Highlands Road is in Barnet and in Barnet district. EN5 5AB is located in the Barnet Vale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chipping Barnet. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Highlands Road, Barnet, EN5 5AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN5 5AA, EN5 5DR, EN5 5BA, EN5 5DS, EN5 5AD, EN5 5AJ, EN5 5DP, EN5 5AH, EN5 5EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EN5 5AB has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.8% of the population 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% | 58.8% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 7.8% |
| Male | 44% | 41.2% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -7.8% |
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 | 23.8% | 32.2% | 8.4% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 36.4% | -10.4% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 16.1% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| Widowed | 15.2% | 11.1% | -4.1% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
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 | 47.4% | 45.5% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 33.9% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 14.6% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 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.
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 | 19.9% | 16.1% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 9.4% | 0.7% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 9.8% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 12.2% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.8% | 47.5% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 13.7% |
| Other | 8.2% | 2% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.1% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 8.3% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 81.2% | 73.1% | -8.1% | 81.4% | -8.3% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 62.1% 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 | 81.6% | 62.1% | -19.5% | 83.2% | -21.1% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 19.6% | 14.7% | 6.1% | 13.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 6.6% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.7% | 61.7% | -18.0% | 83.2% | -21.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 26.7% | 24.8% | 9.8% | 16.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 6.3% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.7% | 2.3% | -12.4% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 12% | 1.3% | 10.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.9% | 37.2% | -13.3% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Jewish | 6.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highlands Road was 79.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.1% lower than the Barnet Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Highlands Road has the 48th highest crime rate of 124 local areas in Barnet Vale and the 419th highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 113.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Highlands Road, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2023-10-26 | £1,258,108 |
| 18 Highlands Road, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £612,500 | 2015-06-04 | £767,480 |
| 8 Highlands Road, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2015-05-22 | £740,713 |
| 34 Highlands Road, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2014-08-20 | £839,099 |
| 36 Highlands Road, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £438,000 | 2011-09-21 | £769,392 |
EN5 5AB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 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 | 1,603 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 1,922 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,134 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 4,622 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's RC School Vale Drive , EN5 2ED | 4out of 4 | 318 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasvenor Avenue Infant School Grasvenor Avenue , EN5 2BY | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromer Road Primary School Cromer Road , New Barnet EN5 5HT | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Underhill School Mays Lane , EN5 2LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monken Hadley CofE Primary School Camlet Way , Monken Hadley EN4 0NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,731 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Pioneer Academy Westcombe Drive , EN5 2BE | - not rated | 343 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School High Street , EN5 5RR | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Totteridge Academy Barnet Lane , Barnet N20 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| JCoSS Castlewood Road , EN4 9GE | 3out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Queen's Road , EN5 4DQ | 4out of 4 | 1,939 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 962 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,780 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wren Academy Finchley Hilton Avenue , North Finchley N12 9HB | 4out of 4 | 4,663 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyonsdown School 3 Richmond Road , New Barnet EN5 1SA | - not rated | 752 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Susi Earnshaw Theatre School 68 High Street , EN5 5SJ | - not rated | 966 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount House School Camlet Way , Hadley EN4 0NJ | - not rated | 1,770 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pavilion Study Centre 58b Chandos Avenue , Whetstone N20 9DX | 3out of 4 | 2,306 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill School Church Hill Road , East Barnet EN4 8XE | - not rated | 3,032 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spielburger Restaurant | Everyman Cinema, Great North Road, Barnet | 185 yd | |
| New Curry Centre | Greenhill Parade, Great North Road, Barnet | 215 yd | |
| Vibe Cafe | Greenhill Parade, Great North Road, Barnet | 215 yd | |
| Epic Cafe | Western Parade, Great North Road, Barnet | 274 yd | |
| Fresh Fry | Western Parade, Great North Road, Barnet | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Arms | Queens Arms, Great North Road, Barnet | 186 yd | |
| The Weavers | Greenhill Parade, Great North Road, Barnet | 282 yd | |
| Barnet Table Tennis Club | Barnet Table Tennis Centre, Barnet Lane, Barnet | 478 yd | |
| Rainbow Centre | The Rainbow Young Peoples Activity Centre, Dollis Valley Drive, Barnet | 718 yd | |
| St Peter's Social Club | 63 Somerset Road, Barnet | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon Tree | Greenhill Parade, Great North Road, Barnet | 215 yd | |
| Barnet Grills And Restaurant | Greenhill Parade, Great North Road, Barnet | 282 yd | |
| Ijinle | Meadow Works, Great North Road, Barnet | 720 yd | |
| From China | 7 High Street, Barnet | 760 yd | |
| Sea Life | 48 Bulwer Road, Barnet | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Greenhill Parade, Great North Road, Barnet | 215 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 64 High Street, Barnet | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet Lawn Tennis Club GLOUCESTER ROAD | tennis courts | 410 yd |
| St Catherines Catholic Primary School VALE DRIVE | grass pitches | 449 yd |
| Underhill Stadium (Closed) UNDERHILL STADIUM UNDERHILL STADIUM WESTCOMBE DRIVE | grass pitches | 452 yd |
| Barnet Cricket Club (Closed) Barnet Lane | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Barnet Playing Fields BARNET PLAYING FIELDS BARNET PLAYING FIELDS BARNET LANE | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre MEADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 734 yd |
| The Football Pad Barnet Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 804 yd |
| Barnet Table Tennis Centre BARNET LANE | 900 yd | |
| Cromer Road Primary School CROMER ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 927 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields Barnet Lane | grass pitches | 1,015 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.