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London (N12)
The N12 postcode area is located in the London postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 1249 individual postcodes.
There are 2 electoral wards in the N12 postcode area, including London which come under the local authority of the Barnet Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 37% of people in N12 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of N12 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
N12 is a postcode district of the London post town that falls within the London Borough of Barnet. Located in the outer suburbs of North London, it stretches from East Finchley to Friern Barnet, along with parts of Arnos Grove and Totteridge.
The origin of the N12 code dates back to 1866 when a postal district was set up for North Finchley, which is now part of N12. N was chosen as it was the letter allocated to North London postcodes. In 1917, neighbouring postcodes such as East Finchley and Friern Barnet were added to N12.
N12 is known for its green spaces, including Muswell Hill Golf Course, Friern Barnet Park and Friary Park. There are also some notable landmarks, such as North London Collegiate School, the Camden Arts Centre and the Jacksons Lane art venue.
N12 is home to a thriving community, made up of a diverse range of businesses, family-run stores and national chain retailers. Finchley High Road and Woodside Park are hubs for local and independent restaurants, cafes and bars. New shops and businesses also line East Finchley High Road.
The area is served by two Underground stations, East Finchley station on the Northern Line and Woodside Park station on the Piccadilly Line. N12 is also home to a number of bus routes, which provide easy access to and from the area.
N12 is also renowned for its excellent academic results, with a number of highly-regarded secondary schools and colleges in the area. These include East Finchley Primary School, North London Collegiate School, Friern Barnet School and East Finchley Nursery School.
Demographics
Greater London
N12 is located in the county of Greater London, in England.
Greater London has a total population of 8,778,500, making it the 1st largest county in the UK.
Greater London has a total area of 606 square miles, and a population density of 5594 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | N12 |
| Postal Town | London |
| MSOA Name | Barnet 019 |
| LSOA Name | Barnet 019E |
| County | Greater London |
| Region | Greater London |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Barnet |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
N12 Electoral Wards
The postal region of N12, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.
Chris H
Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 37% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.