Mays Lane is in Barnet and in Barnet district. EN5 2DY 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 2DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN5 2DZ, EN5 2EQ, EN5 2FA, EN5 2FJ, EN5 2LL, EN5 2PD, EN5 2FG, EN5 2FL, EN5 2LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EN5 2DY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 56.7% | 48.2% | -8.5% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 43.3% | 51.8% | 8.5% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 | 33.1% | 38% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 46.6% | 1.8% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 6.9% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 6.6% | -3.9% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 43.3% | 51.3% | 8.0% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 32.7% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 11.7% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 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.
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 43.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.2% | 16.5% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 7.7% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 8.8% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 15.9% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.8% | 43.1% | 13.3% | 33.8% | 9.3% |
| Other | 11.3% | 2.5% | -8.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.9% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 5.3% | 5.0% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 5.7% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 83% | 64.9% | -18.1% | 81.4% | -16.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 1% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 63.1% 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 | 79.8% | 63.1% | -16.7% | 83.2% | -20.1% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 13.1% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 6.9% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 10% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.2% | 63.2% | -14.0% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 22.4% | 21.4% | 9.8% | 12.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 5.8% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.7% | 4% | -10.7% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.6% | 37.2% | -14.6% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Jewish | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 10.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mays Lane was 82.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.2% lower than the Barnet Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mays Lane has the 46th highest crime rate of 124 local areas in Barnet Vale and the 405th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 177 Mays Lane, Barnet, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-04-25 | £495,781 |
| 197A Mays Lane, Barnet, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-10-03 | £155,348 |
| 197A Mays Lane, Barnet, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2023-07-28 | £117,592 |
| 175 Mays Lane, Barnet, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2022-10-03 | £487,167 |
| 139 Mays Lane, Barnet, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2021-06-25 | £499,668 |
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,713 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 2,966 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 4,523 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,996 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 | 156 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's RC School Vale Drive , EN5 2ED | 4out of 4 | 829 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitings Hill Primary School Whitings Road , EN5 2QY | 4out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasvenor Avenue Infant School Grasvenor Avenue , EN5 2BY | 3out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foulds School Byng Road , EN5 4NR | 3out of 4 | 1,333 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School High Street , EN5 5RR | 3out of 4 | 855 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Pioneer Academy Westcombe Drive , EN5 2BE | - not rated | 918 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Totteridge Academy Barnet Lane , Barnet N20 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Queen's Road , EN5 4DQ | 4out of 4 | 1,318 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| JCoSS Castlewood Road , EN4 9GE | 3out of 4 | 2,803 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 | 815 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,992 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 | 4,899 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 | 893 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyonsdown School 3 Richmond Road , New Barnet EN5 1SA | - not rated | 1,796 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount House School Camlet Way , Hadley EN4 0NJ | - not rated | 2,340 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pavilion Study Centre 58b Chandos Avenue , Whetstone N20 9DX | 3out of 4 | 2,979 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede School Limited Holcombe Hill , Ridgeway NW7 4HX | - not rated | 3,650 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Corner Community Centre | 185 Mays Lane, Barnet | 48 yd | |
| TFL High Barnet | High Barnet Underground Station, Station Approach, Barnet | 821 yd | |
| Mayhek | 45 High Street, Barnet | 870 yd | |
| Shapla Indian Cuisine | 37 High Street, Barnet | 870 yd | |
| Pizza Treo | 39 High Street, Barnet | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Centre | The Rainbow Young Peoples Activity Centre, Dollis Valley Drive, Barnet | 574 yd | |
| Barnet Table Tennis Club | Barnet Table Tennis Centre, Barnet Lane, Barnet | 705 yd | |
| Red Lion | Toby Carvery, 31 High Street, Barnet | 870 yd | |
| Ye Olde Mitre | Ye Olde Mitre Inne, 58 High Street, Barnet | 911 yd | |
| The Black Horse | The Black Horse, 92 Wood Street, Barnet | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Palace Restaurant | 193 Mays Lane, Barnet | 20 yd | |
| From China | 7 High Street, Barnet | 758 yd | |
| Papa John's | 24 High Street, Barnet | 862 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 42 High Street, Barnet | 862 yd | |
| Souvlikeit Ltd | 40 High Street, Barnet | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 187 Mays Lane, Barnet | 20 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 64 High Street, Barnet | 911 yd | |
| Iceland | 126 High Street, Barnet | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet Hill Junior Mixed Infant And Nursery School (Closed) Hammond Close | grass pitches | 197 yd |
| Underhill Junior School UNDERHILL JUNIOR SCHOOL UNDERHILL JUNIOR SCHOOL MAYS LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 235 yd |
| East Barnet Old Grammarians Fc DOLLIS BROOK WALK | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Barnet Cricket Club (Closed) Barnet Lane | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Barnet Table Tennis Centre BARNET LANE | 732 yd | |
| St Catherines Catholic Primary School VALE DRIVE | grass pitches | 742 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields Barnet Lane | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Underhill Stadium (Closed) UNDERHILL STADIUM UNDERHILL STADIUM WESTCOMBE DRIVE | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| The Football Pad Barnet Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 765 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre MEADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 854 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 | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| 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 | 42 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.