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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 93 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
93
Deprivation level
4/10
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
30.36(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.23(-10%)
Vehicle crime
17.55(+87%)
Other theft
9.38(-18%)
Burglary
9.28(+70%)
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 109 recent sales, the median property price is £652,000 in Whetstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £114,000 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
Detached9£1,835,000
Flats51£507,000
Semi-Detached26£1,002,500
Terraced23£720,000

10 years median price trend in Whetstone

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

All postcodes in Whetstone

N200TN

Russell Road

N200TL

Simmons Way

N209JX

Harrison Close

N200YD

Friern Barnet Lane

N209HP

High Road

N200PH

North Mount

N200PA

Greenside Close

N200NG

Friern Barnet Lane

N128TR

Croft Mews

N200NH

Friern Barnet Lane

N200QU

Capel Close

N209HQ

Oakleigh Mews

N202ED

Whetstone

N200BJ

Oakleigh Crescent

N200BZ

Miles Way

N209JW

Applewood Close

N200TH

Simmons Way

N200NP

Friern Barnet Lane

N209AR

Oakleigh Park North

N209HA

Oakleigh Road North

N200HG

Ridgeview Road

N200FD

Mellish Close

N209FF

Oakleigh Road North

N209JH

Oakleigh Avenue

N200LH

High Road

N209BL

Acton Walk

N200HA

Hayward Road

N200EU

Lovegrove Way

N209AB

Oakleigh Gardens

N200HD

Totteridge Lane

N200XB

Manor Drive

N128RH

Church Path

N200LL

High Road

N200QZ

High Road

N209EZ

Oakleigh Road North

N209BE

Acton Walk

N209EB

Grange View Road

N200LA

Church Way

N200EJ

High Road

N200JU

Church Close

N200NN

Friern Barnet Lane

EN51DN

Netherlands Road

N202DA

Whetstone

N200FR

Dannatt Close

N209JT

Beech Avenue

N209DZ

Chandos Avenue

N209AA

Athenaeum Road

N200TW

Simmons Close

N200JH

Myddelton Park

N200FW

Thorneycroft Road

N200FJ

Sweets Way

N200HN

Naylor Road

N200QW

High Road

N200LP

Friern Barnet Lane

N209LH

Blakeney Close

N209JR

Oakleigh Park South

N200FQ

Foxley Mews

N200UG

Oakleigh Road North

N209FB

Oakleigh Road North

N200JN

Church Way

N200JE

Queens Avenue

N200BS

Oakleigh Crescent

N209BS

High Road

N209JA

Oakleigh Road North

N209LZ

Downland Close

N200JJ

Myddelton Park

N200NF

Friern Barnet Lane

N209AS

Oakleigh Park North

N208XQ

Whetstone

N200AD

Beresford Avenue

N209EF

Grange View Road

N202ET

Whetstone

N128RD

Woodside Lane

N200ET

Sweets Way

N209LD

St Margarets Avenue

N200NE

Friern Barnet Lane

N209LJ

St Margarets Avenue

N209FJ

Oakleigh Road North

N200UA

Oakleigh Road North

N209JD

Oakleigh Avenue

N200TS

Russell Road

N209EE

Chandos Avenue

N200XG

Friars Avenue

N200TD

Oakleigh Road North

N200FA

Ainsworth Close

N200RB

Whetstone

N209AW

Oakleigh Park North

N209EH

Temple Avenue

N209FD

Whetstone

N200EH

Baxendale

N200ND

Friern Barnet Lane

N200QE

High Road

N200LS

Friern Barnet Lane

N209JP

Oakleigh Park South

N200NL

Friern Barnet Lane

N202AU

Whetstone

N200HT

Myddelton Park

N200HU

Cameron Close

N209HS

High Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.