Hammond Close is in Barnet and in Barnet district. EN5 2EQ 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 Hammond Close, Barnet, EN5 2EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN5 2DY, EN5 2DZ, EN5 2FJ, EN5 2FA, EN5 2FG, EN5 2FL, EN5 2FN, EN5 2PD, EN5 2FQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EN5 2EQ 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 Hammond Close was 109.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.3% higher than the Barnet Vale average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Hammond Close has the 28th highest crime rate of 125 local areas in Barnet Vale and the 293rd highest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Hammond Close, Barnet, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2025-07-21 | £676,431 |
| 5 Hammond Close, Barnet, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2021-03-31 | £688,601 |
| 7 Hammond Close, Barnet, Greater London Detached, a newly built property | £620,000 | 2016-03-31 | £703,742 |
| 5 Hammond Close, Barnet, Greater London Detached, a newly built property | £635,000 | 2016-03-30 | £720,768 |
| 6 Hammond Close, Barnet, Greater London Detached, a newly built property | £620,000 | 2016-03-18 | £703,742 |
| 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 | 2,572 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 2,806 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 4,385 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,815 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnet Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School Hammond Close , EN5 2EQ | - not rated | 103 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Underhill Junior School Mays Lane , EN5 2LZ | - not rated | 268 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Underhill School Mays Lane , EN5 2LZ | 3out of 4 | 268 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's RC School Vale Drive , EN5 2ED | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasvenor Avenue Infant School Grasvenor Avenue , EN5 2BY | - not rated | 1,061 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 | 4out of 4 | 767 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Totteridge Academy Barnet Lane , N20 8AZ | - not rated | 810 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ravenscroft School A Technology College Barnet Lane , N20 8AZ | - not rated | 810 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Totteridge Academy Barnet Lane , Barnet N20 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 810 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School High Street , EN5 5RR | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmshill School Thrift Farm Lane , Shenley Road WD6 1TS | - not rated | 5,175 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 877 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imperial College London Mathematics School C/O Woodhouse College , Woodhouse Road N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,826 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,826 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,826 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 | 4,731 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgware Jewish Primary School Hammond Close , Edgware EN5 2EQ | - not rated | 32 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Susi Earnshaw Theatre School 68 High Street , EN5 5SJ | - not rated | 951 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martha's Junior School 5b Union Street , EN5 4HY | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Windmill School Moxon Street , EN5 5TS | - not rated | 1,087 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyonsdown School 3 Richmond Road , New Barnet EN5 1SA | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | 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 | 94 yd | |
| TFL High Barnet | High Barnet Underground Station, Station Approach, Barnet | 826 yd | |
| Munchies | 49 High Street, Barnet | 901 yd | |
| Mayhek | 45 High Street, Barnet | 902 yd | |
| Shapla Indian Cuisine | 37 High Street, Barnet | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Centre | The Rainbow Young Peoples Activity Centre, Dollis Valley Drive, Barnet | 528 yd | |
| Barnet Table Tennis Club | Barnet Table Tennis Centre, Barnet Lane, Barnet | 671 yd | |
| Red Lion | Toby Carvery, 31 High Street, Barnet | 902 yd | |
| Ye Olde Mitre | Ye Olde Mitre Inne, 58 High Street, Barnet | 943 yd | |
| Kings Head | The Kings Head, 84 High Street, Barnet | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Palace Restaurant | 193 Mays Lane, Barnet | 47 yd | |
| From China | 7 High Street, Barnet | 773 yd | |
| Papa John's | 24 High Street, Barnet | 886 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 42 High Street, Barnet | 886 yd | |
| Souvlikeit Ltd | 40 High Street, Barnet | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 187 Mays Lane, Barnet | 47 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 64 High Street, Barnet | 943 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet Hill Junior Mixed Infant And Nursery School (Closed) Hammond Close | grass pitches | 144 yd |
| Underhill Junior School UNDERHILL JUNIOR SCHOOL UNDERHILL JUNIOR SCHOOL MAYS LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 265 yd |
| Barnet Table Tennis Centre BARNET LANE | 680 yd | |
| Barnet Cricket Club (Closed) Barnet Lane | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| East Barnet Old Grammarians Fc DOLLIS BROOK WALK | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields Barnet Lane | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| The Football Pad Barnet Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Underhill Stadium (Closed) UNDERHILL STADIUM UNDERHILL STADIUM WESTCOMBE DRIVE | grass pitches | 729 yd |
| St Catherines Catholic Primary School VALE DRIVE | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| Totteridge Academy BARNET LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 817 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 | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 38.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 67.68 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 67.68 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.52 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.