N2 8NE is a safe, established residential area on The Grange, 0.3km from Red Lion Hill Estate in Barnet. Administratively it sits within East Finchley ward and the Finchley and Golders Green constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, N2 8NE is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 60% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barnet.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £388k.
Census 2021 statistics for N2 8NE are sourced from Output Area E00000887 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE GRANGE, N2 8NE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GRANGE, N2 8NE.
274
39
£ 66,300 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 52% of tenure in N2 8NE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N2 8NE. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 352,500
4 sales · Mean £ 355,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
N2 8NE has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Martin Primary School
Bishop Douglass School Finchley
Tudor Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
The Archer Academy
Manorside Primary School
Oak Lodge School
Our Lady of Lourdes RC School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Sunshine Supermarket0.6 km
- Chorak Bakery & Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Spark0.6 km
- East Finchley Food & Wine0.3 km
- Long Lane Supermarket0.3 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Gokyuzu Restaurant1.0 km
- Yasar Halim0.9 km
- Meena's0.8 km
- Table Du Marche0.9 km
- Going Greek0.9 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Budgens1.0 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Costa Limited0.9 km
- KFC0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Imperial Spices0.3 km
- Mermaid Fish Bar0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Maddens Bar0.9 km
- East Finchley Constitutional Club0.5 km
- Gertie Brownes0.9 km
- The Windsor Castle0.3 km
- The Five Bells0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Southgate2.9 km
- Alexandra Palace3.7 km
- Bowes Park3.9 km
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Postcode Profile: N28NE · Data under Open Government Licence