Prospect Road is in Barnet and in Barnet district. EN5 5BN 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 Prospect Road, Barnet, EN5 5BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN5 5BP, EN5 5BW, EN5 5ER, EN5 5HE, EN5 5HZ, EN5 5EH, EN5 5HB, EN5 5ED, EN5 5HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EN5 5BN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 49.1% | 49.6% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 50.9% | 50.4% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around EN5 5BN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.5% | 60% | 18.5% | 37.9% | 22.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 31.3% | -12.7% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9% | 5.2% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 59% | 55% | -4.0% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 34.7% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 7.9% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 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 57.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.8% | 10.3% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 8.4% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 7.7% | -12.8% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 12.9% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.9% | 57.7% | 12.8% | 33.8% | 23.9% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 81.6% | 79.8% | -1.8% | 81.4% | -1.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.1% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 83% | 81.3% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 7.9% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 2.4% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 5.7% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82% | 81% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 10.8% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 1.6% | -8.6% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 1.1% | 13.5% | -12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 5.7% | 0.5% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prospect Road was 27.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.9% lower than the Barnet Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Prospect Road has the 26th lowest crime rate of 124 local areas in Barnet Vale and the 162nd lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.5%.

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 Prospect Road, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £293,000 | 2001-08-08 | £953,787 |
| 8 Prospect Road, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £244,500 | 2000-06-30 | £878,878 |
EN5 5BN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 | 146 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 1,429 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 1,865 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,191 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 5,070 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cromer Road Primary School Cromer Road , New Barnet EN5 5HT | 3out of 4 | 605 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's RC School Vale Drive , EN5 2ED | 4out of 4 | 705 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasvenor Avenue Infant School Grasvenor Avenue , EN5 2BY | 3out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monken Hadley CofE Primary School Camlet Way , Monken Hadley EN4 0NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Primary and Nursery School Baring Road , New Barnet EN4 9BU | 3out of 4 | 1,537 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 | 786 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Pioneer Academy Westcombe Drive , EN5 2BE | - not rated | 851 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| JCoSS Castlewood Road , EN4 9GE | 3out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Totteridge Academy Barnet Lane , Barnet N20 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,950 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Queen's Road , EN5 4DQ | 4out of 4 | 2,012 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 | 1,064 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 5,145 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 | 5,021 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 | 857 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Susi Earnshaw Theatre School 68 High Street , EN5 5SJ | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount House School Camlet Way , Hadley EN4 0NJ | - not rated | 1,333 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pavilion Study Centre 58b Chandos Avenue , Whetstone N20 9DX | 3out of 4 | 2,541 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill School Church Hill Road , East Barnet EN4 8XE | - not rated | 3,134 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 | 329 yd | |
| Potters Pantry | 4 Potters Road, Barnet | 329 yd | |
| The Juice King | 10 Potters Road, Barnet | 378 yd | |
| Theo's Cafe And Grill | 12 Plantagenet Road, Barnet | 447 yd | |
| New Curry Centre | Greenhill Parade, Great North Road, Barnet | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Arms | Queens Arms, Great North Road, Barnet | 684 yd | |
| The Weavers | Greenhill Parade, Great North Road, Barnet | 716 yd | |
| St Peter's Social Club | 63 Somerset Road, Barnet | 735 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | Railway Tavern, 3 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 808 yd | |
| East Barnet Valley Bowling Club | Victoria Recreation Ground, Park Road, Barnet | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Life | 48 Bulwer Road, Barnet | 510 yd | |
| Lemon Tree | Greenhill Parade, Great North Road, Barnet | 671 yd | |
| Yusha Indian Cuisine & Takeaway | 5 Lytton Road, Barnet | 692 yd | |
| Burgitzza | 3 Lytton Road, Barnet | 692 yd | |
| Chutneys | 10 Lytton Road, Barnet | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Greenhill Parade, Great North Road, Barnet | 671 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 66 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cromer Road Primary School CROMER ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 491 yd |
| Tudor Park Clifford Road | golf, tennis courts | 592 yd |
| Barnet Lawn Tennis Club GLOUCESTER ROAD | tennis courts | 647 yd |
| Tudor Sports Ground Clifford Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 760 yd |
| St Catherines Catholic Primary School VALE DRIVE | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre MEADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 839 yd |
| Pure Gym (New Barnet) EAST BARNET ROAD | health and fitness suite | 929 yd |
| Underhill Stadium (Closed) UNDERHILL STADIUM UNDERHILL STADIUM WESTCOMBE DRIVE | grass pitches | 948 yd |
| La Fitness (New Barnet) (Closed) East Barnet Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,047 yd |
| Victoria Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,072 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.