The Croft is in Barnet and in Barnet district. EN5 2TL 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 The Croft, Barnet, EN5 2TL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN5 2SF, EN5 2TH, EN5 2TN, EN5 2SG, EN5 2TE, EN5 2TF, EN5 2SR, EN5 2RY, EN5 2TW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EN5 2TL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% 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 | 51.4% | 55.3% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 48.6% | 44.7% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
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 2TL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.3% 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% | 22.9% | -4.6% | 37.9% | -15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.6% | 62.3% | 7.7% | 44.2% | 18.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 4.3% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 8.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 45.1% | 45.1% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 35.7% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 14% | 13.9% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 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 44.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.9% | 16.9% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 9.1% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 10% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 12.6% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.3% | 44.2% | 2.9% | 33.8% | 10.4% |
| Other | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 89.5% | 79.2% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -2.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 6.3% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 82.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 82.7% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| European Union | 1% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 6% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 82.7% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.8% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 1.5% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.7% | 37.2% | -13.5% |
| Christian | 63.5% | 46.2% | 17.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Croft was 6.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.8% lower than the Barnet Vale average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
The Croft has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 124 local areas in Barnet Vale and the 9th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 The Croft, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2023-03-13 | £746,690 |
| 4 The Croft, Barnet, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £412,000 | 2022-10-06 | £382,542 |
| 36 The Croft, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2021-10-26 | £817,101 |
| 20 The Croft, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £728,000 | 2019-08-30 | £806,867 |
| 34 The Croft, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2019-08-23 | £847,875 |
EN5 2TL 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 2TL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 3,200 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 3,541 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 5,267 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 | 630 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Underhill School Mays Lane , EN5 2LZ | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Primary School Byng Road , EN5 4NS | 3out of 4 | 914 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitings Hill Primary School Whitings Road , EN5 2QY | 4out of 4 | 918 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's RC School Vale Drive , EN5 2ED | 4out of 4 | 1,307 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 | 552 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School High Street , EN5 5RR | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Pioneer Academy Westcombe Drive , EN5 2BE | - not rated | 1,545 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Totteridge Academy Barnet Lane , Barnet N20 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,700 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| JCoSS Castlewood Road , EN4 9GE | 3out of 4 | 3,113 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 | 770 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 | 824 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount House School Camlet Way , Hadley EN4 0NJ | - not rated | 2,160 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyonsdown School 3 Richmond Road , New Barnet EN5 1SA | - not rated | 2,366 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pavilion Study Centre 58b Chandos Avenue , Whetstone N20 9DX | 3out of 4 | 3,725 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede School Limited Holcombe Hill , Ridgeway NW7 4HX | - not rated | 3,845 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 | 650 yd | |
| Cha Wan Jia | 94 High Street, Barnet | 676 yd | |
| Dee Dee Thai Food | 78 High Street, Barnet | 682 yd | |
| Barnet Cafe | 80 High Street, Barnet | 682 yd | |
| Nkora | The Spires Shopping Centre, High Street, Barnet | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord Nelson | 14 West End Lane, Barnet | 227 yd | |
| The Black Horse | The Black Horse, 92 Wood Street, Barnet | 424 yd | |
| Sebright Arms | Sebright Arms, 9 Alston Road, Barnet | 641 yd | |
| Kings Head | The Kings Head, 84 High Street, Barnet | 682 yd | |
| Red Lion | Toby Carvery, 31 High Street, Barnet | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Wah | 85 Wood Street, Barnet | 238 yd | |
| St John The Baptist | St John The Baptist Church, Wood Street, Barnet | 424 yd | |
| Helen's Kitchen | 6 Union Street, Barnet | 547 yd | |
| Juice And More | 4 Union Street | 657 yd | |
| Barnet Fish Bar | Chesterfield Parade, Bells Hill, Barnet | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | The Spires Shopping Centre, High Street, Barnet | 693 yd | |
| Iceland | 126 High Street, Barnet | 721 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 64 High Street, Barnet | 755 yd | |
| Co-op | 187 Mays Lane, Barnet | 801 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ravenscroft Lawn Tennis Club RAVENSCROFT LAWN TENNIS CLUB RAVENSCROFT LAWN TENNIS CLUB BLENHEIM ROAD | tennis courts | 418 yd |
| St Stephen'S Church Hall 150A 150A BELLS HILL | 561 yd | |
| Wesley Hall STAPYLTON ROAD | 648 yd | |
| Queen Elizabeths School Playing Fields QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Queen Elizabeths School QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 693 yd |
| Underhill Junior School UNDERHILL JUNIOR SCHOOL UNDERHILL JUNIOR SCHOOL MAYS LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 719 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (High Barnet) THE SPIRES SHOPPING CENTRE THE SPIRES SHOPPING CENTRE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 730 yd |
| The Works Gym Ltd (Closed) Unit 14 Unit 14 Alston Road | health and fitness suite | 864 yd |
| Whitings Hill Primary School WHITINGS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 983 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre MEADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 983 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 | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.6% |
| 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 | 58.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.