Mays Lane is in Barnet and in Barnet district. EN5 2DU is located in the Underhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chipping Barnet. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mays Lane, Barnet, EN5 2DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN5 2FU, EN5 2DS, EN5 2FW, EN5 2DR, EN5 2HB, EN5 2TS, EN5 2DP, EN5 2EB, EN5 2HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EN5 2DU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.4% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.6% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 37.2% | 41.8% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 45.6% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) 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 | 47.2% | 50.3% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 35.4% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 10.5% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.4% | 12.7% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 11.6% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 12.3% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 18.7% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.2% | 39.8% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 6.0% |
| Other | 11.5% | 2.1% | -9.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 6.2% | 5% | -1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 7.6% | 7.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| Black African | 5.9% | 5.2% | -0.7% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 67.4% | 61% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -20.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
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 | 73.6% | 65.1% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 12.2% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 7% | 6.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.6% | 9.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.1% | 64.9% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -18.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 26% | 24.9% | 9.8% | 16.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.4% | 2.8% | -16.6% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.9% | 37.2% | -12.3% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 13% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 14.6% | 6.0% | 8.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mays Lane was 104.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.3% higher than the Barnet Vale average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Mays Lane has the 29th highest crime rate of 124 local areas in Barnet Vale and the 283rd highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 264.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Mays Lane, Barnet, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2022-10-27 | £640,276 |
| 63 Mays Lane, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2019-10-16 | £539,232 |
| 73 Mays Lane, Barnet, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £610,000 | 2016-09-30 | £670,643 |
| 75 Mays Lane, Barnet, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £600,000 | 2016-09-30 | £659,649 |
| 65 Mays Lane, Barnet, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £615,000 | 2016-09-30 | £676,140 |
EN5 2DU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 2DU 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 | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 2,240 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 2,507 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 4,495 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,598 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 | 374 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Underhill School Mays Lane , EN5 2LZ | 3out of 4 | 610 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasvenor Avenue Infant School Grasvenor Avenue , EN5 2BY | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foulds School Byng Road , EN5 4NR | 3out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitings Hill Primary School Whitings Road , EN5 2QY | 4out of 4 | 1,549 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 | 461 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School High Street , EN5 5RR | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Totteridge Academy Barnet Lane , Barnet N20 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Queen's Road , EN5 4DQ | 4out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| JCoSS Castlewood Road , EN4 9GE | 3out of 4 | 2,342 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 | 718 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,837 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 | 4,734 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 | 775 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyonsdown School 3 Richmond Road , New Barnet EN5 1SA | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount House School Camlet Way , Hadley EN4 0NJ | - not rated | 2,076 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pavilion Study Centre 58b Chandos Avenue , Whetstone N20 9DX | 3out of 4 | 2,632 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill School Church Hill Road , East Barnet EN4 8XE | - not rated | 3,475 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TFL High Barnet | High Barnet Underground Station, Station Approach, Barnet | 515 yd | |
| Hope Corner Community Centre | 185 Mays Lane, Barnet | 520 yd | |
| Spielburger Restaurant | Everyman Cinema, Great North Road, Barnet | 611 yd | |
| Epic Cafe | Western Parade, Great North Road, Barnet | 697 yd | |
| Fresh Fry | Western Parade, Great North Road, Barnet | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnet Table Tennis Club | Barnet Table Tennis Centre, Barnet Lane, Barnet | 252 yd | |
| Rainbow Centre | The Rainbow Young Peoples Activity Centre, Dollis Valley Drive, Barnet | 276 yd | |
| Queens Arms | Queens Arms, Great North Road, Barnet | 611 yd | |
| The Weavers | Greenhill Parade, Great North Road, Barnet | 748 yd | |
| Red Lion | Toby Carvery, 31 High Street, Barnet | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Palace Restaurant | 193 Mays Lane, Barnet | 454 yd | |
| From China | 7 High Street, Barnet | 552 yd | |
| Lemon Tree | Greenhill Parade, Great North Road, Barnet | 702 yd | |
| Papa John's | 24 High Street, Barnet | 724 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 42 High Street, Barnet | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 187 Mays Lane, Barnet | 454 yd | |
| Tesco | Greenhill Parade, Great North Road, Barnet | 702 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 64 High Street, Barnet | 841 yd | |
| Iceland | 126 High Street, Barnet | 1,046 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Underhill Stadium (Closed) UNDERHILL STADIUM UNDERHILL STADIUM WESTCOMBE DRIVE | grass pitches | 318 yd |
| St Catherines Catholic Primary School VALE DRIVE | grass pitches | 331 yd |
| Barnet Cricket Club (Closed) Barnet Lane | grass pitches | 369 yd |
| Barnet Hill Junior Mixed Infant And Nursery School (Closed) Hammond Close | grass pitches | 408 yd |
| The Football Pad Barnet Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 513 yd |
| Barnet Table Tennis Centre BARNET LANE | 548 yd | |
| Barnet Playing Fields BARNET PLAYING FIELDS BARNET PLAYING FIELDS BARNET LANE | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre MEADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 618 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields Barnet Lane | grass pitches | 635 yd |
| Underhill Junior School UNDERHILL JUNIOR SCHOOL UNDERHILL JUNIOR SCHOOL MAYS LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 709 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 | 159 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 181.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.