Confidence: low

Street mix

Terraced 100%

LHA rates — Outer North London

Shared room£595/mo
1 bedroom£1150/mo
2 bedrooms£1400/mo
3 bedrooms£1695/mo
4 bedrooms£2200/mo

Current mortgage rates

2-year fixed4.58%
5-year fixed4.32%
SVR7.25%

Bank of England (monthly average)

Affordability

Low

Market activity

100d

Days to sell

Energy & construction

Solar yield848 kWh/kWp/yr
Heat pump suitableYes
EPC upgrade costMedium
Rebuild cost estimate£241,750
Rebuild cost per m²£2,500/m²

BCIS London average 2024. Excludes land value. Use for building insurance sum insured guidance only.

Construction era1900-1929
WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
RoofPitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Heating fuelmains gas (not community)
GlazingFully double glazed
Council tax band Band GAnnual charge £3,163
Price growth potentialModerate

Market History

Price trajectory, velocity and distribution

Price Trajectory

1996–2025 · CAGR

+6.2%

Total change

+478%

Market Activity

Price Velocity & Acceleration

Current Velocity

-0.3%

per year

Acceleration

-103.76

change in velocity

Market State

Downturn

Velocity (%)Acceleration

Price Distribution

P25: £350k–£400k · P75: £700k+ · 6 sales

Property Type Mix

Total: 6 sales

Terraced100%

By decade

1990s

2000s

2010s

2020s

Market Cycle

BullCooling bullRisingSteadyRecoveryCorrectionBear

Market Eras

EraPeriodStart priceEnd priceChangeAvg sales/yr
Late-1990s boom1996–1996£128k£128k+0%1
Post-dot-com plateau2004–2004£340k£340k+0%1
Pre-crash peak2005–2006£345k£365k+5.8%1
Brexit uncertainty2018–2018£743k£743k+0%1
Current market2025–2025£740k£740k+0%1

Buyer vs Seller Score

Composite market conditions index 0–100

75out of 100SellerBuyer

Market condition

Strong Buyer's Market

Favours buyers

Higher score = better conditions for buyers

Score breakdown

Price Velocity75
Trend Position75

Transport

1 Jul

Public transport accessibility and links

PTAL 2

Poor

1a
1b
2
3
4
5
6a
6b
Bottom 25% — limited connections
Totteridge & Whetstone Underground StationNorthern line
10.3 min walk
Oakleigh Park→ Moorgate· 4 tph
29 min

Nearby stations

Totteridge & Whetstone Underground StationNorthern
11 min walk
Oakleigh ParkNational Rail
15 min walk
Woodside Park Underground StationNorthern
20 min walk
West Finchley Underground StationNorthern
30 min walk
Arnos Grove Underground StationPiccadilly
34 min walk
No bus stops within 400m

13

Walkability score

29

Footpaths (500m)

0

Santander docks (800m)

Central London commute times

London Bridge68 min ↑
Victoria ★60 min
Waterloo64 min ↑
Canary Wharf72 min ↑
City65 min ↑

▎ marker = outer-London average per hub. ↓ green = below average. ↑ orange = above average. ≈ grey = at average. · Source: TfL Journey Planner (sampled)

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Parking & EV

Car parks, spaces and charging points

29

Car parks (800m)

1

EV chargers (800m)

Nearest car park173m
Santander docks (800m)0
Nearest cycle dock6.1 km

Nearby car parks

🅿️
Waitrose & Partners· no
697m

Connectivity

Broadband and mobile coverage

100%

Full fibre

100%

Gigabit

100%

5G outdoor

100%

4G outdoor

Mobile operators

EEO2VodafoneThree
Avg download speed500 Mbps
Median download450 Mbps
Superfast coverage100%
All operators 5G78%

Broadband providers

BTSkyTalkTalkVodafoneVirgin Media

Environment

2 Jul

Flood risk, air quality and noise

Flood riskLOW
Low
Minimal flood risk
Surface waterNONE
No assessed surface water flood risk
Air qualityLOW
NO₂: 25.0 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 9.0 µg/m³
Better than 83% of London
NoiseLOW
none
Quieter than 70% of London
Radon riskLOW
0.5% of local properties affected
ULEZ zone · £12.50/dayCCZ: 11.2 km away✗ Not Green Belt✗ Not AONB40% green spaceTree canopy: 70%
More green space than 92% of London

Nearest SSSI: Hampstead Heath Woods SSSI — 6.5 km

Energy

Solar: 848 kWh/kWp/yrHeat pump: SuitableEPC upgrade: Medium

Ground stability

Geology: DIAMICTON

Subsidence risk: Low

Shrink-swell: Low

Landslide records (2km): None recorded

Insurance risk

Elevated

Cost band

Low

Flood risk

Medium

Subsidence risk

0.5%

Flood claim prob.

Climate

Local weather conditions and energy potential

1,510 hrs/yr

Sunshine

615 mm/yr

Rainfall

22.4°C

Summer avg

2.8°C

Winter avg

Solar yield848.1 kWh/kWp/yr
Heat pump suitableYes
EPC upgrade costMedium

Source: Met Office UK Climate Averages 1991-2020

Health

GP, dental and hospital access

ST ANDREWS MEDICAL PRACTICE.

50 OAKLEIGH ROAD NORTH, WHETSTONE, N20 9EX

6 min walk

54%

Recommend GP

54%

Overall GP experience

2

GPs within 1km

3

Dentists within 1km

5

Care homes (1km)

Nearest hospitalSpringdene Nursing Home · 824 m
Nearest A&EWHITTINGTON HEALTH NHS TRUST · 7.0 km
A&E 4hr targetNHS target: 95% · London avg: ~68%74.4%

Amenities

Shops, restaurants, parks and more

112

Parks (1km)

2

Restaurants (800m)

1

Cafes (800m)

0

Pubs (400m)

0

Pharmacies (800m)

1

Gyms (1km)

19

Sports (1km)

0

Convenience

No pubs within 400m — nearest: Three Horseshoes (455 m)

Nearest supermarketNazar Food Centre · 1.3 km
10 tennis courts7 swimming pools1 sports halls

Nightlife (500m)

0

Nightclubs

0

Late-night venues

E
941 licensed premises in borough130 late-night refreshment licencesHome Office 2023/24

0

Libraries (1km)

0

Cinemas (2km)

679m

Post office

Nearby shops

Asda Express521 m

Nearby cafes

Oak Cafe545 m
Popular Cafe587 m
Ems Coffee753 m
The Redwood Cafe768 m

Nearby restaurants

Good Fortune Club449 m
B-B-Q Grill556 m
La Lluna575 m
El Vaquero577 m

Nearby pubs

Three Horseshoes455 m
The Griffin563 m
The York Arms749 m
The Cavalier771 m

Nearby gyms

Oakleigh Park Lawn Tennis and Squash Club218 m
Fit Club617 m

Nearby pharmacies

Boots630 m

Nearby health

Springdene Nursing Home824 m
Food hygiene (5-star)43% of 28

Business

Local businesses registered here

Active businesses
1
New (last 12 months)
0
Dissolved (last 12 months)
0
Industry diversity
1
3yr survival rate
100.0%
Right-to-buy sales (5yr)
188

High street

E

High street health

Registered businesses

MACSTAR CONSULTING LTD

Investment

Investment grade, yield and market outlook

31

Investment score

Weak

Score reflects rental yield, demand & liquidity — not capital appreciation. See Price growth potential below.

Low gross yield (3.0%) makes this better for owner-occupiers than buy-to-let investors. Capital growth outlook is moderate.

Avg monthly rent
£1,550London avg: £1,950/mo
Gross yield
3.0% (low)London avg: 3.8%Below average yield — bottom 63%
Gentrification score20/100
Right-to-buy sales (5yr)Above average for outer London — neighbourhood in transition188
Sales last 12 months1

Rental market

Medium

Demand

Medium

Void risk

Mixed owner / renter

Tenant profile

+10.7%

Rent growth (1yr)

Market liquidity

Low

Market activity

100d

Est. days to sell

8/100

Velocity score

Future outlook

50.6

Price growth score

C
Low

Development pressure

Low

New supply risk

Low-deprivation area

Infrastructure pipeline

Infrastructure score0/100
Bakerloo Extension route15,339m
Crossrail 2 route8,315m

Demographics

16 Jun

Population, deprivation and income

Decile 10/10

Least deprived

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Less deprived than 90% of London

Rank: 32,599 nationally

1,436

Est. population

4,986/km²

59%

Employed

53%

Degree educated

£43,500

Median income

1.8%

Claimant rate

SuburbanMedium densityOwner occupiers / families

63

Community stability

Age profile

23%
15%
18%
22%
22%
Under 1823%
18–3415%
35–4918%
50–6422%
65+22%

Tenure

46%
43%
Own outright46%
Own (mortgage)43%
Private rent10%
Social rent0%

Ethnicity

50%
19%
17%
White British50%
White Other19%
Asian17%
Black2%
Mixed5%
Other8%

Employment & lifestyle

Managerial / professional52%
Routine / semi-routine6%
No car household9%
Unemployed3%
No qualifications10%

Housing tenure (Census 2021)

Private rent10%
Social rent0%

vs. London

Income vs London+3.6%

Planning

Conservation areas and development

Conservation area
No
Article 4 area
Yes
Listed buildings (800m)
3
Live planning apps (800m)
2
Development activity
low
Residential apps (800m)
1
Commercial apps (800m)
1
Major developments (800m)
0
Planning apps (12 months)
9
Planning apps (3 years)
8
Local approval rate
89%
Borough approval rate
66%
Opportunity area
No
CIL rate (residential)
£135/m²
Coal mining risk area
No
Japanese knotweed sites (400m)
0

Housing pipeline (800m)

Homes approved
0
Under construction
0
Completed (3yr)
136
Largest scheme
115 homes · 70-84, Oakleigh Road North, N20 9EZ
Pipeline pressure
NONE

Named schemes (500m)

70-84, Oakleigh Road North, N20 9EZ115 homes
completed
FORMER MINISTRY OF DEFENCE SITE, FORMER MINISTRY OF DEFENCE SITE, SWEETS WAY, N2057 homes
completed
Friern Court, Friern Barnet Lane, Friern Barnet, N20 0NJ11 homes
completed
4, 4, Oakleigh Park South, N20 9JU9 homes
completed
2, 2, Oakleigh Park North,, London,, N20 9AR2 homes
completed

Politics

Local councillors and MP

Ward majority
Labour
Ward majority vote
17.2%
Ward turnout
46%
Election year
2026
MP
Sarah Sackman (Labour)
MP majority
2,914
Constituency
Chipping Barnet

Councillors

Ezra CohenLabour
Stephen LewisConservative

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Key facts for N20 0JD

Full postcodeN20 0JD
Postcode districtN20
BoroughLondon Borough of Barnet
WardWhetstone
Latitude51.627032
Longitude-0.168112
Parliamentary constituencyFinchley and Golders Green
CountryEngland
RegionGreater London

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