Herons Rise is in New Barnet, Barnet and in Barnet district. EN4 9RT is located in the East Barnet electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chipping Barnet. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Herons Rise, New Barnet, Barnet, EN4 9RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN4 9QX, EN4 9QS, EN4 9HD, EN4 9QU, EN4 9QT, EN4 9HE, EN4 9EY, EN4 9BE, EN4 9RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EN4 9RT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.4% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.6% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 9RT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% 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 | 31.4% | 31.2% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 52.6% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 8.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 8.1% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 5.6% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.6% | 51% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 33.9% | -2.9% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 10.8% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 3.8% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 22.2% | 15.9% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 6.4% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 13.7% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 6% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 15% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.7% | 41.2% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 7.4% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.7% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 5.2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 8% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 6.4% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 87.7% | 66.8% | -20.9% | 81.4% | -14.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 68.5% 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 | 80.6% | 68.5% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -14.7% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 10.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 4.5% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.8% | 68.5% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 22.7% | 21.1% | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 7.3% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.4% | 0.3% | -15.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.5% | 37.2% | -8.7% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Jewish | 9.5% | 0.5% | 9.0% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Herons Rise was 10.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.8% lower than the East Barnet average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Herons Rise has the 5th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in East Barnet and the 26th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Herons Rise, Barnet, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2020-05-07 | £689,294 |
| 5 Herons Rise, Barnet, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £795,000 | 2017-09-07 | £910,636 |
| 4 Herons Rise, Barnet, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £820,000 | 2014-09-12 | £1,100,710 |
| 8 Herons Rise, Barnet, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2005-11-23 | £1,098,305 |
| 2 Herons Rise, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £186,000 | 1997-01-27 | £1,146,795 |
EN4 9RT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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.
EN4 9RT 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 455 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 641 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,731 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 5,131 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Primary and Nursery School Baring Road , New Barnet EN4 9BU | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trent CofE Primary School Church Way , Off Chalk Lane EN4 9JH | 4out of 4 | 739 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Danegrove Primary School Windsor Drive , East Barnet EN4 8UD | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Barnet Littlegrove , East Barnet EN4 8SR | 4out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromer Road Primary School Cromer Road , New Barnet EN5 5HT | 3out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Community 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 | 824 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Barnet School Chestnut Grove , East Barnet EN4 8PU | 3out of 4 | 987 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate School Sussex Way , Cockfosters EN4 0BL | 4out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Pioneer Academy Westcombe Drive , EN5 2BE | - not rated | 2,260 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School High Street , EN5 5RR | 3out of 4 | 2,593 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 2,882 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,725 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 | 4,579 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyonsdown School 3 Richmond Road , New Barnet EN5 1SA | - not rated | 1,403 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaktree School Chase Side , Southgate N14 4HN | 3out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill School Church Hill Road , East Barnet EN4 8XE | - not rated | 1,938 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vita Et Pax School 6a Priory Close , Green Road N14 4AT | - not rated | 1,975 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pavilion Study Centre 58b Chandos Avenue , Whetstone N20 9DX | 3out of 4 | 1,998 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Napolitano | 1 Mount Parade, Mount Pleasant, Barnet | 324 yd | |
| Angel Cafe | Mount Parade, Mount Pleasant, Barnet | 346 yd | |
| Mah Cafe | 148 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 598 yd | |
| Angel Cafe | New Barnet Leisure Centre, 1 Lawton Road, Barnet | 715 yd | |
| The House - Cafe | Christ Church House, 1B Chalk Lane | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodens | 99 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 593 yd | |
| Cockfosters Bowling Club | Cockfosters Sports Ground, Chalk Lane | 728 yd | |
| Cockfosters Football Club | Cockfosters Sports Ground, Chalk Lane | 728 yd | |
| The Cock Inn | The Cock And Dragon, Chalk Lane, Enfield | 755 yd | |
| Lord Kitchener | Lord Kitchener, 49 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popeye's Fish & Chips | Mount Parade, Mount Pleasant, Barnet | 346 yd | |
| Barnet Star Kebab | 121 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 593 yd | |
| Grab Or Dine | 92 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 759 yd | |
| Cod's Plaice | 55 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 769 yd | |
| Golden Palace | 17 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 186 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 640 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 30 Brookhill Road, Barnet | 655 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 66 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 759 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2-4 Heddon Court Parade, Cockfosters Road | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ludgrove Games Road | grass pitches | 606 yd |
| Trent C Of E Primary School CHURCH WAY | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| Danegrove School WINDSOR DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Cockfosters Sports Ground CHALK LANE | grass pitches | 795 yd |
| La Fitness (New Barnet) (Closed) East Barnet Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 803 yd |
| Cockfosters Cricket Club COCKFOSTERS SPORTS GROUND COCKFOSTERS SPORTS GROUND CHALK LANE | grass pitches | 804 yd |
| Victoria Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 810 yd |
| Livingstone Primary School BARING ROAD | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| East Barnet School (Chestnut Grove) (Closed) Chestnut Grove | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 872 yd |
| Pure Gym (New Barnet) EAST BARNET ROAD | health and fitness suite | 905 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 | 18.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 18.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 18.2% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.