Whetstone is a place in the London Borough of Barnet, bearing the postcode N20. It is to the east of Totteridge, and these areas are known together as Totteridge and Whetstone.
This combined area was at the outset of the 21st century found to be the 63rd-richest of the more than 9,000 wards of the United Kingdom. The High Road, the main road in the area, is the A1000 and part of the traditional Great North Road from London to Edinburgh.
Until the late 19th century its tiny developed area was one of two main settlements in the ancient parish of Friern Barnet, the other being Colney Hatch.
From Grade II Listed cottages to mansions and country estates that sit on large private plots that are secluded and private, the variety of imposing property in Totteridge boasts them all.
Nestled in this leafy green area of North London the vast greenbelt conservation area has a surfeit of different style properties, making the area popular with VIP's, celebrities and high profile businessmen / businesswomen.
Totteridge Village and surrounding Totteridge Common and Totteridge Green are possibly the most affluent area in Greater London. A number of luxury new build developments sit on Totteridge Lane and Athenaeum Road.
The closest Tube Station is Totteridge and Whetstone Station which is on the Northern line.
Transport links in the area are plentiful, thanks to the relatively close proximity of the M25, as well as a trusty bus service and a railway station, providing regular transport links to nearby areas as well as to central London.
The main road in Whetstone is the A1000, a prominent part of London’s Great North Road. The Road runs from London to Edinburgh, historically providing a route of transport from England to Scotland.
Schools in the Whetstone area include St John’s C of E Primary School, Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, and Queenswell Junior School.
For older children, The Totteridge Academy is one of the area’s largest secondary schools, catering to children aged 11-18 thanks to its sixth form.
The independent Dwight School is located on the southern side of Whetstone and comprises a lower preparatory school and an upper school.
Restaurants in the area are varied in cuisine and include authentic Italian eateries, vibrant Indian takeaways and traditional Japanese-style Sushi houses.
Gastro-pubs are also popular, such as The Orange Tree in leafy Totteridge Village, serving high quality yet hearty, home-cooked food. Independent coffee shops and cafes are abundant along the town’s high street, offering high-quality, locally-sourced food and drinks. Shops in Whetstone are plentiful and include jewellers and designer clothes stores.
The high street has everything you would expect from a bustling London suburb, including hairdressers & beauty salons, banks, small supermarkets, estate agents and florists.
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