EN5 1BW is a safe, established residential area on Netherlands Road, 0.8km from Barnet, New in Barnet. Administratively it sits within Barnet Vale ward and the Chipping Barnet constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barnet.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £608k, up 9.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EN5 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00001343 (shared with 693 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NETHERLANDS ROAD, EN5 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NETHERLANDS ROAD, EN5 1BW.
335
39
£ 61,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EN5 1BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. EN5 1BW's low deprivation rank, 71% ownership, and £608k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £608k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 9.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EN5 1BW. The average age is 38.8. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 650,000
1 sales · Mean £ 650,000
Semi-Detached
£ 622,000
4 sales · Mean £ 637,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EN5 1BW has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Brookhill Nursery School
St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Barnet
St Margaret's Nursery School
Pavilion Study Centre
Danegrove Primary School
Church Hill School
East Barnet School
Oak Hill School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Source Of Life0.5 km
- Sunshine Cafe0.9 km
- Urban Grind Artisan Cafe1.0 km
- BlueBox1.0 km
- Buon Gustaio Uno0.9 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Cod's Plaice0.9 km
- King Of Taste0.9 km
- Burgitzza1.0 km
- Frothy Coffee0.7 km
- Big Papas0.9 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Stonewines1.0 km
- Whetstone News Food And Wine0.8 km
- Supeme Eats & Treats1.0 km
- Bake House0.6 km
- Oakleigh Park Corner Shop0.7 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- St Peter's Social Club0.8 km
- Lord Kitchener0.9 km
- Builders Arms1.0 km
- Bodens0.7 km
- East Barnet Valley United Services Club0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oakleigh Park0.6 km
- New Barnet0.7 km
- Hadley Wood2.9 km
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Postcode Profile: EN51BW · Data under Open Government Licence