Overview of EN4 8AQ

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Sycamore Close is in Barnet and in Barnet district. EN4 8AQ is located in the East Barnet electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chipping Barnet. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.

StreetScan combines information about Sycamore Close, Barnet, EN4 8AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: EN4 8DQ, EN4 8AE, EN4 8BX, EN4 8AF, EN4 8UL, EN5 1AA, EN4 8AH, EN4 8DG, EN5 1LH.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EN4 8AQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51.3%51.3%0.0% 51.0% 0.3%
Male48.7%48.7%0.0% 49.0% -0.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around EN4 8AQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single38.8%48%9.2% 37.9% 10.1%
Married: Opposite sex42.1%37.9%-4.2% 44.2% -6.3%
Married: Same sex0.4%0%-0.4% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated5.1%3.2%-1.9% 2.2% 1.0%
Divorced10.6%9.2%-1.4% 9.1% 0.1%
Widowed2.9%1.7%-1.2% 6.1% -4.4%

Health

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 (87.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health58%60%2.0% 48.4% 11.6%
Good health28.2%27.9%-0.3% 33.6% -5.7%
Fair health8.3%7.7%-0.6% 12.7% -5.0%
Bad health4.1%2.8%-1.3% 4.0% -1.2%
Very bad health1.3%1.7%0.4% 1.2% 0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 43.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications17.6%13.9%-3.7% 18.2% -4.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 13.6%6.7%-6.9% 9.6% -2.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels13.2%11.4%-1.8% 13.4% -2.0%
Apprenticeship1.8%6.9%5.1% 5.3% 1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels7.3%13.1%5.8% 16.9% -3.8%
Degree or Similar39.9%43.8%3.9% 33.8% 10.0%
Other6.6%4.2%-2.4% 2.8% 1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.3%0%-0.3% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese1%1.8%0.8% 0.7% 1.1%
Indian3.6%2.9%-0.7% 3.1% -0.2%
Pakistani1%0.2%-0.8% 2.7% -2.5%
Other Asian5.4%6.9%1.5% 1.6% 5.3%
Black African3.9%3.8%-0.1% 2.5% 1.3%
Black Caribbean1.6%2.4%0.8% 1.0% 1.4%
Other Black1.6%1.6%0.0% 0.5% 1.1%
Mixed White and Asian0.8%2%1.2% 0.8% 1.2%
Mixed White and African2.3%1.8%-0.5% 0.4% 1.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean3.4%2.9%-0.5% 0.9% 2.0%
Mixed Other2.3%3.1%0.8% 0.8% 2.3%
White69.7%58%-11.7% 81.4% -23.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%0.4%0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Roma0%1.6%1.6% 0.2% 1.4%
Arab0.5%0.4%-0.1% 0.6% -0.2%
Other2.6%10.1%7.5% 1.6% 8.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 55.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom77.7%55.4%-22.3% 83.2% -27.8%
European Union5.7%17.5%11.8% 6.1% 11.4%
Rest of Europe2.8%7.5%4.7% 0.8% 6.7%
Africa6.2%4.6%-1.6% 2.7% 1.9%
Middle East and Asia5.7%10.2%4.5% 5.6% 4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.3%4.9%3.6% 1.3% 3.6%
Oceania0.5%0%-0.5% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK75.9%55.7%-20.2% 83.2% -27.5%
10+ Years0.8%21.1%20.3% 9.8% 11.3%
5-10 Years2.6%8.1%5.5% 2.9% 5.2%
2-5 Years8%8.4%0.4% 2.2% 6.2%
Less than 2 years12.7%6.8%-5.9% 1.9% 4.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom62.5% 76.7% -14.2%
Ireland0.9% 0.6% 0.3%
France0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Germany0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Italy4.2% 0.6% 3.6%
Portugal1.3% 0.5% 0.8%
Spain1.7% 0.4% 1.3%
Lithuania0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Poland0.9% 1.3% -0.4%
Romania3.3% 0.9% 2.4%
Other EU countries7.7% 1.5% 6.2%
Turkey1.1% 0.1% 1.0%
Other Europe1.3% 0.2% 1.1%
Central and Western Africa0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
South and Eastern Africa0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Middle East0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Southern Asia0.4% 1.2% -0.8%
South-East Asia1.8% 0.2% 1.6%
Central and South America2% 0.2% 1.8%
No passport held7.7% 13.5% -5.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion31.3% 37.2% -5.9%
Christian46% 46.2% -0.2%
Buddhist1.3% 0.5% 0.8%
Hindu0.9% 1.7% -0.8%
Jewish1.7% 0.5% 1.2%
Muslim7.5% 6.5% 1.0%
Other religion1.3% 0.6% 0.7%
Not answered10.1% 6.0% 4.1%

Safety

Is Sycamore Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sycamore Close was 41.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.0% lower than the East Barnet average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Sycamore Close has the 21st lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in East Barnet and the 307th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.1%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£58,000
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in EN4 8AQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Sycamore Close are based on 25 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Barnet.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Sycamore Close, Barnet, EN4 8AQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for EN4 8AQ

Average Price
£504,864
Semi-Detached
£591,056
Terraced
£485,711
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sycamore Close

Average Price
£488,467
Semi-Detached
£550,412
Terraced
£468,905
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sycamore CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
10 Sycamore Close, Barnet, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£527,5002022-10-20 £489,487
2 Sycamore Close, Barnet, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£515,0002021-02-16 £549,215
4 Sycamore Close, Barnet, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£475,0002017-08-01 £536,659
13 Sycamore Close, Barnet, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£420,0002017-01-23 £467,773
10 Sycamore Close, Barnet, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£410,0002016-02-19 £472,883
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EN4 8AQ

Employment

EN4 8AQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee132
Self-Employed76
Part-Time Employee43
Looking after home or family33
Other23
Retired22
Unemployed22
Student (economically inactive)19
Long-Term Sick or disabled17
Full-Time Student (with or without job)16

Employment Industry

Education29
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles28
Construction18
Human health and social work activities17
Professional, scientific and technical activities17
Information and communication13
Administrative and support service activities12
Accommodation and food service activities11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security10
Financial and insurance activities10
Real estate activities7
Transport and storage5
Manufacturing3
Other2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Brookhill Nursery School
Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD
4out of 4 498 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
St Margaret's Nursery School
Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT
4out of 4 718 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Hampden Way Nursery School
Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ
4out of 4 2,584 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Moss Hall Nursery School
189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR
4out of 4 4,146 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Barnet
Littlegrove , East Barnet EN4 8SR
4out of 4 745 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Danegrove Primary School
Windsor Drive , East Barnet EN4 8UD
3out of 4 899 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Church Hill School
Burlington Rise , East Barnet EN4 8NN
3out of 4 1,302 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Cromer Road Primary School
Cromer Road , New Barnet EN5 5HT
3out of 4 1,338 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Grasvenor Avenue Infant School
Grasvenor Avenue , EN5 2BY
3out of 4 1,378 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
East Barnet School
Chestnut Grove , East Barnet EN4 8PU
3out of 4 1,200 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
JCoSS
Castlewood Road , EN4 9GE
3out of 4 1,451 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Ark Pioneer Academy
Westcombe Drive , EN5 2BE
- not rated 1,631 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School
High Street , EN5 5RR
3out of 4 2,221 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Southgate School
Sussex Way , Cockfosters EN4 0BL
4out of 4 2,299 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Barnet and Southgate College
Wood Street , EN5 4AZ
- not rated 2,520 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodhouse College
Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY
- not rated 3,872 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wren Academy Finchley
Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB
4out of 4 3,733 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lyonsdown School
3 Richmond Road , New Barnet EN5 1SA
- not rated 813 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Pavilion Study Centre
58b Chandos Avenue , Whetstone N20 9DX
3out of 4 1,100 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oak Hill School
Church Hill Road , East Barnet EN4 8XE
- not rated 1,514 yd Academy special converter No Mixed More About School
Oaktree School
Chase Side , Southgate N14 4HN
3out of 4 1,864 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Salcombe Preparatory School
224-226 Chase Side , Southgate N14 4PL
- not rated 2,415 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Choc & Dough250 East Barnet Road, Barnet329 yd
Source Of Life258 East Barnet Road, Barnet367 yd
Bean Cafe & Bistro251 East Barnet Road, Barnet372 yd
Pinch Of Salt249 East Barnet Road, Barnet372 yd
Sweet N Delish266 East Barnet Road, Barnet388 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Prince Of WalesPrince Of Wales, 2 Church Hill Road, Barnet479 yd
Bodens99 East Barnet Road, Barnet661 yd
Lord KitchenerLord Kitchener, 49 East Barnet Road, Barnet861 yd
East Barnet Valley United Services Club23 East Barnet Road, Barnet861 yd
St Peter's Social Club63 Somerset Road, Barnet890 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Pizza Monster252 East Barnet Road, Barnet311 yd
Li's233 East Barnet Road, Barnet372 yd
Anuraag251 East Barnet Road, Barnet372 yd
Tops Fish Bar261 East Barnet Road, Barnet450 yd
Sukaria28 Church Hill Road, Barnet479 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco Express186 East Barnet Road, Barnet411 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd30 Brookhill Road, Barnet448 yd
Sainsbury's66 East Barnet Road, Barnet811 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods1430 High Road, London1,059 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Danegrove School
WINDSOR DRIVE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches779 yd
La Fitness (New Barnet) (Closed)
East Barnet Road
health and fitness suite, swimming pool818 yd
Pure Gym (New Barnet)
EAST BARNET ROAD
health and fitness suite915 yd
Wellgrove School (Closed)
Well Grove
grass pitches1,008 yd
East Barnet School
CHESTNUT GROVE
artificial grass pitch1,065 yd
East Barnet School (Chestnut Grove) (Closed)
Chestnut Grove
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches1,082 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed65.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed87 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed14.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed15.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.