Meadway is in Barnet and in Barnet district. EN5 5LB 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 Meadway, Barnet, EN5 5LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN5 5JZ, EN5 5LA, EN5 5AY, EN5 5LN, EN5 5AX, EN5 5JX, EN5 5AU, EN5 5LQ, EN5 5LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EN5 5LB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% 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 | 53.8% | 54.8% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 46.2% | 45.2% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 5LB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% 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 | 31.9% | 34% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.5% | 52.1% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 7.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 6.6% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 5.8% | -2.4% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.4%) 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 | 50.2% | 56.7% | 6.5% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 33.7% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 7.4% | -6.5% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 57.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.1% | 10% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 8.8% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 9.6% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 12.3% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.5% | 57.3% | 11.8% | 33.8% | 23.5% |
| Other | 7.4% | 1.9% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.8% 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 | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 9% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 2.6% | -2.5% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 79.8% | 72.8% | -7.0% | 81.4% | -8.6% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 72.6% 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 | 76.1% | 72.6% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 9.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 10.2% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 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 | 74.3% | 72.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 22% | 21.1% | 9.8% | 12.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 1% | -5.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.3% | 1.6% | -14.7% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.9% | 37.2% | -4.3% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Jewish | 5.4% | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadway was 21.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.8% lower than the Barnet Vale average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Meadway has the 17th lowest crime rate of 124 local areas in Barnet Vale and the 105th lowest crime rate of 1,063 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Meadway, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2024-03-22 | £689,079 |
| 70 Meadway, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £966,000 | 2022-10-14 | £891,324 |
| 74 Meadway, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2021-04-06 | £698,788 |
| 78 Meadway, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £667,500 | 2018-08-06 | £736,306 |
| 70 Meadway, Barnet, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £583,500 | 2015-04-24 | £736,096 |
EN5 5LB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 36 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 1,927 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 2,353 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,657 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 5,221 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 | 575 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromer Road Primary School Cromer Road , New Barnet EN5 5HT | 3out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monken Hadley CofE Primary School Camlet Way , Monken Hadley EN4 0NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foulds School Byng Road , EN5 4NR | 3out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Underhill School Mays Lane , EN5 2LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,366 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 | 366 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Pioneer Academy Westcombe Drive , EN5 2BE | - not rated | 882 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Queen's Road , EN5 4DQ | 4out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| JCoSS Castlewood Road , EN4 9GE | 3out of 4 | 1,755 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Totteridge Academy Barnet Lane , Barnet N20 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,861 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 | 590 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse College Woodhouse Road , N12 9EY | - not rated | 5,412 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 | 5,296 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 | 544 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount House School Camlet Way , Hadley EN4 0NJ | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyonsdown School 3 Richmond Road , New Barnet EN5 1SA | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pavilion Study Centre 58b Chandos Avenue , Whetstone N20 9DX | 3out of 4 | 2,917 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill School Church Hill Road , East Barnet EN4 8XE | - not rated | 3,581 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TFL High Barnet | High Barnet Underground Station, Station Approach, Barnet | 390 yd | |
| Ringo's Peri Peri | 50 High Street, Barnet | 598 yd | |
| Yokoso Japan | 56 High Street, Barnet | 612 yd | |
| Balady One Ltd | 60 High Street, Barnet | 630 yd | |
| Munchies | 49 High Street, Barnet | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Barnet Valley Bowling Club | Victoria Recreation Ground, Park Road, Barnet | 361 yd | |
| Ye Olde Mitre | Ye Olde Mitre Inne, 58 High Street, Barnet | 630 yd | |
| Red Lion | Toby Carvery, 31 High Street, Barnet | 651 yd | |
| Kings Head | The Kings Head, 84 High Street, Barnet | 733 yd | |
| Queens Arms | Queens Arms, Great North Road, Barnet | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| From China | 7 High Street, Barnet | 488 yd | |
| Papa John's | 24 High Street, Barnet | 517 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 42 High Street, Barnet | 517 yd | |
| Souvlikeit Ltd | 40 High Street, Barnet | 517 yd | |
| Mooboo Barnet | 52 High Street, Barnet | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 64 High Street, Barnet | 630 yd | |
| Iceland | 126 High Street, Barnet | 787 yd | |
| Tesco | Greenhill Parade, Great North Road, Barnet | 849 yd | |
| Waitrose | The Spires Shopping Centre, High Street, Barnet | 947 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre MEADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 394 yd |
| St Catherines Catholic Primary School VALE DRIVE | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| Tudor Park Clifford Road | golf, tennis courts | 857 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (High Barnet) THE SPIRES SHOPPING CENTRE THE SPIRES SHOPPING CENTRE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 869 yd |
| Underhill Stadium (Closed) UNDERHILL STADIUM UNDERHILL STADIUM WESTCOMBE DRIVE | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Cromer Road Primary School CROMER ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 948 yd |
| Barnet Lawn Tennis Club GLOUCESTER ROAD | tennis courts | 982 yd |
| Monken Hadley Cricket Club GLADSMUIR GLADSMUIR HADLEY COMMON | grass pitches | 1,022 yd |
| Tudor Sports Ground Clifford Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,071 yd |
| Barnet Cricket Club (Closed) Barnet Lane | grass pitches | 1,075 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 223.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.