Postcode report
N12 2DA Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Barnet
About N12 2DA: area rating, property, schools and local change
N12 2DA is a postcode in Totteridge & Woodside, Barnet, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near N12 2DA, then scores the surrounding small area 55/100 - top 49% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around N12 2DA are schools and education and health, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for N12 2DA is based on Barnet 012 Census 2021. It covers 8,532 residents, 6,573 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 51% owner-occupied, 39% privately rented, 10% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
Families checking schools near N12 2DA can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near N12 2DA by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around N12 2DA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 92 HMO licences, 26 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about N12 2DA
Is N12 2DA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 55/100 (top 49% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near N12 2DA?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near N12 2DA?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near N12 2DA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for N12 2DA?
LocaleIQ matched N12 2DA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
Is there much building or roadworks around N12 2DA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 92 HMO licences, 26 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.