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About

Whetstone is a residential ward located in the London Borough of Barnet, centred along the High Road. The area is characterised by a mix of suburban housing, local shopping parades, and several green spaces, including the open grounds of Totteridge Valley nearby. Its transport links are provided primarily by the Northern line at Totteridge and Whetstone station, facilitating commutes into central London.

The local economy is supported by a range of independent retailers and eateries lining the main road. A notable local landmark is the historic Whetstone Stray, a large area of common land often used for recreation. The ward maintains a quiet, community-focused atmosphere distinct from the busier commercial centres elsewhere in the borough.

Area overview

On average Whetstone has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whetstone is £82,810 per year. There are 7 schools in Whetstone: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Whetstone is home to around 10,771 people, with a population density of about 4,513.2 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Whetstone Population
10,771
Population density
4,513.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.62(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.12(-13%)
Vehicle crime
18.1(+86%)
Other theft
11.23(-4%)
Burglary
9.19(+66%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,532
42.08%
Other White
1,810
16.81%
Indian
998
9.27%
Other
795
7.38%
Other Asian
595
5.52%
Total population: 10,770

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,677
53.32%
No qualifications
1,174
13.39%
Level 3 (A level)
1,087
12.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
818
9.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
496
5.65%
Total 16+ residents: 8,771

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,456
33.98%
Owns outright
1,307
30.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
943
22.01%
Social rents from council
233
5.44%
Other social rented
148
3.45%
Total households: 4,285

Property prices in Whetstone

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £645,000 in Whetstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,500 up to £2,675,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whetstone in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whetstone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£1,698,000
Flats56£482,500
Semi-Detached25£900,000
Terraced20£765,100

10 years median price trend in Whetstone

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whetstone.

All postcodes in Whetstone

N209BA

The Firs

N200RD

Golfside Close

N200LZ

Rasper Road

N209FG

Oakleigh Road North

N200FN

Toye Avenue

N200HB

Birley Road

N200NB

Sherwood Street

N200TA

Oakleigh Road North

N200TB

Oakleigh Road North

N208BG

Whetstone

N200FA

Ainsworth Close

N200JA

Orchard Avenue

N202BE

Whetstone

N209DT

Athenaeum Road

N200FF

Tulett Avenue

N200HD

Totteridge Lane

N200JB

Queens Avenue

N200LA

Church Way

N200PL

Swan Lane

N200TL

Simmons Way

N209BD

Cadbury Close

N209BW

High Road

N209EZ

Oakleigh Road North

N209JN

Oakleigh Park South

N209JS

Oakleigh Park South

N200YH

High Road

N202DA

Whetstone

N209HD

The Hollies

N200DD

Barfield Avenue

N200NQ

Sweets Way

N200QX

High Road

N200TH

Simmons Way

N209BE

Acton Walk

N209EU

Whetstone Close

N209JD

Oakleigh Avenue

N200PT

High Road

N200TR

Russell Gardens

N209AH

Athenaeum Road

N209AT

Oakleigh Park North

N209JJ

Oakleigh Avenue

N200FG

Toye Avenue

N200UJ

Loring Road

N200QD

High Road

N200PP

Swan Lane

EN51DN

Netherlands Road

N200HA

Hayward Road

N209AN

Oakleigh Park North

N209BN

Well Grove

N209QJ

Totteridge Lane

N209EJ

Temple Avenue

N200JR

Church Crescent

N209AX

Oakleigh Park North

N200PW

Swan Lane

N128RH

Church Path

N200BH

Quayle Crescent

N200BL

Oakleigh Crescent

N200EG

Baxendale

N200ER

Quayle Crescent

N200XE

Friars Avenue

N209EB

Grange View Road

N200BZ

Miles Way

N200ET

Sweets Way

N200FS

High Road

N209WX

Whetstone

N200NJ

Friern Barnet Lane

N209FE

Diarmid Road

N209JA

Oakleigh Road North

N209LH

Blakeney Close

N200UG

Oakleigh Road North

N200UL

Oakleigh Road North

EN51BX

Netherlands Road

N200LL

High Road

N200ND

Friern Barnet Lane

N209LL

St Margarets Avenue

N200QR

High Road

N200TZ

Oakleigh Road North

N200XB

Manor Drive

N200YP

Whetstone

N209EX

Oakleigh Road North

N200DU

Manor Drive

N200FQ

Foxley Mews

N200LB

Friern Barnet Lane

N208XD

Whetstone

N209JP

Oakleigh Park South

N209JR

Oakleigh Park South

N200BX

Barfield Avenue

N200DX

Manor Drive

N200FB

Mcready Road

N200HU

Cameron Close

N200PH

North Mount

N200QW

High Road

N200TE

Oakleigh Road North

N200TN

Russell Road

N209EN

Oakleigh Road North

N209FF

Oakleigh Road North

N209HH

High Road

N200DB

Barfield Avenue

N200DY

Quayle Crescent

N200EX

Totteridge Lane

N200UE

Pollard Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.