Barrowell Green is in London and in Enfield district. N21 3BA 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 3BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N21 3BB, N21 3AS, N21 3AR, N21 3AT, N21 3AW, N13 5RY, N21 3HQ, N21 3BD, N13 4EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around N21 3BA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.2% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.8% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 40.5% | 39% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 44.7% | 3.2% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 8.9% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3.5% | -1.5% | 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 | 46.1% | 42.9% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 39.4% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 12.6% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.1% | 23.8% | 3.7% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 6% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 12.1% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 6% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 11.7% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.8% | 38.3% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 4.5% |
| Other | 10.4% | 2.1% | -8.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 5.9% | 5% | -0.9% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 4.7% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 1.5% | -4.2% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 67.1% | 67% | -0.1% | 81.4% | -14.4% |
| Other | 2.4% | 9.7% | 7.3% | 1.6% | 8.1% |
In this area, 58.4% 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 | 64.7% | 58.4% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| European Union | 12.4% | 20.5% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 14.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.5% | 7.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 6.5% |
| Africa | 7.3% | 3.5% | -3.8% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 6.2% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.5% | 58.5% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 30.3% | 28.7% | 9.8% | 20.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 6.8% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 2.1% | -4.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.9% | 2.4% | -23.5% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Ireland | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.1% | 37.2% | -20.1% |
| Christian | 53.4% | 46.2% | 7.2% |
| Hindu | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 13% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barrowell Green was 39.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.5% lower than the Bush Hill Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barrowell Green has the 40th lowest crime rate of 124 local areas in Bush Hill Park and the 190th lowest crime rate of 836 local areas in Enfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Barrowell Green, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £603,000 | 2022-08-26 | £606,039 |
| 38 Barrowell Green, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2022-07-21 | £571,883 |
| 24 Barrowell Green, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £522,500 | 2021-04-06 | £566,847 |
| 10 Barrowell Green, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2019-05-20 | £509,762 |
| 16 Barrowell Green, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2017-12-20 | £553,889 |
N21 3BA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Other | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Other | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 2,659 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,304 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,212 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 | 5,413 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 5,428 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 | 504 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Ringwood Way , Winchmore Hill N21 2RA | 4out of 4 | 956 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelwood Junior School Hazelwood Lane , N13 5HE | 3out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelwood Infant School Hazelwood Lane , N13 5HE | 3out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firs Farm Primary School Rayleigh Road , Palmers Green N13 5QP | 3out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Community 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 | 534 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls Oakthorpe Road , Palmers Green N13 5TY | 4out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Aylward Academy Windmill Road , Enfield N18 1NB | 3out of 4 | 1,717 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Latymer School Haselbury Road , N9 9TN | 4out of 4 | 1,869 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfield School Wilmer Way , N14 7HY | 3out of 4 | 2,436 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 3,111 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 3,648 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 1,727 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| One Degree Academy Chace Village Road , EN2 8FU | 4out of 4 | 4,289 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 4,973 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 5,211 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 , N21 3LJ | - not rated | 411 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Keble Preparatory School Wades Hill , Winchmore Hill N21 1BG | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| North London Hospital School Priory Hospital, Grovelands House , The Bourne N14 6RA | - not rated | 1,587 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lea School Haselbury Road , Edmonton N9 9TU | 4out of 4 | 1,613 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Preparatory School 13 The Chine , Grange Park N21 2EA | - not rated | 1,703 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Chi's Coffee & Waffle House | 604 Green Lanes, LONDON | 107 yd | |
| Babinondas | 598 Green Lanes, LONDON | 110 yd | |
| North London Hospice Compassionate Cafe | 110 Barrowell Green, LONDON | 237 yd | |
| St. Monica's Church Foodbank | St Monicas Church, 525 Green Lanes | 465 yd | |
| Starbucks C/o Sainsbury | 681 Green Lanes, LONDON | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Orange Tree | 18 Highfield Road, LONDON | 337 yd | |
| Broomfield Club | 85 Hedge Lane, LONDON | 521 yd | |
| Dog And Duck | Public House, 74 Hoppers Road | 521 yd | |
| The Three Wishes | Public House, 749 Green Lanes | 660 yd | |
| On Broadway | 765 Green Lanes, LONDON | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firs Lane Fish Bar | 308 Firs Lane, LONDON | 751 yd | |
| George's Fish Bar | 422 Green Lanes, LONDON | 781 yd | |
| Pitta Story | 380 Green Lanes, LONDON | 886 yd | |
| Agatha's Kebab House | 63 Station Road, LONDON | 909 yd | |
| Mike's Sandwich Bar | 370B Green Lanes, LONDON | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 681 Green Lanes, LONDON | 502 yd | |
| Yasar Halim Supermarket | 2B Hedge Lane, Southgate | 557 yd | |
| Tesco | 810 Green Lanes, LONDON | 869 yd | |
| S T Food & Wine | 360-362 Green Lanes, LONDON | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clowes Sports Ground FIR TREE LODGE FIR TREE LODGE BARROWELL GREEN | grass pitches | 449 yd |
| Winchmore School LABURNUM GROVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 473 yd |
| Palmers Green High School HOPPERS ROAD | 524 yd | |
| Firs Farm HYDE PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Winchmore Hill Sports Club FIRS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 905 yd |
| Woodcroft Open Space (Closed) Broad Walk | grass pitches | 910 yd |
| Brackendale Playing Fields HILLFIELD PARK | grass pitches | 938 yd |
| Mayfield Sports Club KENMARE GARDENS | tennis courts | 1,091 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 | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| 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 | 53.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.