EN5 1BU is a safe, established residential area on Netherlands Road, 0.6km from Barnet, East in Barnet. Administratively it sits within Barnet Vale ward and the Chipping Barnet constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EN5 1BU offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barnet.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £624k, up 1.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EN5 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00001310 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NETHERLANDS ROAD, EN5 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NETHERLANDS ROAD, EN5 1BU.
180
39
£ 61,100 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates EN5 1BU — age 39, 30% ownership, 65% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EN5 1BU. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 624,000
2 sales · Mean £ 624,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EN5 1BU has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Barnet
Pavilion Study Centre
Brookhill Nursery School
Church Hill School
Danegrove Primary School
Oak Hill School
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School
All Saints' CofE Primary School N20
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- BlueBox0.8 km
- Al Fresco0.9 km
- Beheshte Barin LTD0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Tootoomoo0.8 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Waitrose1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- The Classic Greek0.9 km
- Anuraag0.6 km
- Li's0.6 km
- Red Onion0.5 km
- Tops Fish Bar0.6 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Ariana Express Food And Wine0.8 km
- La Boucherie0.6 km
- Selina Quality Food Market0.6 km
- The French Market0.9 km
- Stonewines0.8 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Prince Of Wales0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oakleigh Park0.2 km
- New Barnet1.1 km
- Hadley Wood3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Oakleigh Park Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EN51BU · Data under Open Government Licence