Clayton Cottages is in Barnet and in Barnet district. EN5 3EY is located in the High Barnet electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chipping Barnet. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clayton Cottages, Barnet, EN5 3EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN5 3ET, EN5 3HB, EN5 3EX, EN5 3EU, EN5 3EZ, EN5 3EW, EN5 3HE, EN5 3ES, EN5 3AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EN5 3EY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 56.6% | 52.7% | -3.9% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 43.4% | 47.3% | 3.9% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 3EY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.6% 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 | 22.3% | 25.7% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -12.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59% | 54.6% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 10.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 7% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 9% | 8.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 (88%) 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 | 47% | 58.1% | 11.1% | 48.4% | 9.7% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 29.9% | -6.6% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 8.1% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 47.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.5% | 10.6% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 7.4% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 14.1% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 13.4% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.7% | 47.5% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 13.7% |
| Other | 5% | 3.5% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.8% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 9% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 3% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 84.1% | 74.8% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -6.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 78.6% 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 | 79.3% | 78.6% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 7.1% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3% | 5.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 8.3% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.5% | 79% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 18.6% | 18.0% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 0.6% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.4% | 1.8% | -15.6% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 76.7% | 15.5% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15% | 37.2% | -22.2% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 5.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% |
| Jewish | 18.6% | 0.5% | 18.1% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clayton Cottages was 35.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.4% lower than the Edgwarebury average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Clayton Cottages has the 11th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Edgwarebury and the 232nd lowest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Clayton Cottages Barnet Road, Barnet, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2025-02-14 | £503,094 |
| 4 Clayton Cottages Barnet Road, Barnet, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2021-06-29 | £671,185 |
| 3 Clayton Cottages Barnet Road, Barnet, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £399,950 | 2015-12-22 | £472,260 |
| 3 Clayton Cottages, Barnet, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £279,000 | 2009-12-21 | £542,532 |
| 3 Clayton Cottages, Barnet, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £238,950 | 2002-09-20 | £661,654 |
EN5 3EY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 3EY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 student residents living in EN5 3EY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 74 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,139 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 4,453 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 | 696 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foulds School Byng Road , EN5 4NR | 3out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Primary School Byng Road , EN5 4NS | 3out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Underhill Junior School Mays Lane , EN5 2LZ | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Underhill School Mays Lane , EN5 2LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Community 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 | 1,033 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Queen's Road , EN5 4DQ | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School High Street , EN5 5RR | 3out of 4 | 1,992 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School High Street , EN5 5RR | - not rated | 1,992 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Totteridge Academy Barnet Lane , N20 8AZ | - not rated | 2,208 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,472 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furzehill Middle School Furzehill Road , WD6 2EF | - not rated | 3,879 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Middle School Gateshead Road , WD6 4NJ | - not rated | 4,944 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 | 1,727 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 | 1,437 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgware Jewish Primary School Hammond Close , Edgware EN5 2EQ | - not rated | 1,714 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Susi Earnshaw Theatre School 68 High Street , EN5 5SJ | - not rated | 1,778 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Windmill School Moxon Street , EN5 5TS | - not rated | 1,913 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount House School Camlet Way , Hadley EN4 0NJ | - not rated | 3,000 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 | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arkley | The Arkley Public House, 2 Barnet Road, Barnet | 292 yd | |
| The Lord Nelson | 14 West End Lane, Barnet | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnet Fish Bar | Chesterfield Parade, Bells Hill, Barnet | 737 yd | |
| Loon Wah | 85 Wood Street, Barnet | 1,006 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitings Hill Primary School WHITINGS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 616 yd |
| St Stephen'S Church Hall 150A 150A BELLS HILL | 694 yd | |
| Queen Elizabeths School Playing Fields QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 999 yd |
| Queen Elizabeths School QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 999 yd |
| Ravenscroft Lawn Tennis Club RAVENSCROFT LAWN TENNIS CLUB RAVENSCROFT LAWN TENNIS CLUB BLENHEIM ROAD | tennis courts | 1,060 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 | 80.0% |
| 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.