Shurland Avenue is in Barnet and in Barnet district. EN4 8DA is located in the East Barnet electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chipping Barnet. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shurland Avenue, Barnet, EN4 8DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN4 8DB, EN4 8JF, EN4 8DR, EN4 8DP, EN4 8JG, EN5 1DN, EN5 1DR, EN4 8DE, EN5 1BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EN4 8DA is primarily male, with 58% of the population 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 | 51.4% | 42% | -9.4% | 51.0% | -9.0% |
| Male | 48.6% | 58% | 9.4% | 49.0% | 9.0% |
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 8DA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 82.8% 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 | 24% | 10.7% | -13.3% | 37.9% | -27.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.4% | 82.8% | 22.4% | 44.2% | 38.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 1.6% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -7.5% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 3.6% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (93%) 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 | 49.3% | 78.2% | 28.9% | 48.4% | 29.8% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 14.8% | -20.7% | 33.6% | -18.8% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 7% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 47.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.7% | 12.6% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 15.8% | 5.3% | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 8.4% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4.5% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 6.8% | -4.0% | 16.9% | -10.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.8% | 47.4% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 13.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.3% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 5.5% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 84% | 67.3% | -16.7% | 81.4% | -14.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 19.2% | 18.0% | 1.6% | 17.6% |
In this area, 54.7% 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 | 86.2% | 54.7% | -31.5% | 83.2% | -28.5% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 33.7% | 32.0% | 0.8% | 32.9% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.8% | 54.5% | -29.3% | 83.2% | -28.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 24.6% | 23.2% | 9.8% | 14.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 5.1% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 11.9% | 10.5% | 2.2% | 9.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.1% | 3.9% | -9.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Other EU countries | 7.4% | 1.5% | 5.9% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.3% | 37.2% | -26.9% |
| Christian | 74.4% | 46.2% | 28.2% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 4.9% | 0.5% | 4.4% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 0.6% | 6.0% | -5.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shurland Avenue was 58.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.0% lower than the East Barnet average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Shurland Avenue has the 16th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in East Barnet and the 484th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Shurland Avenue, Barnet, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £377,000 | 2020-02-25 | £434,470 |
| 5 Shurland Avenue, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2016-05-18 | £530,246 |
| 5 Shurland Avenue, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2011-04-28 | £483,979 |
| 3 Shurland Avenue, Barnet, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2000-10-27 | £482,209 |
EN4 8DA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 24% 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 8DA 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 | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 73 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 719 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,219 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 3,775 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 552 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill School Burlington Rise , East Barnet EN4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Danegrove Primary School Windsor Drive , East Barnet EN4 8UD | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School 2 Oakleigh Park South , Whetstone N20 9JU | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE Primary School N20 116 Oakleigh Road North , Whetstone N20 9EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,295 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Barnet School Chestnut Grove , East Barnet EN4 8PU | 3out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| JCoSS Castlewood Road , EN4 9GE | 3out of 4 | 1,899 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Pioneer Academy Westcombe Drive , EN5 2BE | - not rated | 1,930 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School North London Business Park , N11 1NP | 3out of 4 | 2,114 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finchley Catholic High School Woodside Lane , Finchley N12 8TA | 3out of 4 | 2,249 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 2,886 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 3,422 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 3,281 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavilion Study Centre 58b Chandos Avenue , Whetstone N20 9DX | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill School Church Hill Road , East Barnet EN4 8XE | - not rated | 1,107 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyonsdown School 3 Richmond Road , New Barnet EN5 1SA | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaktree School Chase Side , Southgate N14 4HN | 3out of 4 | 1,751 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre Oakleigh Road North , Whetstone N20 0DH | 4out of 4 | 1,947 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champs Chicken Bar | 22 Church Hill Road, Barnet | 411 yd | |
| Sur Turkish Kitchen Mediterranean | 1 Church Hill Road, Barnet | 447 yd | |
| Tuk Tuk Far East Kitchen | 35 Church Hill Road, Barnet | 447 yd | |
| Tuk Tuk Far East Kitchen | 35 Church Hill Road, Barnet | 447 yd | |
| Cafe No41 | 41 Church Hill Road, Barnet | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales, 2 Church Hill Road, Barnet | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buono Woodfire Pizza & Pasta | Temple Parade, Netherlands Road, Barnet | 115 yd | |
| Sukaria | 28 Church Hill Road, Barnet | 411 yd | |
| Red Onion | 9 Church Hill Road, Barnet | 447 yd | |
| Village Takeaway | 43 Church Hill Road, Barnet | 447 yd | |
| Pizza Monster | 252 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 30 Brookhill Road, Barnet | 701 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 186 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 825 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 1430 High Road, London | 839 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wellgrove School (Closed) Well Grove | grass pitches | 705 yd |
| Alice Owen (Dame) Chandos Avenue | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Church Hill Primary School BURLINGTON RISE | artificial grass pitch | 803 yd |
| Danegrove School WINDSOR DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Church Farm Swimming Pool CHURCH HILL ROAD | swimming pool | 885 yd |
| Oxygen Fit Ltd THE TOWER THE TOWER CHURCH HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 887 yd |
| Oakhill Park Parkside Gardens | grass pitches, tennis courts | 983 yd |
| Oak Hill School OAKHILL CAMPUS OAKHILL CAMPUS CHURCH HILL ROAD | 987 yd | |
| East Barnet School CHESTNUT GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 1,016 yd |
| East Barnet School (Chestnut Grove) (Closed) Chestnut Grove | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,062 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.