Kingsmead is in Barnet and in Barnet district. EN5 5AY 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 Kingsmead, Barnet, EN5 5AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN5 5AX, EN5 5JZ, EN5 5LB, EN5 5AZ, EN5 5AU, EN5 5BG, EN5 5LA, EN5 5BQ, EN5 5JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EN5 5AY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% of residents 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 | 49.7% | 48.1% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 50.3% | 51.9% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 5AY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.8% 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 | 28.8% | 24.7% | -4.1% | 37.9% | -13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.6% | 59.8% | 6.2% | 44.2% | 15.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 7.1% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 6.4% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 48.4% | 43.1% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 33% | 41.3% | 8.3% | 33.6% | 7.7% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 12% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 11.4% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 6.4% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 7.1% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 18.9% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.7% | 48.1% | 5.4% | 33.8% | 14.3% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.4% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 88.6% | 77.6% | -11.0% | 81.4% | -3.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1% | 5% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 73.7% 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 | 79.1% | 73.7% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 8.8% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 3.5% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 11.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.5% | 73.7% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 20.1% | 19.4% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.3% | 2.4% | -14.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Not answered | 11.7% | 6.0% | 5.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsmead was 54.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.8% lower than the Barnet Vale average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Kingsmead has the 62nd highest crime rate of 125 local areas in Barnet Vale and the 436th lowest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Kingsmead, Barnet, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £895,000 | 2025-10-30 | £876,813 |
| 18 Kingsmead, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2021-06-30 | £712,540 |
| 6 Kingsmead, Barnet, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2019-07-04 | £770,038 |
| 32 Kingsmead, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2019-02-08 | £831,641 |
| 44 Kingsmead, Barnet, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £684,000 | 2016-11-04 | £770,657 |
The percentage of retired residents living in EN5 5AY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 111 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 31 |
| Other | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,742 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 2,146 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,434 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 5,029 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 | 3out of 4 | 444 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromer Road Primary School Cromer Road , New Barnet EN5 5HT | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnet Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School Hammond Close , EN5 2EQ | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasvenor Avenue Infant School Grasvenor Avenue , EN5 2BY | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasvenor Avenue Infant School Grasvenor Avenue , EN5 2BY | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School High Street , EN5 5RR | 3out of 4 | 447 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School High Street , EN5 5RR | - not rated | 447 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Pioneer Academy Westcombe Drive , EN5 2BE | 4out of 4 | 702 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| JCoSS Castlewood Road , EN4 9GE | 3out of 4 | 1,645 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Queen's Road , EN5 4DQ | 4out of 4 | 1,696 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 | 731 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Imperial College London Mathematics School C/O Woodhouse College , Woodhouse Road N12 9EY | - not rated | 5,193 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 5,193 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 5,193 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate College High Street , Southgate N14 6BS | - not rated | 5,315 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,076 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill School Moxon Street , EN5 5TS | - not rated | 634 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Susi Earnshaw Theatre School 68 High Street , EN5 5SJ | - not rated | 704 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyonsdown School 3 Richmond Road , New Barnet EN5 1SA | - not rated | 1,047 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Martha's Junior School 5b Union Street , EN5 4HY | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgware Jewish Primary School Hammond Close , Edgware EN5 2EQ | - not rated | 1,169 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TFL High Barnet | High Barnet Underground Station, Station Approach, Barnet | 334 yd | |
| Ringo's Peri Peri | 50 High Street, Barnet | 633 yd | |
| Yokoso Japan | 56 High Street, Barnet | 649 yd | |
| Balady One Ltd | 60 High Street, Barnet | 669 yd | |
| Munchies | 49 High Street, Barnet | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Barnet Valley Bowling Club | Victoria Recreation Ground, Park Road, Barnet | 421 yd | |
| Ye Olde Mitre | Ye Olde Mitre Inne, 58 High Street, Barnet | 669 yd | |
| Queens Arms | Queens Arms, Great North Road, Barnet | 680 yd | |
| Red Lion | Toby Carvery, 31 High Street, Barnet | 682 yd | |
| Barnet Table Tennis Club | Barnet Table Tennis Centre, Barnet Lane, Barnet | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| From China | 7 High Street, Barnet | 466 yd | |
| Papa John's | 24 High Street, Barnet | 538 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 42 High Street, Barnet | 538 yd | |
| Souvlikeit Ltd | 40 High Street, Barnet | 538 yd | |
| Mooboo Barnet | 52 High Street, Barnet | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 64 High Street, Barnet | 669 yd | |
| Tesco | Greenhill Parade, Great North Road, Barnet | 728 yd | |
| Iceland | 126 High Street, Barnet | 846 yd | |
| Waitrose | The Spires Shopping Centre, High Street, Barnet | 1,013 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre MEADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 383 yd |
| St Catherines Catholic Primary School VALE DRIVE | grass pitches | 443 yd |
| Underhill Stadium (Closed) UNDERHILL STADIUM UNDERHILL STADIUM WESTCOMBE DRIVE | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Barnet Lawn Tennis Club GLOUCESTER ROAD | tennis courts | 874 yd |
| Tudor Park Clifford Road | golf, tennis courts | 899 yd |
| Cromer Road Primary School CROMER ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 935 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (High Barnet) THE SPIRES SHOPPING CENTRE THE SPIRES SHOPPING CENTRE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 936 yd |
| Barnet Cricket Club (Closed) Barnet Lane | grass pitches | 958 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 | 38.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.