Underhill is in Barnet and in Barnet district. EN5 2BB is located in the Underhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chipping Barnet. This postcode has been in use since 2018-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Underhill, Barnet, EN5 2BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN5 2BD, EN5 2BE, EN5 5BA, EN5 2BG, EN5 2BQ, EN5 2EG, EN5 5AA, EN5 2DJ, EN5 1AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EN5 2BB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 45.6% | 49.8% | 4.2% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 54.4% | 50.2% | -4.2% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 36.5% | 32.5% | -4.0% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 45.3% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 11.1% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 7.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.7% | 53.5% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 29.6% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 10.9% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.6% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 45.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.8% | 16% | -8.8% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 7.4% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 13.4% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 12.1% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 45.5% | 23.3% | 33.8% | 11.7% |
| Other | 8.7% | 1.3% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.1% 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 | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 3.9% |
| Indian | 6% | 7.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 9.7% | 9.1% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 7.5% |
| Black African | 5% | 2.8% | -2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 1.4% | -2.6% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 67.4% | 56.1% | -11.3% | 81.4% | -25.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 60.7% 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 | 73.2% | 60.7% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 10.9% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 8.4% | 7.4% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.7% | 15.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.5% | 60.9% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 32% | 31.0% | 9.8% | 22.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 2.1% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.1% | 3.2% | -16.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| Central and South America | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.4% | 37.2% | -7.8% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Buddhist | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Underhill was 92.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.2% higher than the Barnet Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Underhill has the 39th highest crime rate of 124 local areas in Barnet Vale and the 344th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 50.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Lion Yard, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £680,000 | 2021-06-30 | £717,778 |
| 3 Lion Yard, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £680,000 | 2021-06-25 | £717,778 |
| 2 Lion Yard, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £685,000 | 2021-05-25 | £733,872 |
| 4 Lion Yard, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £675,000 | 2021-04-27 | £725,664 |
| 1 Lion Yard, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £760,000 | 2019-10-02 | £836,359 |
EN5 2BB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,823 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 2,117 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,281 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 4,552 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's RC School Vale Drive , EN5 2ED | 4out of 4 | 141 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasvenor Avenue Infant School Grasvenor Avenue , EN5 2BY | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Underhill School Mays Lane , EN5 2LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromer Road Primary School Cromer Road , New Barnet EN5 5HT | 3out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foulds School Byng Road , EN5 4NR | 3out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 215 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School High Street , EN5 5RR | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Totteridge Academy Barnet Lane , Barnet N20 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Queen's Road , EN5 4DQ | 4out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| JCoSS Castlewood Road , EN4 9GE | 3out of 4 | 1,925 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 839 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,775 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 | 4,662 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susi Earnshaw Theatre School 68 High Street , EN5 5SJ | - not rated | 861 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyonsdown School 3 Richmond Road , New Barnet EN5 1SA | - not rated | 938 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount House School Camlet Way , Hadley EN4 0NJ | - not rated | 1,871 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pavilion Study Centre 58b Chandos Avenue , Whetstone N20 9DX | 3out of 4 | 2,393 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill School Church Hill Road , East Barnet EN4 8XE | - not rated | 3,169 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spielburger Restaurant | Everyman Cinema, Great North Road, Barnet | 226 yd | |
| New Curry Centre | Greenhill Parade, Great North Road, Barnet | 315 yd | |
| Vibe Cafe | Greenhill Parade, Great North Road, Barnet | 315 yd | |
| Epic Cafe | Western Parade, Great North Road, Barnet | 337 yd | |
| Fresh Fry | Western Parade, Great North Road, Barnet | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Arms | Queens Arms, Great North Road, Barnet | 226 yd | |
| Barnet Table Tennis Club | Barnet Table Tennis Centre, Barnet Lane, Barnet | 260 yd | |
| The Weavers | Greenhill Parade, Great North Road, Barnet | 378 yd | |
| Rainbow Centre | The Rainbow Young Peoples Activity Centre, Dollis Valley Drive, Barnet | 503 yd | |
| East Barnet Valley Bowling Club | Victoria Recreation Ground, Park Road, Barnet | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon Tree | Greenhill Parade, Great North Road, Barnet | 315 yd | |
| Barnet Grills And Restaurant | Greenhill Parade, Great North Road, Barnet | 378 yd | |
| From China | 7 High Street, Barnet | 632 yd | |
| Ijinle | Meadow Works, Great North Road, Barnet | 769 yd | |
| Papa John's | 24 High Street, Barnet | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Greenhill Parade, Great North Road, Barnet | 315 yd | |
| Co-op | 187 Mays Lane, Barnet | 878 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 64 High Street, Barnet | 953 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Underhill Stadium (Closed) UNDERHILL STADIUM UNDERHILL STADIUM WESTCOMBE DRIVE | grass pitches | 253 yd |
| St Catherines Catholic Primary School VALE DRIVE | grass pitches | 278 yd |
| Barnet Cricket Club (Closed) Barnet Lane | grass pitches | 432 yd |
| Barnet Playing Fields BARNET PLAYING FIELDS BARNET PLAYING FIELDS BARNET LANE | grass pitches | 559 yd |
| Barnet Lawn Tennis Club GLOUCESTER ROAD | tennis courts | 592 yd |
| The Football Pad Barnet Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 630 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre MEADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 635 yd |
| Barnet Table Tennis Centre BARNET LANE | 717 yd | |
| Barnet Hill Junior Mixed Infant And Nursery School (Closed) Hammond Close | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields Barnet Lane | grass pitches | 832 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.