We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Friern Barnet in Barnet from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of Friern Barnet older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Friern Barnet and Barnet? Is Friern Barnet an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.
Friern Barnet & Immigration Statistics
We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for Friern Barnet in the local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|---|---|
| 0% | 0% | |
| 0% | 0% | |
| 0% | 0% | |
| 0% | 0% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Friern Barnet compared to other wards in
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
|---|
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Friern Barnet Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Friern Barnet residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;
- Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
- Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
- Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
- Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd
| Level | ||
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 0% | 0% |
| Level 1 | 0% | 0% |
| Level 2 | 0% | 0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0% |
| Level 3 | 0% | 0% |
| Level 4 | 0% | 0% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Friern Barnet Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in .| Age Band | Proportion |
|---|---|
| 4 & under |  |
| 5 - 9 years | |
| 10 - 15 years | |
| 16 - 19 years | |
| 20 - 24 years | |
| 25 - 34 years | |
| 35 - 49 years | |
| 50 - 64 years | |
| 65 - 74 years | |
| 75 - 84 years | |
| 85 years & over | |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Friern Barnet Unemployment Statistics
Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of .| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
|---|---|---|
| % | % | |
| % | % | |
| % | % | |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
| Economic Status | Proportion |
|---|---|
| In Employment | 0% |
| In Part-Time Work | 0% |
| Unemployed | 0% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
How many residents own or rent their home in Friern Barnet and
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Friern Barnet either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 0 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 0 of Friern Barnet residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| 0% | 0% | |
| 0% | 0% | |
| 0% | 0% | |
| 0% | 0% |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Friern Barnet has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
Friern Barnet compared to other wards in
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
|---|
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What are the occupations of the residents of Friern Barnet?
The largest employment sector in Friern Barnet is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Elementary Occupations.| Sector | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | % |
| Professional Occupations | % |
| Associate Professional & Technical | % |
| Administrative & Secretarial | % |
| Skilled Trades | % |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | % |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | % |
| Elementary Occupations | % |
Friern Barnet Health Statistics
| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
What is the population of Friern Barnet and Barnet?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Barnet including Friern Barnet. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
|---|---|
| Brunswick Park | 16688 |
| Burnt Oak | 19808 |
| Childs Hill | 22699 |
| Colindale | 27232 |
| Coppetts | 18850 |
| East Barnet | 17480 |
| East Finchley | 17572 |
| Edgware | 19013 |
| Finchley Church End | 17842 |
| Garden Suburb | 16915 |
| Golders Green | 21520 |
| Hale | 18763 |
| Hendon | 19613 |
| High Barnet | 16523 |
| Mill Hill | 20735 |
| Oakleigh | 17138 |
| Totteridge | 16611 |
| Underhill | 16358 |
| West Finchley | 18370 |
| West Hendon | 19700 |
| Woodhouse | 19577 |
| Barnet Total | 399007 |
Source: Census 2021 (Nomis/ONS)
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
