Duchy Road is in Barnet and in Enfield district. EN4 0HU is located in the Cockfosters electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Enfield, Southgate. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Duchy Road, Barnet, EN4 0HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN4 0HN, EN4 0HX, EN4 0JA, EN4 0HS, EN4 0AQ, EN4 0HT, EN4 0HR, EN4 0HP, EN4 0ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EN4 0HU has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 49% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 50.9% | 51% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of EN4 0HU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.3% | 21.6% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.7% | 68.9% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 24.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -6.8% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 6.2% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.5% | 60.8% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 12.4% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 31.5% | 2.6% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 6.5% | -6.3% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 51.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.2% | 13.4% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 7.5% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 11.1% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 10.5% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 41% | 51.5% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 17.7% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.3% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 6.9% | 8.5% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 81.6% | 62% | -19.6% | 81.4% | -19.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 73.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 73.9% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -9.3% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 8.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 6.8% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.5% | 73.4% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 22.8% | 22.3% | 9.8% | 13.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.5% | 1.5% | -19.0% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 76.7% | 13.9% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.4% | 37.2% | -23.8% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Jewish | 6.8% | 0.5% | 6.3% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Duchy Road was 31.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.6% lower than the Cockfosters average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Duchy Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Cockfosters and the 138th lowest crime rate of 836 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Duchy Road, Barnet, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,186,000 | 2023-01-27 | £2,199,116 |
| 17 Duchy Road, Barnet, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2018-08-03 | £1,531,382 |
| 11 Duchy Road, Barnet, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £960,000 | 2015-10-09 | £1,262,431 |
| 13 Duchy Road, Barnet, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £767,000 | 2010-04-09 | £1,527,925 |
| 17 Duchy Road, Barnet, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £815,000 | 2006-08-23 | £1,854,955 |
EN4 0HU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
EN4 0HU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Self-Employed | 63 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Other | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Real estate activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 2,662 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 3,167 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 5,221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadley Wood Primary School Courtleigh Avenue , Hadley Wood EN4 0HT | 4out of 4 | 260 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monken Hadley CofE Primary School Camlet Way , Monken Hadley EN4 0NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,847 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Primary and Nursery School Baring Road , New Barnet EN4 9BU | 3out of 4 | 1,891 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromer Road Primary School Cromer Road , New Barnet EN5 5HT | 3out of 4 | 2,247 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trent CofE Primary School Church Way , Off Chalk Lane EN4 9JH | 4out of 4 | 2,759 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JCoSS Castlewood Road , EN4 9GE | 3out of 4 | 1,904 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School High Street , EN5 5RR | 3out of 4 | 3,085 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Pioneer Academy Westcombe Drive , EN5 2BE | - not rated | 3,422 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Barnet School Chestnut Grove , East Barnet EN4 8PU | 3out of 4 | 3,511 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate School Sussex Way , Cockfosters EN4 0BL | 4out of 4 | 3,640 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnet and Southgate College Wood Street , EN5 4AZ | - not rated | 3,199 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount House School Camlet Way , Hadley EN4 0NJ | - not rated | 1,723 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Preparatory and Senior School , The Ridgeway EN6 5QT | - not rated | 1,881 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elysium Healthcare Potters Bar Clinic School Barnet Road , Potters Bar EN6 2SE | - not rated | 1,984 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyonsdown School 3 Richmond Road , New Barnet EN5 1SA | - not rated | 3,065 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlesex University Bramley Road , Trent Park N14 4YZ | - not rated | 3,094 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panini's | 22 Crescent West, BARNET | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hadley Wood Golf Club | Beech Hill, BARNET | 520 yd | |
| Hadley Wood Lawn Tennis Club | Hadley Wood Tennis Club, Hadley Wood Open Space | 587 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| VHR @ Hadley Wood Healthcare | 28 Crescent West, Enfield | 726 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hadley Wood Tennis Club CRESCENT EAST | tennis courts | 527 yd |
| Hadley Wood Golf Club BEECH HILL | golf | 659 yd |
| Hadley Wood Green Sports Club BARTRAMS LANE | grass pitches | 742 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 12.5% |
| Median download speed | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 47.61 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 47.61 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10.32 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.