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N20 0LS

Friern Barnet Lane

Whetstone

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Detailed insights for N20 0LS

Overview

Postcode N20 0LS is located in a major urban area, within the Whetstone ward of Barnet in the London region, and forms part of the Woodside Park area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 53.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woodside Park is £78,798 per year. The nearest station is Totteridge and Whetstone, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Whetstone Stray.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
26.4%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Woodside Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,467 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Woodside Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 53.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.4%

Approximately 26.4% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 231 ft away from N20 0LS.

Flood risk

No risk

Woodside Park near N20 0LS 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N20 0LS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

4

Totteridge and Whetstone

Northern

Walking directions to Totteridge and Whetstone
0.8 mi

4

Woodside Park

Northern

Walking directions to Woodside Park
0.8 mi

4

Oakleigh Park

Great Northern

Walking directions to Oakleigh Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N20 0LS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWhetstone StrayLargeWalking directions to Whetstone Stray
0.2 miSwan Lane Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to Swan Lane Open Space

Area Profile

Population
332
Population density
13,606.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
45.4(+69%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.26(-25%)
Vehicle crime
10.52(+12%)
Public order
5.54(-18%)
Other theft
4.43(-61%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
124
37.13%
Other White
55
16.47%
Other Asian
29
8.68%
Other
26
7.78%
Indian
22
6.59%
Total population: 334

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
132
48.18%
No qualifications
40
14.6%
Level 3 (A level)
40
14.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
8.76%
Total 16+ residents: 274

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
49
30.82%
Social rents from council
40
25.16%
Owns with a mortgage
30
18.87%
Owns outright
28
17.61%
Other forms of private rent
8
5.03%
Total households: 159

Property prices in Whetstone

Median price£692,500
Price per sq ft£626
Sales (last 12 months)106
Typical range (middle 50%)£453K – £929K

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £692,500 (about £626 per square foot) in Whetstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £114,000 up to £2,650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whetstone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£2,000,000£705
Semi-Detached38£938,750£642
Terraced18£742,600£636
Flats43£400,000£599

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whetstone

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whetstone.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,150,000£360,000£970,000£480,000
2017£1,390,000£490,500£922,500£538,750
2018£975,000£425,000£711,250£685,000
2019£1,207,500£387,500£725,000£642,000
2020£1,245,000£467,500£835,000£655,000
2021£1,063,722£400,000£837,500£700,000
2022£1,792,500£509,500£875,000£840,000
2023£1,600,000£485,000£891,000£715,000
2024£1,300,000£475,000£843,000£746,500
2025£1,692,500£500,000£1,040,000£730,000
2026£2,375,000£400,000£822,500£755,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whetstone.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whetstone.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£646£566£554£526
2017£549£607£556£551
2018£568£673£564£580
2019£573£615£587£566
2020£568£664£539£565
2021£586£593£579£612
2022£680£727£649£633
2023£672£692£631£635
2024£709£640£604£653
2025£707£647£647£686
2026£518£591£592£716
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whetstone.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N20 0LS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Feb 2025290, Friern Barnet Lane, London, N20 0LSTerracedFreehold£505,000
02 Feb 2026Flat 10, Mortimer Court, 308, Friern Barnet Lane, London, N20 0LBFlatsLeasehold£257,000
02 Feb 2026Flat 10, Mortimer Court, 308, Friern Barnet Lane, London, N20 0LBFlatsLeasehold£257,000
11 Jul 2025289, Friern Barnet Lane, London, N20 0LPSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,070,000
30 Sept 2025Flat 4, Rivia House, 1136, High Road, London, N20 0RAFlatsLeasehold£259,000

Schools

In the N20 0LS postcode area, located within Woodside Park, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N20 0LS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryAlma PrimaryFree schools

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt John's CofE Primary and Nursery SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryQueenswell Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N20 0LS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N20 0LS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAsda ExpressBarnet, N20 0FXWalking directions to Asda Express
0.3 miNature's Nest38 Totteridge Lane, London, N20 9QJWalking directions to Nature's Nest
0.3 miWaitrose1305 High Road, London, N20 9HXWalking directions to Waitrose
0.5 miAriana Express Food & Wine1377 High Road, London, N20 9LNWalking directions to Ariana Express Food & Wine

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 0LS, 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)Woodside ParkE02000035
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barnet 012DE01000284
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N20 0LS

Is N20 0LS (Woodside Park) safe?

The area around N20 0LS records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 N20 0LS?

The median sale price around N20 0LS in Woodside Park is £692,500 (about £626 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N20 0LS?

There are 19 schools close to N20 0LS, including Alma Primary (Good), St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School (Good) and Queenswell Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N20 0LS?

The closest station to N20 0LS is Totteridge and Whetstone in TfL zone 4, about 547 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around N20 0LS?

N20 0LS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,467 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N20 0LS (Woodside Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chipping Barnet covering N20 0LS is Dan Tomlinson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ezra Cohen (Labour Party) and Stephen Lewis (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.