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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 107 recent sales, the median property price is £652,000 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
Detached11£1,596,000
Flats52£495,000
Semi-Detached24£935,000
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

N202AU

Whetstone

N209LN

High Road

N200AW

Whetstone

N200HX

Myddelton Park

N200QT

Green Road

N200TD

Oakleigh Road North

N209AG

Oxford Gardens

N200AB

Russell Lane

N209LB

Downland Close

N200JL

Myddelton Park

N209AS

Oakleigh Park North

N209AW

Oakleigh Park North

N209NH

Oakleigh Park North

N200JG

Myddelton Park

N200JJ

Myddelton Park

N209DZ

Chandos Avenue

N209JX

Harrison Close

N200LU

Rasper Road

N209ED

Chandos Avenue

N209LD

St Margarets Avenue

N200BS

Oakleigh Crescent

N200BT

Oakleigh Crescent

N200JX

St James Avenue

N200LE

Domville Close

N200NT

Sweets Way

N200UB

Pollard Road

N209HQ

Oakleigh Mews

N200FE

Tulett Avenue

N200HN

Naylor Road

N200JE

Queens Avenue

N200LF

Darcy Close

N200NL

Friern Barnet Lane

N200UU

Raleigh Drive

N202AY

Whetstone

N209ET

Oakleigh Road North

N209JB

Shrublands Close

N200FD

Mellish Close

N200JH

Myddelton Park

N200NE

Friern Barnet Lane

N200PS

High Road

N200PU

Whetstone

N209AE

Athenaeum Road

N209BS

High Road

N200JP

Church Crescent

N200LP

Friern Barnet Lane

N200LX

Rasper Road

N200PA

Greenside Close

N209AR

Oakleigh Park North

N200JU

Church Close

N200LG

Attfield Close

N200TP

Russell Road

N200YN

Whetstone

N209AU

Oakleigh Park North

N200NF

Friern Barnet Lane

N209BP

Greenoak Close

N209EE

Chandos Avenue

N209EH

Temple Avenue

N200EW

High Road

N200JN

Church Way

N200QU

Capel Close

N200TX

Oakleigh Road North

N209HP

High Road

N209JU

Oakleigh Park South

N200SU

Kendal Close

N200UZ

Raleigh Drive

N202BX

Whetstone

N209FD

Whetstone

N200AA

Russell Lane

N200HJ

Ridgeview Road

N200JZ

Church Way

N202ET

Whetstone

N209BB

Oakleigh Park North

N209QP

Totteridge Lane

N128TR

Croft Mews

N200EZ

Birley Road

N200HE

Naylor Road

N200HS

Myddelton Park

N200UD

Pollard Road

N200BJ

Oakleigh Crescent

N128RD

Woodside Lane

N200EJ

High Road

N200EU

Lovegrove Way

N200HT

Myddelton Park

N200QB

High Road

N200TQ

Russell Road

N209DB

Langton Avenue

N209EW

Oakleigh Road North

N209HR

High Road

N209LG

Manus Way

N200DA

Miles Way

N200LS

Friern Barnet Lane

N200TW

Simmons Close

N200YD

Friern Barnet Lane

N209DX

Chandos Avenue

N209FB

Oakleigh Road North

N200EH

Baxendale

N200JW

Tudor Grove

N200PJ

South Mount

N200TS

Russell Road

N209FH

Oakleigh Road North

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.