Bishops Close is in Barnet and in Barnet district. EN5 2QH 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 Bishops Close, Barnet, EN5 2QH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN5 2AT, EN5 2QG, EN5 2AS, EN5 2AP, EN5 2QS, EN5 2QU, EN5 2QT, EN5 2QP, EN5 2QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EN5 2QH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 52.2% | 53.1% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 47.8% | 46.9% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 36.3% | 34.7% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 48.3% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7% | 10% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 7% | 5.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 45.9% | 48.9% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 30.6% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 14.4% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.4% | 18.6% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 10.9% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 13.6% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 11.2% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 38% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 4.2% |
| Other | 7.4% | 2.3% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 10.1% | 13.6% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 10.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 8.8% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 6.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 70.9% | 58.2% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -23.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 63.2% 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 | 76.6% | 63.2% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 12% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 7% | 6.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.8% | 14.7% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 9.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.6% | 63.2% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 26.4% | 26.1% | 9.8% | 16.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.4% | 0.6% | -17.8% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.2% | 37.2% | -17.0% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Hindu | 10.4% | 1.7% | 8.7% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bishops Close was 28.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.6% lower than the Barnet Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bishops Close has the 27th lowest crime rate of 124 local areas in Barnet Vale and the 172nd lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Bishops Close, Barnet, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2025-03-25 | £619,456 |
| 10 Bishops Close, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2023-01-31 | £605,150 |
| 13 Bishops Close, Barnet, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £605,300 | 2022-10-21 | £561,680 |
| 14 Bishops Close, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,501 | 2022-05-27 | £601,592 |
| 16 Bishops Close, Barnet, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2021-11-16 | £591,889 |
EN5 2QH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 2QH 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 | 69 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| 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 | 3,830 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 4,038 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 4,600 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitings Hill Primary School Whitings Road , EN5 2QY | 4out of 4 | 297 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Underhill School Mays Lane , EN5 2LZ | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foulds School Byng Road , EN5 4NR | 3out of 4 | 1,747 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's RC School Vale Drive , EN5 2ED | 4out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Primary School Byng Road , EN5 4NS | 3out of 4 | 1,973 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,430 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Queen's Road , EN5 4DQ | 4out of 4 | 1,598 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School High Street , EN5 5RR | 3out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Pioneer Academy Westcombe Drive , EN5 2BE | - not rated | 2,023 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill County High School Worcester Crescent , Mill Hill NW7 4LL | 3out of 4 | 2,772 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,767 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 5,343 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 | 5,277 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 | 1,842 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede School Limited Holcombe Hill , Ridgeway NW7 4HX | - not rated | 2,684 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyonsdown School 3 Richmond Road , New Barnet EN5 1SA | - not rated | 2,894 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill School Foundation The Ridgeway , Mill Hill Village NW7 1QS | - not rated | 3,070 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount House School Camlet Way , Hadley EN4 0NJ | - not rated | 3,282 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bells Hill Cafe | 179 Bells Hill, Barnet | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Elizabethans Social Club | Old Elizabethans (Barnet) Memorial Playing Field, Mays Lane, Barnet | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnet Fish Bar | Chesterfield Parade, Bells Hill, Barnet | 522 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitings Hill Primary School WHITINGS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 451 yd |
| East Barnet Old Grammarians Fc DOLLIS BROOK WALK | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| St Stephen'S Church Hall 150A 150A BELLS HILL | 673 yd | |
| Underhill Junior School UNDERHILL JUNIOR SCHOOL UNDERHILL JUNIOR SCHOOL MAYS LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 906 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 | 71.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.