Area Report
Last updated 26 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Barnet: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away, Woodside Park Underground Station 0.1 miles off, putting roughly 29 km² within half an hour by public transport and recorded crime among the lowest in England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around N12 8SA.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
14Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 50 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 63 schools in total
- IMD education decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Northside Primary School (Good) — 0.2 mi
Is it safe?
18crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 18 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 10.4)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
32GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 31 GP, 1 hospital, 28 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: THE SPEEDWELL PRACTICE — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
Woodside Park Underground Station0.1 mi
Woodside Park Underground Station0.1 mi
36 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.06 mi
NestReach: ≈ 29 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
13green spaces
- IMD environment decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 21.1 ha total
- largest park 4.6 ha (0.27 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (500 m²) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
32shops & libraries
- 26 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Sainsburys, Tesco, Aldi, Waitrose…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys North Finchley — 0.3 mi
In Barnet, 75% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (91% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 86% got their first preference (96% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Barnet, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near N12 8SA.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in N12.
Average sold price by property type across the N12 district, 2021–2026.
About N12 8SA
N12 8SA scores 82/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and transport — with The Holmewood School within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, N12 8SA is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 15,935 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 2/10).
There are 63 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 46 rated Good. The nearest school is The Holmewood School, within a short walk.
There were 18 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 31 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 28 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is THE SPEEDWELL PRACTICE, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is FINCHLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, 0.9 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
