Potters Lane is in Barnet and in Barnet district. EN5 5BH 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 Potters Lane, Barnet, EN5 5BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN5 5EJ, EN5 5LQ, EN5 5AU, EN5 5EH, EN5 5AS, EN5 5AT, EN5 5BL, EN5 5ER, EN5 5HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EN5 5BH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 52.2% | 52.3% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 47.8% | 47.7% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 31.3% | 36.8% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 45.5% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 6.9% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 7.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 (87%) 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 | 51.2% | 56.2% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 30.8% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 10% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 61.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 10% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 4.3% | -8.6% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 7.8% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 11.7% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.9% | 61.3% | 18.4% | 33.8% | 27.5% |
| Other | 5.8% | 3% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 6.7% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 3.7% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 79.5% | 71.8% | -7.7% | 81.4% | -9.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 76.2% 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 | 76.1% | 76.2% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 7.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 3.7% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.6% | 9.4% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.7% | 75.9% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 17.4% | 16.0% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.4% | 1% | -15.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Jewish | 4.7% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Potters Lane was 61.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.3% lower than the Barnet Vale average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Potters Lane has the 60th highest crime rate of 124 local areas in Barnet Vale and the 501st lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Potters Lane, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2025-01-15 | £432,458 |
| 10 Potters Lane, Barnet, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2016-10-17 | £776,949 |
| 22 Potters Lane, Barnet, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2016-04-07 | £664,180 |
| 12 Potters Lane, Barnet, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £613,000 | 2015-09-03 | £765,238 |
| 14 Potters Lane, Barnet, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2014-01-17 | £690,169 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,606 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 2,030 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,342 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 5,080 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 | 580 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromer Road Primary School Cromer Road , New Barnet EN5 5HT | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasvenor Avenue Infant School Grasvenor Avenue , EN5 2BY | 3out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monken Hadley CofE Primary School Camlet Way , Monken Hadley EN4 0NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Underhill School Mays Lane , EN5 2LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 607 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Pioneer Academy Westcombe Drive , EN5 2BE | - not rated | 789 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| JCoSS Castlewood Road , EN4 9GE | 3out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Queen's Road , EN5 4DQ | 4out of 4 | 1,832 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Totteridge Academy Barnet Lane , Barnet N20 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,865 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 882 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 5,203 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 | 5,082 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susi Earnshaw Theatre School 68 High Street , EN5 5SJ | - not rated | 848 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyonsdown School 3 Richmond Road , New Barnet EN5 1SA | - not rated | 975 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount House School Camlet Way , Hadley EN4 0NJ | - not rated | 1,309 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pavilion Study Centre 58b Chandos Avenue , Whetstone N20 9DX | 3out of 4 | 2,644 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill School Church Hill Road , East Barnet EN4 8XE | - not rated | 3,274 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wings | 6 Potters Road, Barnet | 507 yd | |
| Potters Pantry | 4 Potters Road, Barnet | 507 yd | |
| The Juice King | 10 Potters Road, Barnet | 560 yd | |
| TFL High Barnet | High Barnet Underground Station, Station Approach, Barnet | 591 yd | |
| Theo's Cafe And Grill | 12 Plantagenet Road, Barnet | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Arms | Queens Arms, Great North Road, Barnet | 649 yd | |
| East Barnet Valley Bowling Club | Victoria Recreation Ground, Park Road, Barnet | 680 yd | |
| The Weavers | Greenhill Parade, Great North Road, Barnet | 719 yd | |
| Barnet Table Tennis Club | Barnet Table Tennis Centre, Barnet Lane, Barnet | 862 yd | |
| St Peter's Social Club | 63 Somerset Road, Barnet | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon Tree | Greenhill Parade, Great North Road, Barnet | 662 yd | |
| Sea Life | 48 Bulwer Road, Barnet | 692 yd | |
| Barnet Grills And Restaurant | Greenhill Parade, Great North Road, Barnet | 719 yd | |
| From China | 7 High Street, Barnet | 736 yd | |
| Papa John's | 24 High Street, Barnet | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Greenhill Parade, Great North Road, Barnet | 662 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 64 High Street, Barnet | 940 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Catherines Catholic Primary School VALE DRIVE | grass pitches | 626 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre MEADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 658 yd |
| Cromer Road Primary School CROMER ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 664 yd |
| Tudor Park Clifford Road | golf, tennis courts | 691 yd |
| Barnet Lawn Tennis Club GLOUCESTER ROAD | tennis courts | 715 yd |
| Underhill Stadium (Closed) UNDERHILL STADIUM UNDERHILL STADIUM WESTCOMBE DRIVE | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| Tudor Sports Ground Clifford Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 883 yd |
| Barnet Cricket Club (Closed) Barnet Lane | grass pitches | 1,040 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 | 57.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.