Oyster Close is in Barnet and in Barnet district. EN5 2FF is located in the Underhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chipping Barnet. This postcode has been in use since 2015-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oyster Close, Barnet, EN5 2FF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN5 2NP, EN5 2PP, EN5 2PN, EN5 2LZ, EN5 2LY, EN5 2NY, EN5 2PW, EN5 2NZ, EN5 2LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EN5 2FF 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 | 52.6% | 49.8% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 47.4% | 50.2% | 2.8% | 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 | 40.4% | 39.8% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 48.2% | 5.2% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 6.4% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 3.6% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) 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 | 48.4% | 47.4% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 39.6% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 11.5% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 20% | 12.7% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 11.6% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 13.1% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 12.7% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.1% | 40.6% | 15.5% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 8.5% | 3.2% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72% 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% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 3.8% | 0.6% | -3.2% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 4.7% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 83.7% | 72% | -11.7% | 81.4% | -9.4% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 73.5% 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 | 82.4% | 73.5% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 6.5% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 1% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 10.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.6% | 74% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 22.3% | 22.3% | 9.8% | 12.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 1.3% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.5% | 0% | -12.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Ireland | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Jewish | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oyster Close was 20.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.9% lower than the Barnet Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oyster Close has the 16th lowest crime rate of 124 local areas in Barnet Vale and the 93rd lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oyster Close, Barnet, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-05-19 | £535,197 |
| 5 Oyster Close, Barnet, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £602,000 | 2021-06-25 | £626,667 |
| 3 Oyster Close, Barnet, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2020-03-03 | £600,000 |
| 2 Oyster Close, Barnet, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £437,000 | 2015-10-27 | £521,294 |
| 3 Oyster Close, Barnet, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £459,950 | 2015-10-27 | £548,671 |
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 3,125 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 3,348 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 4,454 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 5,291 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 | 292 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitings Hill Primary School Whitings Road , EN5 2QY | 4out of 4 | 697 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's RC School Vale Drive , EN5 2ED | 4out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foulds School Byng Road , EN5 4NR | 3out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasvenor Avenue Infant School Grasvenor Avenue , EN5 2BY | 3out of 4 | 1,552 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Totteridge Academy Barnet Lane , Barnet N20 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 951 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School High Street , EN5 5RR | 3out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Pioneer Academy Westcombe Drive , EN5 2BE | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Queen's Road , EN5 4DQ | 4out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| JCoSS Castlewood Road , EN4 9GE | 3out of 4 | 3,240 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 | 1,176 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 5,037 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 | 4,955 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 | 1,255 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyonsdown School 3 Richmond Road , New Barnet EN5 1SA | - not rated | 2,194 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount House School Camlet Way , Hadley EN4 0NJ | - not rated | 2,720 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pavilion Study Centre 58b Chandos Avenue , Whetstone N20 9DX | 3out of 4 | 3,233 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede School Limited Holcombe Hill , Ridgeway NW7 4HX | - not rated | 3,236 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 | 401 yd | |
| Bells Hill Cafe | 179 Bells Hill, Barnet | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Centre | The Rainbow Young Peoples Activity Centre, Dollis Valley Drive, Barnet | 931 yd | |
| The Lord Nelson | 14 West End Lane, Barnet | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Palace Restaurant | 193 Mays Lane, Barnet | 458 yd | |
| Barnet Fish Bar | Chesterfield Parade, Bells Hill, Barnet | 670 yd | |
| Loon Wah | 85 Wood Street, Barnet | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 187 Mays Lane, Barnet | 458 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Underhill Junior School UNDERHILL JUNIOR SCHOOL UNDERHILL JUNIOR SCHOOL MAYS LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 224 yd |
| East Barnet Old Grammarians Fc DOLLIS BROOK WALK | grass pitches | 330 yd |
| Barnet Hill Junior Mixed Infant And Nursery School (Closed) Hammond Close | grass pitches | 520 yd |
| St Stephen'S Church Hall 150A 150A BELLS HILL | 726 yd | |
| Totteridge Academy BARNET LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 821 yd |
| Whitings Hill Primary School WHITINGS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 911 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields Barnet Lane | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Barnet Table Tennis Centre BARNET LANE | 991 yd | |
| The Football Pad Barnet Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,059 yd |
| Barnet Cricket Club (Closed) Barnet Lane | grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.