Carter Close is in Barnet and in Barnet district. EN5 2NF is located in the Underhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chipping Barnet. This postcode has been in use since 2014-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carter Close, Barnet, EN5 2NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN5 2NA, EN5 2LS, EN5 2NN, EN5 2NH, EN5 2NW, EN5 2LZ, EN5 2NL, EN5 2LP, EN5 2DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EN5 2NF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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% | 49.6% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 48% | 50.4% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of EN5 2NF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.5% | 32.9% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.2% | 56.7% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 12.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 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 (89.9%) 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 | 51.2% | 58.5% | 7.3% | 48.4% | 10.1% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 31.4% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 7.4% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
In the area around EN5 2NF this area, 8.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 55.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.9% | 8.3% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 6.5% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 12.5% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 13.2% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.9% | 55.1% | 14.2% | 33.8% | 21.3% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.5% 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 | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 5% | 5% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 12.8% | 8.1% | 3.1% | 9.7% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 1.9% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 71.1% | 58.5% | -12.6% | 81.4% | -22.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.5% | 5.4% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 68.6% 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 | 75.9% | 68.6% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 9.4% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 6.2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 10.3% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.6% | 68.9% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 25.6% | 25.4% | 9.8% | 15.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 1.4% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.4% | 1.4% | -17.0% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.2% | 37.2% | -6.0% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 8.9% | 1.7% | 7.2% |
| Jewish | 4.1% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 6% | 0.6% | 5.4% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carter Close was 6.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.2% lower than the Barnet Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carter Close has the lowest crime rate of 124 local areas in Barnet Vale and the 8th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Carter Close, Barnet, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £833,000 | 2019-05-02 | £1,002,783 |
| 1 Carter Close, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2017-12-07 | £829,276 |
| 5 Carter Close, Barnet, Greater London Detached, a newly built property | £675,000 | 2016-06-24 | £773,182 |
| 9 Carter Close, Barnet, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2015-11-20 | £902,866 |
| 7 Carter Close, Barnet, Greater London Detached, a newly built property | £675,000 | 2014-09-26 | £906,072 |
EN5 2NF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 2NF 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 | 152 |
| Self-Employed | 64 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Education | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,077 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 3,339 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 4,681 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 5,358 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 | 298 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitings Hill Primary School Whitings Road , EN5 2QY | 4out of 4 | 714 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's RC School Vale Drive , EN5 2ED | 4out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foulds School Byng Road , EN5 4NR | 3out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Primary School Byng Road , EN5 4NS | 3out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,104 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Totteridge Academy Barnet Lane , Barnet N20 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Queen's Road , EN5 4DQ | 4out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ark Pioneer Academy Westcombe Drive , EN5 2BE | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| JCoSS Castlewood Road , EN4 9GE | 3out of 4 | 3,134 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 | 967 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 5,231 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 | 5,145 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 | 1,045 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyonsdown School 3 Richmond Road , New Barnet EN5 1SA | - not rated | 2,167 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount House School Camlet Way , Hadley EN4 0NJ | - not rated | 2,506 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pavilion Study Centre 58b Chandos Avenue , Whetstone N20 9DX | 3out of 4 | 3,325 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede School Limited Holcombe Hill , Ridgeway NW7 4HX | - not rated | 3,439 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 | 325 yd | |
| Bells Hill Cafe | 179 Bells Hill, Barnet | 585 yd | |
| Le Rose | 47 High Street, Barnet | 983 yd | |
| Mayhek | 45 High Street, Barnet | 985 yd | |
| Shapla Indian Cuisine | 37 High Street, Barnet | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord Nelson | 14 West End Lane, Barnet | 801 yd | |
| The Black Horse | The Black Horse, 92 Wood Street, Barnet | 891 yd | |
| Rainbow Centre | The Rainbow Young Peoples Activity Centre, Dollis Valley Drive, Barnet | 942 yd | |
| Red Lion | Toby Carvery, 31 High Street, Barnet | 985 yd | |
| Kings Head | The Kings Head, 84 High Street, Barnet | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Palace Restaurant | 193 Mays Lane, Barnet | 392 yd | |
| Barnet Fish Bar | Chesterfield Parade, Bells Hill, Barnet | 602 yd | |
| Loon Wah | 85 Wood Street, Barnet | 824 yd | |
| St John The Baptist | St John The Baptist Church, Wood Street, Barnet | 891 yd | |
| From China | 7 High Street, Barnet | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 187 Mays Lane, Barnet | 392 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 64 High Street, Barnet | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Underhill Junior School UNDERHILL JUNIOR SCHOOL UNDERHILL JUNIOR SCHOOL MAYS LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 167 yd |
| Barnet Hill Junior Mixed Infant And Nursery School (Closed) Hammond Close | grass pitches | 536 yd |
| East Barnet Old Grammarians Fc DOLLIS BROOK WALK | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| St Stephen'S Church Hall 150A 150A BELLS HILL | 605 yd | |
| Whitings Hill Primary School WHITINGS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 898 yd |
| Ravenscroft Lawn Tennis Club RAVENSCROFT LAWN TENNIS CLUB RAVENSCROFT LAWN TENNIS CLUB BLENHEIM ROAD | tennis courts | 1,009 yd |
| Totteridge Academy BARNET LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,021 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields Barnet Lane | grass pitches | 1,062 yd |
| Barnet Table Tennis Centre BARNET LANE | 1,067 yd | |
| St Catherines Catholic Primary School VALE DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,069 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.