Mays Lane is in Barnet and in Barnet district. EN5 2DX 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 2DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN5 2FS, EN5 2UJ, EN5 2FT, EN5 2FW, EN5 2FH, EN5 2TU, EN5 2ES, EN5 2ET, EN5 2FU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EN5 2DX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.1% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.9% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 38.9% | 41.1% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 41.1% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.9% | -0.4% | 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 | 38.9% | 50.4% | 11.5% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 32.6% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 10.4% | -9.7% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.7% | 24.8% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 7% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 14% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 8.5% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -8.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 40.6% | 18.1% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 11.9% | 1.6% | -10.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.3% 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 | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 5.4% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 4.4% | -0.3% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 9.4% | 4.4% | -5.0% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 10.4% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 7.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 63.3% | 55.3% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -26.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 0.2% | -2.3% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1.9% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 64.1% 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 | 69.6% | 64.1% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 12.2% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 8.2% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.4% | 10.3% | -5.1% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.3% | 63.4% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 26.2% | 24.3% | 9.8% | 16.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 3.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.4% | 2.1% | -18.3% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.9% | 37.2% | -10.3% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 9.6% | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mays Lane was 114.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.7% higher than the Barnet Vale average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mays Lane has the 27th highest crime rate of 124 local areas in Barnet Vale and the 254th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129 Mays Lane, Barnet, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2025-03-26 | £624,372 |
| 123 Mays Lane, Barnet, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2022-08-30 | £456,944 |
| 109 Mays Lane, Barnet, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2021-09-17 | £445,210 |
| 127 Mays Lane, Barnet, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2015-05-05 | £456,065 |
| 83 Mays Lane, Barnet, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £447,000 | 2012-09-24 | £719,486 |
| Full-Time Employee | 137 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 2,423 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 2,682 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 4,489 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,745 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Underhill School Mays Lane , EN5 2LZ | 3out of 4 | 426 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's RC School Vale Drive , EN5 2ED | 4out of 4 | 551 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasvenor Avenue Infant School Grasvenor Avenue , EN5 2BY | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitings Hill Primary School Whitings Road , EN5 2QY | 4out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foulds School Byng Road , EN5 4NR | 3out of 4 | 1,423 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 | 633 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School High Street , EN5 5RR | 3out of 4 | 671 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Totteridge Academy Barnet Lane , Barnet N20 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Queen's Road , EN5 4DQ | 4out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| JCoSS Castlewood Road , EN4 9GE | 3out of 4 | 2,523 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 | 732 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,882 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 | 4,783 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 | 800 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyonsdown School 3 Richmond Road , New Barnet EN5 1SA | - not rated | 1,509 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount House School Camlet Way , Hadley EN4 0NJ | - not rated | 2,180 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pavilion Study Centre 58b Chandos Avenue , Whetstone N20 9DX | 3out of 4 | 2,755 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill School Church Hill Road , East Barnet EN4 8XE | - not rated | 3,620 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Corner Community Centre | 185 Mays Lane, Barnet | 336 yd | |
| TFL High Barnet | High Barnet Underground Station, Station Approach, Barnet | 617 yd | |
| Spielburger Restaurant | Everyman Cinema, Great North Road, Barnet | 793 yd | |
| Munchies | 49 High Street, Barnet | 810 yd | |
| Mayhek | 45 High Street, Barnet | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Centre | The Rainbow Young Peoples Activity Centre, Dollis Valley Drive, Barnet | 340 yd | |
| Barnet Table Tennis Club | Barnet Table Tennis Centre, Barnet Lane, Barnet | 420 yd | |
| Queens Arms | Queens Arms, Great North Road, Barnet | 793 yd | |
| Red Lion | Toby Carvery, 31 High Street, Barnet | 813 yd | |
| Ye Olde Mitre | Ye Olde Mitre Inne, 58 High Street, Barnet | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Palace Restaurant | 193 Mays Lane, Barnet | 270 yd | |
| From China | 7 High Street, Barnet | 607 yd | |
| Papa John's | 24 High Street, Barnet | 756 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 42 High Street, Barnet | 756 yd | |
| Souvlikeit Ltd | 40 High Street, Barnet | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 187 Mays Lane, Barnet | 270 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 64 High Street, Barnet | 848 yd | |
| Tesco | Greenhill Parade, Great North Road, Barnet | 883 yd | |
| Iceland | 126 High Street, Barnet | 1,037 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet Hill Junior Mixed Infant And Nursery School (Closed) Hammond Close | grass pitches | 245 yd |
| Barnet Cricket Club (Closed) Barnet Lane | grass pitches | 481 yd |
| Underhill Stadium (Closed) UNDERHILL STADIUM UNDERHILL STADIUM WESTCOMBE DRIVE | grass pitches | 482 yd |
| St Catherines Catholic Primary School VALE DRIVE | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| Underhill Junior School UNDERHILL JUNIOR SCHOOL UNDERHILL JUNIOR SCHOOL MAYS LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 525 yd |
| The Football Pad Barnet Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Barnet Table Tennis Centre BARNET LANE | 571 yd | |
| King George V Playing Fields Barnet Lane | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| Barnet Playing Fields BARNET PLAYING FIELDS BARNET PLAYING FIELDS BARNET LANE | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre MEADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 690 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 | 45.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 165.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.