Hastings Close is in Barnet and in Barnet district. EN5 5DF is located in the Barnet Vale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chipping Barnet. This postcode has been in use since 1981-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hastings Close, Barnet, EN5 5DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN5 5FL, EN5 5JD, EN5 5DA, EN5 5BX, EN5 5EW, EN5 5BY, EN5 5JB, EN5 5JP, EN5 5JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EN5 5DF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.7% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.3% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 5DF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.1% 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 | 35.5% | 50.1% | 14.6% | 37.9% | 12.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 29% | -10.5% | 44.2% | -15.2% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 9.6% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 8.7% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.9% | 42.1% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 37% | 31.7% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 17% | 16.3% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 5% | 8.4% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.3% | 20.9% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 6.8% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 11% | 1.2% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 13.6% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.1% | 40.4% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 6.6% |
| Other | 6.1% | 4.5% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.8% 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 | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 7% | 6.1% | -0.9% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 8.8% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 6.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 5.4% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| White | 68.5% | 56.8% | -11.7% | 81.4% | -24.6% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 7.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, 63.1% 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 | 73.3% | 63.1% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -20.1% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 12.6% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 9.1% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 10.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 1.2% | -2.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.3% | 63.4% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 24.5% | 20.0% | 9.8% | 14.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 5% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 4.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.3% | 2.5% | -12.8% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Ireland | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Jewish | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hastings Close was 227.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 170.6% higher than the Barnet Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hastings Close has the 6th highest crime rate of 124 local areas in Barnet Vale and the 82nd highest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 119.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Hastings Close, Barnet, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £312,300 | 2017-01-19 | £309,651 |
| 13 Hastings Close, Barnet, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,100 | 2014-07-28 | £103,068 |
| 1 Hastings Close, Barnet, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2011-04-01 | £248,093 |
| 14 Hastings Close, Barnet, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2010-09-30 | £235,268 |
| 8 Hastings Close, Barnet, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2008-11-17 | £293,995 |
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Other | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| 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 | 842 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,680 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 5,026 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 | 180 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Primary and Nursery School Baring Road , New Barnet EN4 9BU | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's RC School Vale Drive , EN5 2ED | 4out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasvenor Avenue Infant School Grasvenor Avenue , EN5 2BY | 3out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monken Hadley CofE Primary School Camlet Way , Monken Hadley EN4 0NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,639 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JCoSS Castlewood Road , EN4 9GE | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Pioneer Academy Westcombe Drive , EN5 2BE | - not rated | 1,202 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School High Street , EN5 5RR | 3out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| East Barnet School Chestnut Grove , East Barnet EN4 8PU | 3out of 4 | 2,047 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Totteridge Academy Barnet Lane , Barnet N20 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 2,269 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 | 1,661 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 4,945 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 | 4,813 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 | 646 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount House School Camlet Way , Hadley EN4 0NJ | - not rated | 1,611 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Susi Earnshaw Theatre School 68 High Street , EN5 5SJ | - not rated | 1,628 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pavilion Study Centre 58b Chandos Avenue , Whetstone N20 9DX | 3out of 4 | 2,225 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill School Church Hill Road , East Barnet EN4 8XE | - not rated | 2,669 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Greek | 24 Lytton Road, Barnet | 113 yd | |
| The Arati | 6 Lytton Road, Barnet | 113 yd | |
| Urban Grind Artisan Cafe | 11 Lytton Road, Barnet | 122 yd | |
| Theo's Cafe And Grill | 12 Plantagenet Road, Barnet | 177 yd | |
| The Juice King | 10 Potters Road, Barnet | 229 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Tavern | Railway Tavern, 3 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 227 yd | |
| Builders Arms | Builders Arms, 3 Albert Road, Barnet | 276 yd | |
| Pure Gym | 18 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 361 yd | |
| St Peter's Social Club | 63 Somerset Road, Barnet | 370 yd | |
| Lord Kitchener | Lord Kitchener, 49 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yusha Indian Cuisine & Takeaway | 5 Lytton Road, Barnet | 98 yd | |
| Burgitzza | 3 Lytton Road, Barnet | 98 yd | |
| Chutneys | 10 Lytton Road, Barnet | 113 yd | |
| Sea Life | 48 Bulwer Road, Barnet | 115 yd | |
| King Of Taste | 2 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 66 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 503 yd | |
| Tesco | Greenhill Parade, Great North Road, Barnet | 942 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 186 East Barnet Road, Barnet | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cromer Road Primary School CROMER ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 269 yd |
| Pure Gym (New Barnet) EAST BARNET ROAD | health and fitness suite | 342 yd |
| La Fitness (New Barnet) (Closed) East Barnet Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 465 yd |
| Victoria Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 499 yd |
| Tudor Sports Ground Clifford Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 670 yd |
| Tudor Park Clifford Road | golf, tennis courts | 677 yd |
| Barnet Lawn Tennis Club GLOUCESTER ROAD | tennis courts | 717 yd |
| Jewish Community Secondary School CASTLEWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 731 yd |
| East Barnet School (Westbrook Crescent) (Closed) Westbrook Crescent | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 792 yd |
| Livingstone Primary School BARING ROAD | grass pitches | 934 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 24.36 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 24.36 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.28 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.