Bells Hill is in Barnet and in Barnet district. EN5 2RY is located in the Underhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chipping Barnet. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bells Hill, Barnet, EN5 2RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN5 2RB, EN5 2SE, EN5 2SB, EN5 2SF, EN5 4BX, EN5 2SA, EN5 2TN, EN5 2RA, EN5 2SR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EN5 2RY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 50.8% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48% | 49.2% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 35.4% | 36.3% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 45.1% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 10.6% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 4.9% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 46.7% | 52% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 32.7% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 10.2% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 2RY this area, 9.5% 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 50%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.8% | 9.5% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 12% | 4.5% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 10.9% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.9% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 10.9% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.1% | 50% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 16.2% |
| Other | 7.1% | 1.8% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 10.3% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 8.7% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 4.8% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 76.5% | 65.8% | -10.7% | 81.4% | -15.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
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 | 73.9% | 59.7% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -23.5% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 14.5% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.8% | 17.6% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 12.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67% | 59.9% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -23.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 30.1% | 27.2% | 9.8% | 20.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 5.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.9% | 1.5% | -21.4% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.5% | 37.2% | -11.7% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 6.1% | 0.5% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bells Hill was 33.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.0% lower than the Barnet Vale average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bells Hill has the 35th lowest crime rate of 124 local areas in Barnet Vale and the 226th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Bells Hill, Barnet, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-11-13 | £283,620 |
| 6 Bells Hill, Barnet, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2022-12-22 | £362,115 |
| 22 Bells Hill, Barnet, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-12-22 | £334,260 |
| 42 Bells Hill, Barnet, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £392,000 | 2022-08-17 | £363,251 |
| 40 Bells Hill, Barnet, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-02-11 | £286,810 |
EN5 2RY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 2RY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Education | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 3,275 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 3,632 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 5,415 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 | 501 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Primary School Byng Road , EN5 4NS | 3out of 4 | 773 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Underhill School Mays Lane , EN5 2LZ | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitings Hill Primary School Whitings Road , EN5 2QY | 4out of 4 | 995 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's RC School Vale Drive , EN5 2ED | 4out of 4 | 1,404 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 | 405 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School High Street , EN5 5RR | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Pioneer Academy Westcombe Drive , EN5 2BE | - not rated | 1,659 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Totteridge Academy Barnet Lane , Barnet N20 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,849 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| JCoSS Castlewood Road , EN4 9GE | 3out of 4 | 3,156 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 | 816 yd | Further education | 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 | 859 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount House School Camlet Way , Hadley EN4 0NJ | - not rated | 2,119 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyonsdown School 3 Richmond Road , New Barnet EN5 1SA | - not rated | 2,462 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pavilion Study Centre 58b Chandos Avenue , Whetstone N20 9DX | 3out of 4 | 3,852 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede School Limited Holcombe Hill , Ridgeway NW7 4HX | - not rated | 3,932 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nkora | The Spires Shopping Centre, High Street, Barnet | 639 yd | |
| Mama Fifi | The Spires Shopping Centre, High Street, Barnet | 639 yd | |
| You Me Sushi | 91 High Street, Barnet | 671 yd | |
| Cha Wan Jia | 94 High Street, Barnet | 679 yd | |
| Dee Dee Thai Food | 78 High Street, Barnet | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord Nelson | 14 West End Lane, Barnet | 90 yd | |
| The Black Horse | The Black Horse, 92 Wood Street, Barnet | 399 yd | |
| Sebright Arms | Sebright Arms, 9 Alston Road, Barnet | 523 yd | |
| Kings Head | The Kings Head, 84 High Street, Barnet | 690 yd | |
| Barnet Elizabethans Rugby Football Club Ltd | Barnet Rugby Football Club, Byng Road, Barnet | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Wah | 85 Wood Street, Barnet | 89 yd | |
| St John The Baptist | St John The Baptist Church, Wood Street, Barnet | 399 yd | |
| Helen's Kitchen | 6 Union Street, Barnet | 510 yd | |
| Juice And More | 4 Union Street | 636 yd | |
| Shakeaway | The Spires Shopping Centre, High Street, Barnet | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | The Spires Shopping Centre, High Street, Barnet | 639 yd | |
| Iceland | 126 High Street, Barnet | 702 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 64 High Street, Barnet | 778 yd | |
| Co-op | 187 Mays Lane, Barnet | 945 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ravenscroft Lawn Tennis Club RAVENSCROFT LAWN TENNIS CLUB RAVENSCROFT LAWN TENNIS CLUB BLENHEIM ROAD | tennis courts | 272 yd |
| Queen Elizabeths School Playing Fields QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 545 yd |
| Queen Elizabeths School QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 545 yd |
| Wesley Hall STAPYLTON ROAD | 569 yd | |
| St Stephen'S Church Hall 150A 150A BELLS HILL | 616 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (High Barnet) THE SPIRES SHOPPING CENTRE THE SPIRES SHOPPING CENTRE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 689 yd |
| The Works Gym Ltd (Closed) Unit 14 Unit 14 Alston Road | health and fitness suite | 752 yd |
| Christ Church Primary School BYNG ROAD | grass pitches | 852 yd |
| Underhill Junior School UNDERHILL JUNIOR SCHOOL UNDERHILL JUNIOR SCHOOL MAYS LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 867 yd |
| Whitings Hill Primary School WHITINGS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,029 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 | 3.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 3.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 3.7% |
| 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 | 74.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.