Moon Lane is in Barnet and in Barnet district. EN5 5YR is located in the High Barnet electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chipping Barnet. This postcode has been in use since 2004-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Moon Lane, Barnet, EN5 5YR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EN5 5YL, EN5 5TW, EN5 5SP, EN5 5SR, EN5 5TS, EN5 5TJ, EN5 5TU, EN5 5TP, EN5 5TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EN5 5YR 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 | 51.4% | 49.6% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50.4% | 1.8% | 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 5YR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.6% 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 | 50.3% | 57.6% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 19.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.4% | 25.2% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -19.0% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 10.5% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 49.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 35.7% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 11.8% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.9% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 54.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.3% | 18.2% | 1.9% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 3.8% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 8.6% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 12% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.1% | 54.5% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 20.7% |
| Other | 7.4% | 0% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.1% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 8.1% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 79.7% | 66.1% | -13.6% | 81.4% | -15.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 4.3% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
In this area, 65.7% 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 | 73.9% | 65.7% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 12.3% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 8.5% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.2% | 65.1% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 24.8% | 21.8% | 9.8% | 15.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 1.7% | -6.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 16% | 5% | -11.0% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Jewish | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moon Lane was 59.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.8% lower than the Barnet Vale average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Moon Lane has the 60th highest crime rate of 125 local areas in Barnet Vale and the 474th lowest crime rate of 1,056 local areas in Barnet .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 140.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 Summit Court Moon Lane, Barnet, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-11-04 | £366,375 |
| Flat 17 Summit Court Moon Lane, Barnet, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2024-10-21 | £314,020 |
| Flat 12 Summit Court Moon Lane, Barnet, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-05-12 | £345,558 |
| Flat 1 Summit Court Moon Lane, Barnet, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £356,250 | 2022-08-19 | £314,941 |
| Flat 5 Summit Court Moon Lane, Barnet, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £367,000 | 2021-03-04 | £349,375 |
The percentage of student residents living in EN5 5YR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 2,428 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 2,853 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 5,144 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Hall Nursery School 189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR | 4out of 4 | 5,456 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 | 847 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foulds School Byng Road , EN5 4NR | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Primary School Byng Road , EN5 4NS | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monken Hadley CofE Primary School Camlet Way , Monken Hadley EN4 0NJ | 4out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnet Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School Hammond Close , EN5 2EQ | - not rated | 1,171 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 | 419 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School High Street , EN5 5RR | - not rated | 419 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Queen's Road , EN5 4DQ | 4out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Queen's Road , EN5 4DQ | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ark Pioneer Academy Westcombe Drive , EN5 2BE | 4out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmshill School Thrift Farm Lane , Shenley Road WD6 1TS | - not rated | 5,049 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 295 yd | Further education | 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 | 97 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Susi Earnshaw Theatre School 68 High Street , EN5 5SJ | - not rated | 217 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martha's Junior School 5b Union Street , EN5 4HY | - not rated | 462 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgware Jewish Primary School Hammond Close , Edgware EN5 2EQ | - not rated | 1,196 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount House School Camlet Way , Hadley EN4 0NJ | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero | 128 High Street, Barnet | 180 yd | |
| Gail's Bakery | 140 High Street, Barnet | 185 yd | |
| You Me Sushi | 91 High Street, Barnet | 216 yd | |
| Cha Wan Jia | 94 High Street, Barnet | 221 yd | |
| Balady One Ltd | 60 High Street, Barnet | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Butchers Arms | 148 High Street, Barnet | 209 yd | |
| Ye Olde Mitre | Ye Olde Mitre Inne, 58 High Street, Barnet | 222 yd | |
| Kings Head | The Kings Head, 84 High Street, Barnet | 223 yd | |
| Red Lion | Toby Carvery, 31 High Street, Barnet | 263 yd | |
| East Barnet Valley Bowling Club | Victoria Recreation Ground, Park Road, Barnet | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 102 High Street, Barnet | 180 yd | |
| Mooboo Barnet | 52 High Street, Barnet | 236 yd | |
| Juice And More | 4 Union Street | 245 yd | |
| Fortune Cat | 145 High Street, Barnet | 260 yd | |
| KFC | 133 High Street, Barnet | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 126 High Street, Barnet | 180 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 64 High Street, Barnet | 222 yd | |
| Waitrose | The Spires Shopping Centre, High Street, Barnet | 316 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (High Barnet) THE SPIRES SHOPPING CENTRE THE SPIRES SHOPPING CENTRE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 238 yd |
| Wesley Hall STAPYLTON ROAD | 447 yd | |
| Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre MEADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 465 yd |
| The Works Gym Ltd (Closed) Unit 14 Unit 14 Alston Road | health and fitness suite | 642 yd |
| St Catherines Catholic Primary School VALE DRIVE | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Ravenscroft Lawn Tennis Club RAVENSCROFT LAWN TENNIS CLUB RAVENSCROFT LAWN TENNIS CLUB BLENHEIM ROAD | tennis courts | 869 yd |
| Monken Hadley Cricket Club GLADSMUIR GLADSMUIR HADLEY COMMON | grass pitches | 991 yd |
| Christ Church Primary School BYNG ROAD | grass pitches | 1,082 yd |
| Queen Elizabeths School Playing Fields QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,086 yd |
| Queen Elizabeths School QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,086 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 42.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.