Bells Hill is in Barnet and in Barnet district. EN5 2SH 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 Bells Hill, Barnet, EN5 2SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN5 2SR, EN5 2TF, EN5 2TD, EN5 2SQ, EN5 2SG, EN5 2TE, EN5 2US, EN5 2RA, EN5 2RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EN5 2SH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 54.1% | 52.2% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 45.9% | 47.8% | 1.9% | 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% | 36% | -4.0% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 50.4% | 10.9% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 9.2% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 0.9% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.4%) 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 | 50.6% | 54.8% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 31.6% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 7.8% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 2SH this area, 9.1% 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 56.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.4% | 9.1% | -8.3% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 8.7% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 10% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 13.5% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.9% | 56.1% | 19.2% | 33.8% | 22.3% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2.6% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.4% 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 | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.8% | 5.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.5% | 0.7% | -2.8% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 60.3% | 64.4% | 4.1% | 81.4% | -17.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 5.8% | 0.7% | -5.1% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.8% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 60.9% 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% | 60.9% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 13.1% | 9.6% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 8.3% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.6% | 13.5% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.4% | 60.3% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 26.7% | 23.6% | 9.8% | 16.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 8.9% | 7.0% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 3.1% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.2% | 1% | -14.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65% | 76.7% | -11.7% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 4.1% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bells Hill was 687.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 718.1% higher than the Barnet Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bells Hill has the highest crime rate of 124 local areas in Barnet Vale and the 11th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 390.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 1063.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Wilbury Lodge Bells Hill, Barnet, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2020-09-02 | £385,726 |
| 3 Wilbury Lodge Bells Hill, Barnet, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2015-12-22 | £362,486 |
| 1 Wilbury Lodge Bells Hill, Barnet, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2012-09-28 | £362,403 |
| 3 Wilbury Lodge Bells Hill, Barnet, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2011-06-10 | £349,236 |
| 5 Wilbury Lodge Bells Hill, Barnet, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2008-12-17 | £365,000 |
EN5 2SH 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,367 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 3,705 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 5,319 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 | 668 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitings Hill Primary School Whitings Road , EN5 2QY | 4out of 4 | 815 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Underhill School Mays Lane , EN5 2LZ | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Primary School Byng Road , EN5 4NS | 3out of 4 | 918 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's RC School Vale Drive , EN5 2ED | 4out of 4 | 1,470 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 | 539 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School High Street , EN5 5RR | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Pioneer Academy Westcombe Drive , EN5 2BE | - not rated | 1,698 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Totteridge Academy Barnet Lane , Barnet N20 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,775 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| JCoSS Castlewood Road , EN4 9GE | 3out of 4 | 3,282 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 | 938 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 | 990 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount House School Camlet Way , Hadley EN4 0NJ | - not rated | 2,294 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyonsdown School 3 Richmond Road , New Barnet EN5 1SA | - not rated | 2,528 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede School Limited Holcombe Hill , Ridgeway NW7 4HX | - not rated | 3,753 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pavilion Study Centre 58b Chandos Avenue , Whetstone N20 9DX | 3out of 4 | 3,862 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 539 yd | |
| Nkora | The Spires Shopping Centre, High Street, Barnet | 816 yd | |
| Mama Fifi | The Spires Shopping Centre, High Street, Barnet | 816 yd | |
| Cha Wan Jia | 94 High Street, Barnet | 831 yd | |
| You Me Sushi | 91 High Street, Barnet | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord Nelson | 14 West End Lane, Barnet | 188 yd | |
| The Black Horse | The Black Horse, 92 Wood Street, Barnet | 563 yd | |
| Sebright Arms | Sebright Arms, 9 Alston Road, Barnet | 696 yd | |
| The Arkley | The Arkley Public House, 2 Barnet Road, Barnet | 728 yd | |
| Kings Head | The Kings Head, 84 High Street, Barnet | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Wah | 85 Wood Street, Barnet | 231 yd | |
| St John The Baptist | St John The Baptist Church, Wood Street, Barnet | 563 yd | |
| Barnet Fish Bar | Chesterfield Parade, Bells Hill, Barnet | 577 yd | |
| Helen's Kitchen | 6 Union Street, Barnet | 680 yd | |
| Juice And More | 4 Union Street | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | The Spires Shopping Centre, High Street, Barnet | 816 yd | |
| Iceland | 126 High Street, Barnet | 866 yd | |
| Co-op | 187 Mays Lane, Barnet | 912 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 64 High Street, Barnet | 918 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ravenscroft Lawn Tennis Club RAVENSCROFT LAWN TENNIS CLUB RAVENSCROFT LAWN TENNIS CLUB BLENHEIM ROAD | tennis courts | 413 yd |
| St Stephen'S Church Hall 150A 150A BELLS HILL | 435 yd | |
| Queen Elizabeths School Playing Fields QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 638 yd |
| Queen Elizabeths School QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 638 yd |
| Wesley Hall STAPYLTON ROAD | 750 yd | |
| Underhill Junior School UNDERHILL JUNIOR SCHOOL UNDERHILL JUNIOR SCHOOL MAYS LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 789 yd |
| Whitings Hill Primary School WHITINGS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 850 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (High Barnet) THE SPIRES SHOPPING CENTRE THE SPIRES SHOPPING CENTRE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 862 yd |
| The Works Gym Ltd (Closed) Unit 14 Unit 14 Alston Road | health and fitness suite | 927 yd |
| Christ Church Primary School BYNG ROAD | grass pitches | 982 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 | 0.0% |
| 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.