Area Information for Mays Lane, Barnet, EN5 2LZ

Mays Lane in Barnet is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Underhill ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Chipping Barnet. This page combines information for the address Mays Lane, Barnet, EN5 2LZ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of EN5 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for EN5 2LZ.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Barnet
Ward Underhill
Constituency Chipping Barnet * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 2 property sales in Mays Lane, EN5 2LZ since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is semi-detached houses, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Underhill), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in January 2025, when 64 crimes were reported within half a mile of EN5 2LZ.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab.

Broadband Summary

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. That generally means support for 1,000Mbps or more, giving blazing fast speeds. More details are available on the Broadband tab.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Mays Lane, Barnet, EN5 2LZ is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Mays Lane, Barnet, EN5 2LZ:

Mays Lane, Barnet, EN5 2LS
Boardman Close, Barnet, EN5 2NA
Mayhill Road, Barnet, EN5 2NS
Oyster Close, Barnet, EN5 2FF
Carter Close, Barnet, EN5 2NF
Kenerne Drive, Barnet, EN5 2NN

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about EN5 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 2 property sales in Mays Lane since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Mays Lane, Barnet consists predominantly of semi-detached housing, which can be an indicator of an affluent neighbourhood. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 6
Semi-Detached 77
Terraced 7
Flat (Purpose-Built) 25
Flat (Converted) 0
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 1
Total 116
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Mays Lane, Barnet contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 30% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 40
Owned with Mortgage 29
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 32
Rented: Other Social 4
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 11
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 2
Total 120

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 41
Two People 24
Three People 26
Four People 16
Five People 4
Six People 4
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 115

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Mays Lane, Barnet consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 39
Family Household 67
Other Household 14
Total 120

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 44
Deprived In One Dimension 43
Deprived In Two Dimensions 20
Deprived In Three Dimensions 9
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 116

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Chipping Barnet constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 47% male.

Gender
Male 130
Female 148
Total 278

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 7
5-9 14
10-14 15
15-19 20
20-24 13
25-29 8
30-34 7
35-39 17
40-44 17
45-49 17
50-54 28
55-59 21
60-64 23
65-69 14
70-74 21
75-79 10
80-84 14
85+ 10
Total 276

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode EN5 2LZ does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 78
Married 118
Separated 0
Divorced 16
Widowed 22
Total 234

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 122
Good 79
Fair 51
Bad 17
Very Bad 8
Total 277

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 75
Apprenticeship 13
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 24
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 41
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 29
No GCSEs or Equivalent 47
Other 6
Total 235

Ethnic Group Embed This

Mays Lane, Barnet can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 66% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 184
Mixed Ethnicity 6
Indian 15
Pakistani 5
Bangladeshi 3
Chinese 19
Other Asian 16
Black African 9
Other Black/African/Caribbean 1
Other 23
Total 281

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Mays Lane, Barnet), 62% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 173
European Union 31
Rest of Europe 10
Africa 17
Middle East and Asia 41
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 6
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 279

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 173
10+ Years 82
5-10 Years 4
2-5 Years 8
Less Than 2 Years 11
Total 278

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to EN5 2LZ.

Passport(s) Held
None 28
United Kingdom 206
Republic of Ireland 6
European Union 24
Rest of Europe 1
African Countries 1
Middle East or Asia 10
North America or Caribbean 2

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 74
Christian 145
Buddhist 0
Hindu 13
Jewish 3
Muslim 27
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 19
Total 281

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 68
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 18
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 28
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 3
Unemployed 3
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 22
Retired 59
Looking After Home or Family 13
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 20
Other 1
Total 235

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 11
Professional Occupations 32
Associate Professional Occupations 12
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 10
Skilled Trades Occupations 13
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 14
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 8
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 9
Elementary Occupations 8
Total 117

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 30
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 46
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 28
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 31
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 4
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 28
Semi-Routine Occupation 25
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 22
Full-time Student 22
Total 236

Mays Lane, Barnet, EN5 2LZ is within the Underhill policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 64 crimes were reported within half a mile of EN5 2LZ.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 64 crimes committed near Mays Lane
Neighbourhood Team Address Underhill
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to EN5 2LZ. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for EN5 2LZ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Mays Lane, Barnet, EN5 2LZ. The nearest railway station is New Barnet, approximately 1.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
New Barnet 1.5 miles
Oakleigh Park 1.8 miles
Hadley Wood 2.1 miles
Mill Hill Broadway 2.9 miles
Elstree & Borehamwood 3.2 miles
New Southgate 3.5 miles
Potters Bar 3.7 miles
Palmers Green 4.5 miles
Bowes Park 4.6 miles
Winchmore Hill 4.6 miles
Hendon 4.7 miles
Grange Park 4.7 miles
Alexandra Palace 4.9 miles
Gordon Hill 5 miles
Enfield Chase 5 miles
Crews Hill 5.1 miles
Brookmans Park 5.3 miles
Brent Cross West 5.3 miles
Radlett 5.5 miles
Enfield Town 5.6 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Mays Lane, Barnet, EN5 2LZ. The nearest Tube station is High Barnet, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Mays Lane, Barnet, EN5 2LZ. The nearest is Underhill School, approximately 150 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Underhill School 150 yards
    
Whitings Hill Primary School 830 yards
    
St Catherine's RC School 0.6 miles
    
Foulds School 0.8 miles
    
Christ Church Primary School 1 mile
    
St Andrew's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Totteridge 1.1 miles
    
Cromer Road Primary School 1.4 miles
    
Monken Hadley CofE Primary School 1.4 miles
    
Woodridge Primary School 1.6 miles
    
St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School 1.8 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Mays Lane, Barnet, EN5 2LZ. The nearest is The Totteridge Academy, approximately 0.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
The Totteridge Academy 0.5 miles
    
Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School 0.6 miles
    
Ark Pioneer Academy 0.7 miles
    
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet 0.8 miles
    
JCoSS 1.8 miles
    
Finchley Catholic High School 1.9 miles
    
Mill Hill County High School 2 miles
    
East Barnet School 2.3 miles
    
St Michael's Catholic Grammar School 2.4 miles
    
Elstree Screen Arts Academy 2.6 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Mays Lane, Barnet, EN5 2LZ. The nearest is The Old Court House Surgery, approximately 0.6 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Mays Lane, Barnet, EN5 2LZ. The nearest is Barnet Smiles Dental Care, approximately 280 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Mays Lane, Barnet, EN5 2LZ. The nearest is Barnet Hospital, approximately half a mile away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Mays Lane, Barnet, EN5 2LZ. The nearest is Central Park Eyecare, approximately 0.6 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in EN5 2LZ

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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