Hillside Gardens is in Barnet and in Barnet district. EN5 2NG 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 Hillside Gardens, Barnet, EN5 2NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN5 2NB, EN5 4AU, EN5 2LA, EN5 4SN, EN5 2JL, EN5 2JH, EN5 4BL, EN5 2TH, EN5 2LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EN5 2NG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55% | 55.6% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 45% | 44.4% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
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 | 31.2% | 29.3% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.8% | 36.4% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 15.1% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 19.9% | 15.1% | -4.8% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
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 | 37.7% | 42.2% | 4.5% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 33.8% | -4.7% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 18.3% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 4.6% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 45.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.2% | 19.7% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 7.6% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 12.6% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.5% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 9% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.2% | 45.3% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 11.5% |
| Other | 6.1% | 1.3% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 6.9% | 3.4% | -3.5% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 78.1% | 75.8% | -2.3% | 81.4% | -5.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 59.7% 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 | 74.2% | 59.7% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -23.5% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 15.3% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 5.2% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.4% | 13.1% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 7.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70% | 59.9% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -23.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 26.6% | 25.4% | 9.8% | 16.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.7% | 4.1% | -13.6% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 7.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.1% | 37.2% | -16.1% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 7.5% | 0.5% | 7.0% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillside Gardens was 41.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.2% lower than the Barnet Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hillside Gardens has the 46th lowest crime rate of 125 local areas in Barnet Vale and the 306th lowest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Hillside Gardens, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2024-08-29 | £858,800 |
| 3 Hillside Gardens, Barnet, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2024-05-07 | £960,168 |
| 1 Hillside Gardens, Barnet, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2022-02-15 | £746,687 |
| 5A Hillside Gardens, Barnet, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £945,000 | 2021-06-30 | £991,047 |
| 19 Hillside Gardens, Barnet, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2020-03-27 | £1,020,843 |
EN5 2NG 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in EN5 2NG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 87 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,868 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 3,221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 5,192 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 5,404 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foulds School Byng Road , EN5 4NR | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Underhill Junior School Mays Lane , EN5 2LZ | - not rated | 760 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Underhill School Mays Lane , EN5 2LZ | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnet Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School Hammond Close , EN5 2EQ | - not rated | 875 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Primary School Byng Road , EN5 4NS | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Queen's Road , EN5 4DQ | 4out of 4 | 697 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Queen's Road , EN5 4DQ | - not rated | 697 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School High Street , EN5 5RR | 3out of 4 | 699 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School High Street , EN5 5RR | - not rated | 699 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Pioneer Academy Westcombe Drive , EN5 2BE | 4out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | 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 | 4,624 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furzehill Middle School Furzehill Road , WD6 2EF | - not rated | 5,155 yd | Community 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 | 435 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martha's Junior School 5b Union Street , EN5 4HY | - not rated | 254 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Susi Earnshaw Theatre School 68 High Street , EN5 5SJ | - not rated | 495 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Windmill School Moxon Street , EN5 5TS | - not rated | 647 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgware Jewish Primary School Hammond Close , Edgware EN5 2EQ | - not rated | 841 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount House School Camlet Way , Hadley EN4 0NJ | - not rated | 1,897 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cha Wan Jia | 94 High Street, Barnet | 444 yd | |
| Dee Dee Thai Food | 78 High Street, Barnet | 448 yd | |
| Barnet Cafe | 80 High Street, Barnet | 448 yd | |
| You Me Sushi | 91 High Street, Barnet | 478 yd | |
| Le Rose | 47 High Street, Barnet | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Horse | The Black Horse, 92 Wood Street, Barnet | 221 yd | |
| The Lord Nelson | 14 West End Lane, Barnet | 367 yd | |
| Kings Head | The Kings Head, 84 High Street, Barnet | 448 yd | |
| Red Lion | Toby Carvery, 31 High Street, Barnet | 490 yd | |
| Ye Olde Mitre | Ye Olde Mitre Inne, 58 High Street, Barnet | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John The Baptist | St John The Baptist Church, Wood Street, Barnet | 221 yd | |
| Loon Wah | 85 Wood Street, Barnet | 343 yd | |
| Helen's Kitchen | 6 Union Street, Barnet | 345 yd | |
| Juice And More | 4 Union Street | 436 yd | |
| McDonald's | 102 High Street, Barnet | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 126 High Street, Barnet | 497 yd | |
| Waitrose | The Spires Shopping Centre, High Street, Barnet | 499 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 64 High Street, Barnet | 521 yd | |
| Co-op | 187 Mays Lane, Barnet | 766 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ravenscroft Lawn Tennis Club RAVENSCROFT LAWN TENNIS CLUB RAVENSCROFT LAWN TENNIS CLUB BLENHEIM ROAD | tennis courts | 456 yd |
| Wesley Hall STAPYLTON ROAD | 487 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (High Barnet) THE SPIRES SHOPPING CENTRE THE SPIRES SHOPPING CENTRE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 521 yd |
| The Works Gym Ltd (Closed) Unit 14 Unit 14 Alston Road | health and fitness suite | 746 yd |
| Queen Elizabeths School Playing Fields QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Queen Elizabeths School QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 754 yd |
| Underhill Junior School UNDERHILL JUNIOR SCHOOL UNDERHILL JUNIOR SCHOOL MAYS LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 761 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre MEADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 764 yd |
| St Stephen'S Church Hall 150A 150A BELLS HILL | 789 yd | |
| Barnet Hill Junior Mixed Infant And Nursery School (Closed) Hammond Close | grass pitches | 950 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 38.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 38.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 38.5% |
| 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 | 67.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.