EN5 1BZ is a safe, established residential area on Monks Avenue, 0.6km from New Barnet in Barnet. Administratively it sits within Barnet Vale ward and the Chipping Barnet constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in EN5, EN5 1BZ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barnet.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £820k.
Census 2021 statistics for EN5 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00001345 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MONKS AVENUE, EN5 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONKS AVENUE, EN5 1BZ.
355
44
£ 61,100 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EN5 1BZ 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. EN5 1BZ's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £820k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £820k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EN5 1BZ. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 810,000
5 sales · Mean £ 797,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EN5 1BZ has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Brookhill Nursery School
St Margaret's Nursery School
St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Barnet
Pavilion Study Centre
Danegrove Primary School
Cromer Road Primary School
Ark Pioneer Academy
Church Hill School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Buon Gustaio Uno0.8 km
- Chu Chin Chow0.9 km
- Fortune Cat0.8 km
- Grab Or Dine0.8 km
- Mah Cafe0.7 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Big Papas0.8 km
- Pizza Hut0.8 km
- Pizza Monster0.7 km
- Chutneys1.0 km
- Anuraag0.7 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Builders Arms0.9 km
- Railway Tavern0.9 km
- Bodens0.8 km
- East Barnet Valley United Services Club0.9 km
- Pure Gym0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Stonewines1.0 km
- Whetstone News Food And Wine0.8 km
- Aroma Supermarket0.8 km
- Bina News0.7 km
- Church Hill Road Convenience Store0.8 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Barnet0.7 km
- Oakleigh Park0.8 km
- Hadley Wood2.9 km
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Postcode Profile: EN51BZ · Data under Open Government Licence