Barnet Gate is in Barnet and in Barnet district. EN5 3HZ 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 Barnet Gate, Barnet, EN5 3HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EN5 3HZ is primarily male, with 54.4% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.8% | 45.6% | -10.2% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 44.2% | 54.4% | 10.2% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
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 | 14.1% | 23.6% | 9.5% | 37.9% | -14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 39.1% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 18.8% | 16.7% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 7.6% |
| Widowed | 17.9% | 17.6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 11.5% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (62.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 20.2% | 23% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -25.4% |
| Good health | 41.3% | 39.7% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 26.9% | 26.8% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 14.1% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 7.9% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 3HZ this area, 50.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 56.8% | 50.9% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 32.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 6.9% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 8.6% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 5.6% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 2.1% | 6.5% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -10.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 17.2% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -16.6% |
| Other | 8.1% | 4.3% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.7% | 85.8% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 80.3% 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 | 89.3% | 80.3% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 8.4% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 7.1% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 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 | 85.1% | 79.9% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 18% | 17.6% | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 12% | 0.8% | -11.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.9% | 37.2% | -16.3% |
| Christian | 61.1% | 46.2% | 14.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Jewish | 6.3% | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barnet Gate was 32.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.0% lower than the Edgwarebury average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Barnet Gate has the 6th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Edgwarebury and the 220th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyver Farm Cottage Barnet Gate, Barnet, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,720,000 | 2023-04-24 | £1,665,369 |
| Hyver Farm Cottage Barnet Gate, Barnet, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2017-02-21 | £1,590,144 |
| Hyver Farm Cottage Barnet Gate, Barnet, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,375,000 | 2007-06-29 | £2,729,779 |
EN5 3HZ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in EN5 3HZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 62% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 144 |
| Full-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron Green Primary School Nicoll Way , WD6 2PP | 3out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtland School Courtland Avenue , Mill Hill NW7 3BG | 4out of 4 | 1,655 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairway Primary School and Children's Centre The Fairway , NW7 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,730 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenilworth Primary School Kenilworth Drive , WD6 1QL | 2out of 4 | 1,806 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerswood Primary School Furzehill Road , WD6 2DW | 3out of 4 | 1,813 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill County High School Worcester Crescent , Mill Hill NW7 4LL | 3out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yavneh College Hillside Avenue , WD6 1HL | 4out of 4 | 2,166 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elstree Screen Arts Academy Studio Way , Elstree WD6 5NN | 2out of 4 | 2,571 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Queen's Road , EN5 4DQ | 4out of 4 | 3,320 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Hertswood Academy Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG | 1out of 4 | 3,376 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,957 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Academy Spur Road , HA8 8DE | 3out of 4 | 3,609 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northway School The Fairway , Mill Hill NW7 3HS | 4out of 4 | 1,784 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellern Mede School Limited Holcombe Hill , Ridgeway NW7 4HX | - not rated | 2,209 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosh Pinah Additional Resource Provision Rosh Pinah Primary School, Glengall Road , HA8 8TE | - not rated | 2,376 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland House School 1 Broadhurst Avenue , HA8 8TP | - not rated | 2,943 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodwyn School Hammers Lane , Mill Hill NW7 4DB | - not rated | 3,003 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller & Carter | Miller And Carter, Stirling Corner, Barnet | 562 yd | |
| T(N)S Catering Management Ltd | Pinnacle House, Stangate Crescent | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hadley Football Club | Hadley Football Club, Brickfield Lane, Barnet | 349 yd | |
| The Gate Public House | The Gate, 195 Barnet Road, Barnet | 456 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Think Organics Private Limited | Britannic House, Stirling Way | 820 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited, Stirling Way | 857 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arkley Village Hall & Tennis Club ARKLEY VILLAGE HALL ARKLEY VILLAGE HALL BRICKFIELD LANE | tennis courts | 451 yd |
| Hdsa Sports Ground THE PAVILION THE PAVILION BRICKFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 458 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.