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N12 8BN

Gainsborough Road

Totteridge & Woodside

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Overview

Postcode N12 8BN is located in a major urban area, within the Totteridge & Woodside ward of Barnet in the London region, and forms part of the Woodside Park area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Woodside Park is £78,798 per year. The nearest station is Woodside Park located about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is River Side Walk.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
26.2%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Woodside Park has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,935 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Woodside Park has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 62.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.2%

Approximately 26.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Woodside Park is £78,798 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near N12 8BN.

Flood risk

No risk

Woodside Park near N12 8BN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Woodside Park located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N12 8BN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

4

Woodside Park

Northern

Walking directions to Woodside Park
0.6 mi

4

West Finchley

Northern

Walking directions to West Finchley
0.9 mi

4

Totteridge and Whetstone

Northern

Walking directions to Totteridge and Whetstone

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N12 8BN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miRiver Side WalkMediumWalking directions to River Side Walk

Area Profile

Population
248
Population density
9,841.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
30.27(+13%)
Violence and sexual offences
22.4(-28%)
Vehicle crime
12.71(+36%)
Other theft
7.87(-31%)
Burglary
4.24(-22%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
64
26.02%
British
63
25.61%
Indian
21
8.54%
Other Asian
19
7.72%
Other
17
6.91%
Total population: 246

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
110
52.88%
No qualifications
36
17.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
9.62%
Level 3 (A level)
13
6.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
5.77%
Total 16+ residents: 208

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
44
33.85%
Owns outright
32
24.62%
Social rents from council
21
16.15%
Owns with a mortgage
17
13.08%
Other social rented
13
10%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Totteridge & Woodside

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £882,000 in Totteridge & Woodside area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,500 up to £2,610,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Totteridge & Woodside in the last year.

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Totteridge & Woodside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached24£1,285,000£7,076
Flats49£440,000£6,648
Semi-Detached34£1,018,500£7,699
Terraced20£895,250£6,680

10 year median price trend in Totteridge & Woodside

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Totteridge & Woodside.

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N12 8BN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N12 8BN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Feb 2026Flat 5, Emerald Court, Woodside Park Road, London, N12 8XDFlatsLeasehold£442,000
24 Jan 2025Flat 1, Emerald Court, Woodside Park Road, London, N12 8XDFlatsLeasehold£524,000
17 Mar 2025Flat 3, Cholmeley Court, Woodside Park Road, London, N12 8RUFlatsLeasehold£462,500
27 Mar 2025Flat 45, Ashbourne Court, Ashbourne Close, London, N12 8SAFlatsLeasehold£310,000
30 Apr 2025Inverey, Holden Avenue, London, N12 8HXOtherFreehold£100,000

Schools

In the N12 8BN postcode area, located within Woodside Park, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N12 8BN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableThe London MechinaOther independent school

N/A

0.1 miPrimaryNorthside Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableThe Holmewood SchoolOther independent special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N12 8BN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N12 8BN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miQ Stores19 Lodge Lane, London, N12 8JGWalking directions to Q Stores
0.2 miNazar Food CentreHigh Road, Barnet, N12 8PXWalking directions to Nazar Food Centre
0.2 miCeline Food & WineHigh Road, Barnet, N12 8PTWalking directions to Celine Food & Wine
0.2 miNick Market809 High Road, London, N12 8JTWalking directions to Nick Market
0.2 miAfghan MarketPercy Road, Barnet, N12 8JYWalking directions to Afghan Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barnet district (2025-26).

Band A£1,357
Band B£1,583
Band C£1,809
Band D£2,036
Band E£2,488
Band F£2,940
Band G£3,393
Band H£4,071

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for N12 8BN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alison Jane Cornelius

Totteridge & Woodside - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Caroline Stock

Totteridge & Woodside - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Richard Alan Cornelius

Totteridge & Woodside - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Dan Tomlinson

Chipping Barnet - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBarnetE09000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyChipping BarnetE14001169
ParishBarnet, unparished areaE43000193
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Woodside ParkE02000035
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barnet 012BE01000277
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

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Frequently asked questions about N12 8BN

Is N12 8BN (Woodside Park) safe?

The area around N12 8BN records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England — it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near N12 8BN?

The median sale price around N12 8BN in Woodside Park is £882,000 (about £6,968 per square metre) based on 127 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N12 8BN?

There are 20 schools close to N12 8BN, including The London Mechina, Northside Primary School (Good) and The Holmewood School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N12 8BN?

The closest station to N12 8BN is Woodside Park in TfL zone 4, about 260 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around N12 8BN?

N12 8BN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,935 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.