Postcode report
N20 9DB Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About N20 9DB: area rating, property, schools and local change
N20 9DB is a postcode in Whetstone, Barnet, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near N20 9DB, then scores the surrounding small area 73/100 - top 12% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around N20 9DB are health and housing, while property market signals 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 N20 9DB is based on Barnet 008 Census 2021. It covers 8,333 residents, 4,297 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 66% owner-occupied, 25% privately rented, 6% 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 10/10.
For property prices near N20 9DB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the N20 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £695k from 38 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near N20 9DB can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 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 N20 9DB by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around N20 9DB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 29 HMO licences, 16 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 N20 9DB
Is N20 9DB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 73/100 (top 12% 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 N20 9DB?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near N20 9DB?
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 N20 9DB?
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 N20 9DB?
LocaleIQ matched N20 9DB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in N20 9DB?
The latest median sold price is £695k based on 38 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around N20 9DB?
LocaleIQ currently shows 29 HMO licences, 16 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.