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N20 0BS

Oakleigh Crescent

Whetstone

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Detailed insights for N20 0BS

Overview

Postcode N20 0BS is located in a major urban area, within the Whetstone ward of Barnet in the London region, and forms part of the Whetstone East area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Whetstone East is £77,782 per year. The nearest station is Totteridge and Whetstone located about 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Bethune Nature Reserve.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Whetstone East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,822 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Whetstone East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 38.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Whetstone East is £77,782 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 301 ft away from N20 0BS.

Flood risk

No risk

Whetstone East near N20 0BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Totteridge and Whetstone located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N20 0BS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

4

Totteridge and Whetstone

Northern

Walking directions to Totteridge and Whetstone
0.8 mi

4

Oakleigh Park

Great Northern

Walking directions to Oakleigh Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N20 0BS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBethune Nature ReserveMediumWalking directions to Bethune Nature Reserve

Area Profile

Population
354
Population density
7,814.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.12(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.48(-54%)
Vehicle crime
6.24(-33%)
Other theft
3.64(-68%)
Public order
2.6(-62%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
152
43.18%
Other White
77
21.88%
Other
31
8.81%
Indian
26
7.39%
Other Asian
21
5.97%
Total population: 352

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
129
43%
Level 3 (A level)
48
16%
No qualifications
45
15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
9.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
7.67%
Total 16+ residents: 300

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
47
35.61%
Owns with a mortgage
47
35.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
23.48%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.55%
Social rents from council
1
0.76%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Whetstone

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £697,500 in Whetstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £114,000 up to £2,650,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whetstone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached7£2,000,000£7,591
Flats43£400,000£6,452
Semi-Detached38£938,750£6,911
Terraced20£750,100£6,709

10 year median price trend in Whetstone

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N20 0BS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N20 0BS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Aug 202544A, Oakleigh Crescent, London, N20 0BSFlatsLeasehold£337,500
02 Jun 202536, Oakleigh Crescent, London, N20 0BSSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,035,000
17 Mar 202516, Oakleigh Crescent, London, N20 0BSSemi-DetachedLeasehold£430,000
01 Sept 202517A, Oakleigh Crescent, London, N20 0BLFlatsLeasehold£369,950
18 Feb 202635A, Oakleigh Crescent, London, N20 0BTFlatsLeasehold£347,000

Schools

In the N20 0BS postcode area, located within Whetstone East, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N20 0BS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableOakleigh School & Acorn Assessment CentreCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryQueenswell Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N20 0BS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N20 0BS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express248 Oakleigh Road North, London, N20 0BUWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 N20 0BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ezra Cohen

Whetstone - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Stephen Lewis

Whetstone - 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
WardWhetstoneE05013650
ParishBarnet, unparished areaE43000193
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Whetstone EastE02000034
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barnet 011AE01000265
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N20 0BS

Is N20 0BS (Whetstone East) safe?

The area around N20 0BS records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England — it scores 2 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near N20 0BS?

The median sale price around N20 0BS in Whetstone East is £697,500 (about £6,724 per square metre) based on 108 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N20 0BS?

There are 20 schools close to N20 0BS, including Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre (Outstanding), Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School (Good) and Queenswell Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N20 0BS?

The closest station to N20 0BS is Totteridge and Whetstone in TfL zone 4, about 1,306 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around N20 0BS?

N20 0BS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,822 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.