N3 1BB is a sought-after residential area on Priory Close, 0.5km from Church End in Barnet. Administratively it sits within Finchley Church End ward and the Finchley and Golders Green constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for N3 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00000990 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRIORY CLOSE, N3 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIORY CLOSE, N3 1BB.
274
50
£ 60,800 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N3 1BB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
N3 1BB is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N3 1BB. The average age is 50.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
N3 1BB has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Pardes House Primary School
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Akiva School
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Chalgrove Primary School
Hasmonean High School for Boys
Millbrook Park Primary School
Manorside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Impact Store0.4 km
- Parkway Patisserie0.3 km
- Bittacy Hill Food & Wine0.8 km
- Eva's Raw Cakes0.9 km
- Farsi Meat Centre0.9 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- The Tube Cafe0.4 km
- VyNam0.4 km
- Guru Tandoori0.9 km
- NSUN0.9 km
- Proper Pizza0.8 km
- + 38 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Basilico0.8 km
- Bocatta House0.9 km
- KFC0.8 km
- Mero's0.8 km
- Falafel Feast Ltd0.4 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Catcher In The Rye0.2 km
- Ahir Lorenzo's Bar Restaurant0.4 km
- The King Of Prussia0.3 km
- Finchley Manor Lawn Tennis, Squash And Health Club0.4 km
- Merkur Slots0.6 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge London Finchley Hotel0.3 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Corner Supermarket0.2 km
- Gisha0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Tesco Superstore0.7 km
- Thornfield Supermarket0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hendon3.5 km
- Mill Hill Broadway3.8 km
- New Southgate4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Finchley Central Underground Station0.5 km
- Finchley Central Underground Station0.5 km
- Finchley Central Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: N31BB · Data under Open Government Licence