[2][3] It is a largely residential suburb whose central area contains shops, public houses, restaurants and services, and the parish church of St Mary the Virgin.

East Barnet is covered by two wards: Note: St Mary the Virgin – the Parish Church of East Barnet – is actually in Brunswick Park Ward.

The 2011 census of East Barnet ward counted a population of 16,137.

54% of the population were Christian, with the combined share of Hindus, Jews and Muslims being 15%.

The Studios are located on East Barnet Road, along with the 'Tony Boden Theatre' which is on premises.