St Albans Road is in Barnet and in Barnet district. EN5 4LD 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 St Albans Road, Barnet, EN5 4LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN5 4LG, EN5 4LE, EN5 4LQ, EN5 4LA, EN5 4LB, EN5 4LJ, EN5 4PH, EN5 4LH, EN5 4EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EN5 4LD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.8% | 50.9% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 44.2% | 49.1% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 4LD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.1% 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 | 24.1% | 28.1% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.6% | 58.1% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 13.9% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 6.3% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 6.7% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 56.4% | 59.5% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 11.1% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 30.7% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 8% | 6.8% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 4LD this area, 7.4% 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 62.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.4% | 7.4% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 6.3% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 11.9% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 6.7% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -10.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.5% | 62.5% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 28.7% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.5% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.4% | 88.1% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 85.4% 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 | 85.8% | 85.4% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 5.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.9% | 85.1% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 13.1% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 11% | 0.3% | -10.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 76.7% | 14.4% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Albans Road was 84.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.2% lower than the Barnet Vale average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St Albans Road has the 41st highest crime rate of 125 local areas in Barnet Vale and the 397th highest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 57.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 St Albans Road, Barnet, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £728,000 | 2025-08-15 | £697,789 |
| Flat A 103 St Albans Road, Barnet, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2022-04-06 | £258,590 |
| 141 St Albans Road, Barnet, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2022-03-29 | £695,593 |
| 147 St Albans Road, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2021-09-30 | £716,457 |
| 133 St Albans Road, Barnet, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2021-04-19 | £738,339 |
EN5 4LD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 4LD 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| 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 | 3,037 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 3,490 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 | 450 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Primary School Byng Road , EN5 4NS | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monken Hadley CofE Primary School Camlet Way , Monken Hadley EN4 0NJ | 4out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's RC School Vale Drive , EN5 2ED | 3out of 4 | 1,499 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Underhill Junior School Mays Lane , EN5 2LZ | - not rated | 1,622 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 653 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Queen's Road , EN5 4DQ | - not rated | 653 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School High Street , EN5 5RR | 3out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School High Street , EN5 5RR | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Pioneer Academy Westcombe Drive , EN5 2BE | 4out of 4 | 1,835 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 4,512 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furzehill Middle School Furzehill Road , WD6 2EF | - not rated | 5,254 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 | 827 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 | 629 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Windmill School Moxon Street , EN5 5TS | - not rated | 760 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Susi Earnshaw Theatre School 68 High Street , EN5 5SJ | - not rated | 785 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount House School Camlet Way , Hadley EN4 0NJ | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgware Jewish Primary School Hammond Close , Edgware EN5 2EQ | - not rated | 1,665 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Open Door Centre | 56 St Albans Road, Barnet | 121 yd | |
| Dorys Cafe | 3 St Albans Road, Barnet | 224 yd | |
| Hadley House Restaurant And Bar | 149 High Street, Barnet | 315 yd | |
| PizzaExpress /Mac & Wings | 242 High Street, Barnet | 345 yd | |
| Odos | 238 High Street, Barnet | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Olde Monken Holt | Ye Olde Monken Holt, 193 High Street, Barnet | 315 yd | |
| Sebright Arms | Sebright Arms, 9 Alston Road, Barnet | 363 yd | |
| The Butchers Arms | 148 High Street, Barnet | 471 yd | |
| Barnet Elizabethans Rugby Football Club Ltd | Barnet Rugby Football Club, Byng Road, Barnet | 613 yd | |
| The Black Horse | The Black Horse, 92 Wood Street, Barnet | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Leaf | Exchange Buildings, St Albans Road, Barnet | 356 yd | |
| KFC | 133 High Street, Barnet | 427 yd | |
| Fortune Cat | 145 High Street, Barnet | 435 yd | |
| Shakeaway | The Spires Shopping Centre, High Street, Barnet | 447 yd | |
| Helen's Kitchen | 6 Union Street, Barnet | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | The Spires Shopping Centre, High Street, Barnet | 447 yd | |
| Iceland | 126 High Street, Barnet | 599 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 64 High Street, Barnet | 815 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Works Gym Ltd (Closed) Unit 14 Unit 14 Alston Road | health and fitness suite | 132 yd |
| Wesley Hall STAPYLTON ROAD | 386 yd | |
| Christ Church Primary School BYNG ROAD | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (High Barnet) THE SPIRES SHOPPING CENTRE THE SPIRES SHOPPING CENTRE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 496 yd |
| The Shire London ST. ALBANS ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
| Ravenscroft Lawn Tennis Club RAVENSCROFT LAWN TENNIS CLUB RAVENSCROFT LAWN TENNIS CLUB BLENHEIM ROAD | tennis courts | 676 yd |
| Queen Elizabeths School Playing Fields QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Queen Elizabeths School QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 695 yd |
| Barnet Elizabethans Rugby Football Club Byng Road | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Old Fold Manor Golf Club OLD FOLD MANOR GOLF CLUB OLD FOLD MANOR GOLF CLUB OLD FOLD LANE | golf | 785 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.