EN5 1AU is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from New Barnet in Barnet. Administratively it sits within Barnet Vale ward and the Chipping Barnet constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for EN5 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00001346 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EN5 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EN5 1AU.
376
41
£ 61,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EN5 1AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates EN5 1AU — age 41, 76% ownership, 23% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EN5 1AU. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EN5 1AU has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ark Pioneer Academy
St Catherine's RC School
The Totteridge Academy
Cromer Road Primary School
Pavilion Study Centre
Brookhill Nursery School
Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School
St Margaret's Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Greenhill Greengrocer0.4 km
- Moore & Sons Ltd0.4 km
- BP Odeon SF Connect0.6 km
- P&A Suppliers Ltd1.0 km
- Barnet Food And Wine0.4 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Rainbow Centre0.8 km
- St Peter's Social Club0.7 km
- The Weavers0.4 km
- Queens Arms0.5 km
- Barnet Table Tennis Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Theo's Cafe And Grill0.9 km
- Buon Gustaio Uno1.0 km
- Fresh Fry0.4 km
- New Curry Centre0.4 km
- Epic Cafe0.4 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Big Papas1.0 km
- Barnet Grills And Restaurant0.4 km
- Ijinle0.0 km
- Izmir Kebab1.0 km
- Frothy Coffee1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Barnet1.0 km
- Oakleigh Park1.4 km
- Hadley Wood2.9 km
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Postcode Profile: EN51AU · Data under Open Government Licence