Somerset Road is in New Barnet, Barnet and in Barnet district. EN5 1JD 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 Somerset Road, New Barnet, Barnet, EN5 1JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN5 1LN, EN5 1JW, EN5 1RE, EN5 1JB, EN5 1SF, EN5 1LW, EN5 1JE, EN5 1NG, EN5 1SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EN5 1JD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.8% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.2% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of EN5 1JD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.2% 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 | 30.3% | 33.3% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.6% | 52.2% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 8.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 8.4% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (91.3%) 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 | 57.9% | 62.3% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 13.9% |
| Good health | 30% | 29% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 5.7% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
In the area around EN5 1JD this area, 5.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 57.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 7.6% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 11.6% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 14.1% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.2% | 57.8% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 24.0% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 85.5% | 72.1% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -9.3% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 7% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
In this area, 74.3% 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 | 78.8% | 74.3% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -8.9% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 9.5% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 3% | 5.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 7.4% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.8% | 74.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 23.6% | 22.3% | 9.8% | 13.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.5% | 0% | -16.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 1.3% | 13.5% | -12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 10% | 0.5% | 9.5% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Somerset Road was 85.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.3% higher than the Barnet Vale average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Somerset Road has the 43rd highest crime rate of 124 local areas in Barnet Vale and the 394th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 91.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 Somerset Road, Barnet, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-02-22 | £417,766 |
| 85 Somerset Road, Barnet, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2022-10-24 | £866,328 |
| 75 Somerset Road, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2021-12-07 | £752,225 |
| 64A Somerset Road, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £935,000 | 2021-06-14 | £986,944 |
| Witham House, 77 Somerset Road, Barnet, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-04-16 | £410,387 |
EN5 1JD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 1JD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 582 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 925 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,250 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 4,632 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cromer Road Primary School Cromer Road , New Barnet EN5 5HT | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Primary and Nursery School Baring Road , New Barnet EN4 9BU | 3out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasvenor Avenue Infant School Grasvenor Avenue , EN5 2BY | 3out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's RC School Vale Drive , EN5 2ED | 4out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Barnet Littlegrove , East Barnet EN4 8SR | 4out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 974 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Pioneer Academy Westcombe Drive , EN5 2BE | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School High Street , EN5 5RR | 3out of 4 | 1,637 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| East Barnet School Chestnut Grove , East Barnet EN4 8PU | 3out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Totteridge Academy Barnet Lane , Barnet N20 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 1,936 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,494 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 | 4,360 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 | 384 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pavilion Study Centre 58b Chandos Avenue , Whetstone N20 9DX | 3out of 4 | 1,756 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Susi Earnshaw Theatre School 68 High Street , EN5 5SJ | - not rated | 1,920 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount House School Camlet Way , Hadley EN4 0NJ | - not rated | 2,083 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill School Church Hill Road , East Barnet EN4 8XE | - not rated | 2,213 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buon Gustaio Uno | 20-24 Station Road, Barnet | 249 yd | |
| Thai House | 72 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 322 yd | |
| Noel Cafe | 51 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 348 yd | |
| The Wilds Cafe | 27 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 348 yd | |
| Sunshine Garden Cafe | 41 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Social Club | 63 Somerset Road, Barnet | 224 yd | |
| Pure Gym | 18 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 281 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | Railway Tavern, 3 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 299 yd | |
| Lord Kitchener | Lord Kitchener, 49 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 348 yd | |
| East Barnet Valley United Services Club | 23 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frothy Coffee | New Barnet Railway Station, Station Approach, Barnet | 153 yd | |
| Big Papas | 8 Station Road, Barnet | 234 yd | |
| Izmir Kebab | 10 Station Road, Barnet | 234 yd | |
| King Of Taste | 2 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 266 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 6 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 66 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 322 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 186 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 596 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 30 Brookhill Road, Barnet | 871 yd | |
| Tesco | Greenhill Parade, Great North Road, Barnet | 962 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| La Fitness (New Barnet) (Closed) East Barnet Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 288 yd |
| Pure Gym (New Barnet) EAST BARNET ROAD | health and fitness suite | 294 yd |
| Victoria Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 640 yd |
| Barnet Lawn Tennis Club GLOUCESTER ROAD | tennis courts | 672 yd |
| Cromer Road Primary School CROMER ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 742 yd |
| Jewish Community Secondary School CASTLEWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,067 yd |
| East Barnet School (Westbrook Crescent) (Closed) Westbrook Crescent | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,075 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 | 85.7% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 159.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 328.78 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 328.78 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 29.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.