Barrowell Green is in London and in Enfield district. N21 3AY is located in the Highfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Enfield, Southgate. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barrowell Green, London, N21 3AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N21 3AU, N13 5AL, N21 3BQ, N21 3BG, N13 5AJ, N21 3AS, N13 5AW, N13 5AN, N21 3BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding N21 3AY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 45.5% | 47.5% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 54.5% | 52.5% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 | 36.7% | 39.3% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 36.5% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -7.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5% | 3.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 10% | 12.7% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 7% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 34.4% | 43.9% | 9.5% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 33.8% | -4.3% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 13.4% | -3.7% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 7% | 5.9% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.3% | 25.6% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 9.5% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 6.6% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.8% | 11.6% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.7% | 40.5% | 13.8% | 33.8% | 6.7% |
| Other | 7.9% | 3.3% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.4% 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 | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 3.6% | -2.1% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 8.7% | 10.4% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 7.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 3.9% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 64.9% | 47.4% | -17.5% | 81.4% | -34.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 3.3% | 17.2% | 13.9% | 1.6% | 15.6% |
In this area, 52.4% 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 | 61.5% | 52.4% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -30.8% |
| European Union | 11.7% | 12.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 9.4% | 12.4% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 11.6% |
| Africa | 6% | 7.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 9.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.5% | 52.8% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -30.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 34.8% | 31.8% | 9.8% | 25.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9% | 4.9% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.7% | 2.3% | -22.4% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 3.6% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.2% | 37.2% | -15.0% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 21.2% | 6.5% | 14.7% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 5.2% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barrowell Green was 42.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.6% lower than the Bush Hill Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Barrowell Green has the 48th lowest crime rate of 122 local areas in Bush Hill Park and the 197th lowest crime rate of 823 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 78.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 Barrowell Green, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2026-01-21 | £552,728 |
| 80 Barrowell Green, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-06-24 | £525,653 |
| 64 Barrowell Green, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2021-01-25 | £482,964 |
| 50B Barrowell Green, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £8,000 | 2020-12-07 | £8,180 |
| 60 Barrowell Green, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £398,750 | 2018-08-17 | £477,093 |
N21 3AY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 4out of 4 | 2,432 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,668 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,898 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD | 4out of 4 | 5,258 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Primary School Highfield Road , N21 3HE | 4out of 4 | 470 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Junior School Highfield Road , N21 3HE | - not rated | 470 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Infant School Highfield Road , N21 3HE | - not rated | 470 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firs Farm Primary School Rayleigh Road , Palmers Green N13 5QP | - not rated | 894 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Ringwood Way , Winchmore Hill N21 2RA | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchmore School Laburnum Grove , Winchmore Hill N21 3HS | 3out of 4 | 363 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Aylward Windmill Road , Enfield N18 1NB | 3out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gladys Aylward School Windmill Road , Edmonton N18 1NB | - not rated | 1,363 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Latymer School Haselbury Road , N9 9TN | 3out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls Oakthorpe Road , Palmers Green N13 5TY | 4out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate College High Street , Southgate N14 6BS | - not rated | 2,716 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 2,790 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form Centre White Hart Lane , N17 8HR | - not rated | 2,790 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 3,311 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Enfield College 73 Hertford Road , EN3 5HA | - not rated | 4,904 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonton County School Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Great Cambridge Road , EN1 1HQ | - not rated | 2,332 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 4,721 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,899 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmers Green High School 104 Hoppers Road , London N21 3LJ | - not rated | 746 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| West Lea School Haselbury Road , Edmonton N9 9TU | 4out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Home and Hospital Service C/O Oaktree School , Chase Side N14 4HN | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keble Preparatory School Wades Hill , Winchmore Hill N21 1BG | - not rated | 1,381 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Centre Hazelbury Road , Edmonton N9 9TT | - not rated | 1,509 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North London Hospice Compassionate Cafe | 110 Barrowell Green, LONDON | 3 yd | |
| Babinondas | 598 Green Lanes, LONDON | 344 yd | |
| Chi Chi's Coffee & Waffle House | 604 Green Lanes, LONDON | 346 yd | |
| Charing Cross Theatre | 15 THE ARCHES | 480 yd | |
| Winchmore School Kitchen - Impact Food Group | Winchmore School, Laburnum Grove | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Orange Tree | 18 Highfield Road, LONDON | 429 yd | |
| Broomfield Club | 85 Hedge Lane, LONDON | 520 yd | |
| Dog And Duck | Public House, 74 Hoppers Road | 748 yd | |
| The Three Wishes | Public House, 749 Green Lanes | 752 yd | |
| On Broadway | 765 Green Lanes, LONDON | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firs Lane Fish Bar | 308 Firs Lane, LONDON | 526 yd | |
| George's Fish Bar | 422 Green Lanes, LONDON | 913 yd | |
| Pitta Story | 380 Green Lanes, LONDON | 1,004 yd | |
| Bobabun | 855 Green Lanes, LONDON | 1,014 yd | |
| Mike's Sandwich Bar | 370B Green Lanes, LONDON | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 681 Green Lanes, LONDON | 628 yd | |
| Yasar Halim Supermarket | 2B Hedge Lane, Southgate | 660 yd | |
| Tesco | 810 Green Lanes, LONDON | 921 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clowes Sports Ground FIR TREE LODGE FIR TREE LODGE BARROWELL GREEN | grass pitches | 237 yd |
| Winchmore School LABURNUM GROVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 342 yd |
| Firs Farm HYDE PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 631 yd |
| Palmers Green High School HOPPERS ROAD | 746 yd | |
| Winchmore Hill Sports Club FIRS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 889 yd |
| Mayfield Sports Club KENMARE GARDENS | tennis courts | 958 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 | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| 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 | 38.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.