The Hook is in New Barnet, Barnet and in Barnet district. EN5 1LG 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 The Hook, New Barnet, Barnet, EN5 1LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN5 1LQ, EN5 1BS, EN5 1BP, EN4 8DF, EN4 8DQ, EN4 8DG, EN5 1BW, EN5 1DH, EN4 8DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EN5 1LG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 50.9% | 52.9% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 49.1% | 47.1% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.6% | 31.6% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 49% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1.2% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 7.9% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 10.3% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 48.1% | 48.9% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 37.5% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 10.8% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 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.
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 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.4% | 12.7% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 6.7% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 10.3% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 1.6% | -2.6% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 16.7% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.4% | 49.6% | 14.2% | 33.8% | 15.8% |
| Other | 7.5% | 2.4% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 7.6% | 12.3% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 9.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 10.7% | 7.6% | 1.6% | 9.1% |
| Black African | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 76.1% | 61% | -15.1% | 81.4% | -20.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 67.2% 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 | 81.3% | 67.2% | -14.1% | 83.2% | -16.0% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 12.8% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 12.5% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.3% | 67.4% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -15.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.6% | 4.9% | -11.7% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Central Asia | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19% | 37.2% | -18.2% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 6.7% | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Jewish | 10.4% | 0.5% | 9.9% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Hook was 54.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.1% lower than the Barnet Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Hook has the 55th lowest crime rate of 124 local areas in Barnet Vale and the 440th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 The Hook, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2023-01-26 | £535,325 |
| 4 The Hook, Barnet, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-04-01 | £326,396 |
| 3 The Hook, Barnet, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2019-01-07 | £318,750 |
| 24 The Hook, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2019-01-03 | £543,083 |
| 24 The Hook, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2018-11-30 | £526,360 |
EN5 1LG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 1LG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 682 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 937 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,557 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 3,925 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 | 784 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Danegrove Primary School Windsor Drive , East Barnet EN4 8UD | 3out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill School Burlington Rise , East Barnet EN4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasvenor Avenue Infant School Grasvenor Avenue , EN5 2BY | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromer Road Primary School Cromer Road , New Barnet EN5 5HT | 3out of 4 | 1,491 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Pioneer Academy Westcombe Drive , EN5 2BE | - not rated | 1,602 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| JCoSS Castlewood Road , EN4 9GE | 3out of 4 | 1,660 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Totteridge Academy Barnet Lane , Barnet N20 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 2,178 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School High Street , EN5 5RR | 3out of 4 | 2,245 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 | 2,541 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 3,674 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 | 3,536 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 | 859 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pavilion Study Centre 58b Chandos Avenue , Whetstone N20 9DX | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill School Church Hill Road , East Barnet EN4 8XE | - not rated | 1,454 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaktree School Chase Side , Southgate N14 4HN | 3out of 4 | 1,961 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre Oakleigh Road North , Whetstone N20 0DH | 4out of 4 | 2,273 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choc & Dough | 250 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 471 yd | |
| Source Of Life | 258 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 500 yd | |
| Sweet N Delish | 266 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 516 yd | |
| Bean Cafe & Bistro | 251 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 518 yd | |
| Pinch Of Salt | 249 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales, 2 Church Hill Road, Barnet | 545 yd | |
| Bodens | 99 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 874 yd | |
| St Peter's Social Club | 63 Somerset Road, Barnet | 998 yd | |
| Lord Kitchener | Lord Kitchener, 49 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 1,052 yd | |
| East Barnet Valley United Services Club | 23 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buono Woodfire Pizza & Pasta | Temple Parade, Netherlands Road, Barnet | 385 yd | |
| Pizza Monster | 252 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 456 yd | |
| Li's | 233 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 518 yd | |
| Anuraag | 251 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 518 yd | |
| Sukaria | 28 Church Hill Road, Barnet | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 186 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 633 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 30 Brookhill Road, Barnet | 639 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 1430 High Road, London | 839 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 66 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 1,003 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wellgrove School (Closed) Well Grove | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Danegrove School WINDSOR DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 913 yd |
| Alice Owen (Dame) Chandos Avenue | grass pitches | 920 yd |
| La Fitness (New Barnet) (Closed) East Barnet Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,004 yd |
| Brook Farm Open Space High Road | grass pitches | 1,076 yd |
| Pure Gym (New Barnet) EAST BARNET ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,090 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 | 85.7% |
| 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 | 85.7% |
| 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 | 38.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.