Cat Hill is in Barnet and in Barnet district. EN4 8HF is located in the East Barnet electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chipping Barnet. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cat Hill, Barnet, EN4 8HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN4 8HG, EN4 8HQ, EN4 8SL, EN4 8SU, EN4 8SJ, EN4 8SQ, EN4 8SX, EN4 8HZ, EN4 8SW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EN4 8HF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 53.8% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 47.8% | 46.2% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 8HF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37% | 46.7% | 9.7% | 37.9% | 8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 36.1% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -8.1% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 4.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 7.8% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 6% | 4.7% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (86%) 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 | 44.5% | 57.5% | 13.0% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 28.5% | -6.8% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 9% | -6.4% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.7% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.9% | 15.9% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 10.9% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 15.9% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4.3% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 14% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.9% | 36% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 10.9% | 3.1% | -7.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.1% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 7.1% | 7.6% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Black African | 6.8% | 14.4% | 7.6% | 2.5% | 11.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 67.4% | 51.1% | -16.3% | 81.4% | -30.3% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 65.8% 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 | 73% | 65.8% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -17.4% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 8.5% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 4.8% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 9.9% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.4% | 9.6% | -0.8% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.5% | 65.6% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -17.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 22.8% | 20.7% | 9.8% | 13.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 5.4% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 22% | 1.1% | -20.9% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 4.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.2% | 37.2% | -13.0% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 15% | 6.5% | 8.5% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cat Hill was 54.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.0% lower than the East Barnet average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cat Hill has the 19th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in East Barnet and the 429th lowest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feline Court, 23 Cat Hill, Barnet, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £319,500 | 2024-11-08 | £290,810 |
| 16 Feline Court, 23 Cat Hill, Barnet, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-01-25 | £302,294 |
| 25 Feline Court, 23 Cat Hill, Barnet, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2023-07-05 | £337,464 |
| 32 Feline Court, 23 Cat Hill, Barnet, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-04-04 | £315,354 |
| 23 Feline Court, 23 Cat Hill, Barnet, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £332,000 | 2022-03-25 | £303,116 |
EN4 8HF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in EN4 8HF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 267 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 811 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,096 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 4,405 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danegrove Primary School Windsor Drive , East Barnet EN4 8UD | 3out of 4 | 251 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Littlegrove Junior Mixed and Infant School Cat Hill , East Barnet EN4 8HY | - not rated | 266 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Barnet Littlegrove , East Barnet EN4 8SR | 3out of 4 | 316 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakland Infant School Ridgeway Avenue , EN4 8TN | - not rated | 553 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill School Burlington Rise , East Barnet EN4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Community school | No | 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 | - not rated | 551 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Barnet School Chestnut Grove , East Barnet EN4 8PU | 3out of 4 | 551 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| JCoSS Castlewood Road , EN4 9GE | 3out of 4 | 1,531 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate School Sussex Way , Cockfosters EN4 0BL | 3out of 4 | 1,660 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate School Sussex Way , Cockfosters EN4 0BL | - not rated | 1,660 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate College High Street , Southgate N14 6BS | - not rated | 2,929 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnet and Southgate College Wood Street , EN5 4AZ | - not rated | 3,101 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imperial College London Mathematics School C/O Woodhouse College , Woodhouse Road N12 9EY | - not rated | 3,934 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 3,934 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 3,934 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 | 3,787 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Farm School Church Hill Road , EN4 8XE | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill School Church Hill Road , East Barnet EN4 8XE | 3out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaktree School Chase Side , Southgate N14 4HN | 3out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pavilion Study Centre 58b Chandos Avenue , Whetstone N20 9DX | 3out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellgrove School 4 Well Grove , Whetstone N20 9EQ | - not rated | 1,361 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chu Chin Chow | 7 Cat Hill, Barnet | 57 yd | |
| At Sophie's | 3 Cat Hill, Barnet | 57 yd | |
| The Best Grill Greek | 269 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 117 yd | |
| Fortune Cat | 277 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 121 yd | |
| Bean Cafe & Bistro | 251 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 167 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales, 2 Church Hill Road, Barnet | 257 yd | |
| Bodens | 99 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 744 yd | |
| Lord Kitchener | Lord Kitchener, 49 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 1,017 yd | |
| East Barnet Valley United Services Club | 23 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tops Fish Bar | 261 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 121 yd | |
| Li's | 233 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 167 yd | |
| Anuraag | 251 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 167 yd | |
| Red Onion | 9 Church Hill Road, Barnet | 228 yd | |
| Village Takeaway | 43 Church Hill Road, Barnet | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 30 Brookhill Road, Barnet | 183 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 186 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 463 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 66 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 975 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Danegrove School WINDSOR DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 246 yd |
| East Barnet School CHESTNUT GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 543 yd |
| East Barnet School (Chestnut Grove) (Closed) Chestnut Grove | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Oakhill Park Parkside Gardens | grass pitches, tennis courts | 951 yd |
| Church Hill Primary School BURLINGTON RISE | artificial grass pitch | 1,001 yd |
| La Fitness (New Barnet) (Closed) East Barnet Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,004 yd |
| Oxygen Fit Ltd THE TOWER THE TOWER CHURCH HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,088 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 | 96.9% |
| 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 | 3.1% |
| Median download speed | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 53.47 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 53.47 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.