Monks Avenue is in Barnet and in Barnet district. EN5 1DA is located in the Barnet Vale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chipping Barnet. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Monks Avenue, Barnet, EN5 1DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN5 1DD, EN5 1DX, EN5 1EA, EN5 1DQ, EN5 1ED, EN5 1DG, EN5 1DB, EN5 1DE, EN5 1BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EN5 1DA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 51.3% | 49.4% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 48.7% | 50.6% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 EN5 1DA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.2% 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 | 25.1% | 26.8% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.5% | 63.2% | 2.7% | 44.2% | 19.0% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 5.6% | -3.1% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.7%) 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 | 56.1% | 57.1% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 32% | 33.6% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 9% | 5.9% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -6.8% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 52.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.1% | 10.6% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 4% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 10% | -8.4% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 16.9% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.1% | 52.8% | 13.7% | 33.8% | 19.0% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.8% 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 | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 7.4% | 10.8% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 7.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 5.4% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 81.5% | 68.8% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -12.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.1% | 5.1% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 77.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 77.9% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 8.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 5.9% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.7% | 78.1% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 17.3% | 17.3% | 9.8% | 7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.7% | 0.9% | -16.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.6% | 37.2% | -16.6% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Hindu | 11.8% | 1.7% | 10.1% |
| Jewish | 15.5% | 0.5% | 15.0% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Monks Avenue was 22.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.7% lower than the Barnet Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Monks Avenue has the 20th lowest crime rate of 124 local areas in Barnet Vale and the 114th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 Monks Avenue, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £880,000 | 2024-11-21 | £827,556 |
| Greenlawns Monks Avenue, Barnet, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,315,000 | 2023-06-02 | £1,278,472 |
| 55 Monks Avenue, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2020-06-30 | £671,341 |
| 69 Monks Avenue, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £937,500 | 2019-04-10 | £1,078,878 |
| 45 Monks Avenue, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £672,000 | 2016-04-26 | £767,647 |
EN5 1DA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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.
EN5 1DA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 117 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Education | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,063 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,906 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 3,779 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grasvenor Avenue Infant School Grasvenor Avenue , EN5 2BY | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Barnet Littlegrove , East Barnet EN4 8SR | 4out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Danegrove Primary School Windsor Drive , East Barnet EN4 8UD | 3out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromer Road Primary School Cromer Road , New Barnet EN5 5HT | 3out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's RC School Vale Drive , EN5 2ED | 4out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Pioneer Academy Westcombe Drive , EN5 2BE | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Barnet School Chestnut Grove , East Barnet EN4 8PU | 3out of 4 | 1,728 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Totteridge Academy Barnet Lane , Barnet N20 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,761 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| JCoSS Castlewood Road , EN4 9GE | 3out of 4 | 1,798 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School High Street , EN5 5RR | 3out of 4 | 1,945 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 | 2,231 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 3,673 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 | 3,543 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 | 674 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pavilion Study Centre 58b Chandos Avenue , Whetstone N20 9DX | 3out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill School Church Hill Road , East Barnet EN4 8XE | - not rated | 1,784 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Susi Earnshaw Theatre School 68 High Street , EN5 5SJ | - not rated | 2,244 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaktree School Chase Side , Southgate N14 4HN | 3out of 4 | 2,378 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpe Diem | 1376 High Road, London | 867 yd | |
| Sofalino | 1390 High Road, London | 867 yd | |
| BlueBox | 1386 High Road, London | 872 yd | |
| Choc & Dough | 250 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 874 yd | |
| Source Of Life | 258 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Social Club | 63 Somerset Road, Barnet | 911 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales, 2 Church Hill Road, Barnet | 962 yd | |
| The Weavers | Greenhill Parade, Great North Road, Barnet | 1,025 yd | |
| Totteridge Tennis Club | Totteridge Tennis Club, Great Bushey Drive, London | 1,067 yd | |
| Bodens | 99 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ijinle | Meadow Works, Great North Road, Barnet | 662 yd | |
| Buono Woodfire Pizza & Pasta | Temple Parade, Netherlands Road, Barnet | 665 yd | |
| Pizza Monster | 252 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 858 yd | |
| Li's | 233 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 921 yd | |
| Anuraag | 251 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 1430 High Road, London | 663 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 186 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 919 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 30 Brookhill Road, Barnet | 1,012 yd | |
| Tesco | Greenhill Parade, Great North Road, Barnet | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wellgrove School (Closed) Well Grove | grass pitches | 721 yd |
| Brook Farm Open Space High Road | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Barnet Lawn Tennis Club GLOUCESTER ROAD | tennis courts | 906 yd |
| Alice Owen (Dame) Chandos Avenue | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Totteridge Tennis Club GREAT BUSHEY DRIVE | tennis courts | 1,072 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 | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 66.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 199.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.