Hillside is in New Barnet, Barnet and in Barnet district. EN5 1LU 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 Hillside, New Barnet, Barnet, EN5 1LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN5 1LT, EN5 1SE, EN5 1LX, EN5 1LD, EN5 1LE, EN5 1JF, EN5 1SF, EN5 1JQ, EN5 1LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EN5 1LU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 50.2% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48% | 49.8% | 1.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38% | 37.9% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 41.3% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 12.3% | 5.0% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 7.1% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 45.3% | 50% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 30.2% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 17% | 14.5% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20% | 16.2% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 6.4% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 8.7% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 10.2% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.9% | 49.4% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 15.6% |
| Other | 7.8% | 4.9% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.7% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 8.3% | 11.1% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 8.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 5.8% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 78.7% | 59.7% | -19.0% | 81.4% | -21.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 5.5% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, 65.1% 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 | 74% | 65.1% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| European Union | 9% | 8.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 8.3% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 11.6% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.7% | 65.3% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 27% | 25.3% | 9.8% | 17.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 0.9% | -5.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 18% | 3.1% | -14.9% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.4% | 37.2% | -9.8% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 9% | 1.7% | 7.3% |
| Jewish | 7.5% | 0.5% | 7.0% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillside was 218.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 160.1% higher than the Barnet Vale average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hillside has the 8th highest crime rate of 124 local areas in Barnet Vale and the 87th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 62.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Hillside, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2017-09-22 | £699,916 |
| 24 Hillside, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £547,000 | 2016-04-29 | £624,855 |
| 10 Hillside, Barnet, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2015-10-16 | £1,348,249 |
| 18 Hillside, Barnet, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2012-06-15 | £1,026,811 |
| 20 Hillside, Barnet, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,090,000 | 2011-11-15 | £1,852,608 |
EN5 1LU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 1LU 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 725 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 914 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,152 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 4,377 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 | 867 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasvenor Avenue Infant School Grasvenor Avenue , EN5 2BY | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Barnet Littlegrove , East Barnet EN4 8SR | 4out of 4 | 1,303 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's RC School Vale Drive , EN5 2ED | 4out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Primary and Nursery School Baring Road , New Barnet EN4 9BU | 3out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Community 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 | 1,140 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| JCoSS Castlewood Road , EN4 9GE | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School High Street , EN5 5RR | 3out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| East Barnet School Chestnut Grove , East Barnet EN4 8PU | 3out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Totteridge Academy Barnet Lane , Barnet N20 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,995 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 | 1,963 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,256 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 | 4,123 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 | 265 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pavilion Study Centre 58b Chandos Avenue , Whetstone N20 9DX | 3out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Susi Earnshaw Theatre School 68 High Street , EN5 5SJ | - not rated | 1,957 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill School Church Hill Road , East Barnet EN4 8XE | - not rated | 2,081 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount House School Camlet Way , Hadley EN4 0NJ | - not rated | 2,278 yd | Other independent school | 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 | 494 yd | |
| Thai House | 72 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 550 yd | |
| Mah Cafe | 148 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 577 yd | |
| Noel Cafe | 51 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 585 yd | |
| The Wilds Cafe | 27 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Social Club | 63 Somerset Road, Barnet | 343 yd | |
| Pure Gym | 18 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 535 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | Railway Tavern, 3 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 549 yd | |
| Lord Kitchener | Lord Kitchener, 49 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 585 yd | |
| East Barnet Valley United Services Club | 23 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frothy Coffee | New Barnet Railway Station, Station Approach, Barnet | 399 yd | |
| Big Papas | 8 Station Road, Barnet | 484 yd | |
| Izmir Kebab | 10 Station Road, Barnet | 484 yd | |
| King Of Taste | 2 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 519 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 6 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 66 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 550 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 186 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 618 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 30 Brookhill Road, Barnet | 856 yd | |
| Tesco | Greenhill Parade, Great North Road, Barnet | 895 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| La Fitness (New Barnet) (Closed) East Barnet Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 524 yd |
| Pure Gym (New Barnet) EAST BARNET ROAD | health and fitness suite | 550 yd |
| Barnet Lawn Tennis Club GLOUCESTER ROAD | tennis courts | 611 yd |
| Victoria Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 893 yd |
| Cromer Road Primary School CROMER ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 952 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 73.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 226.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.