EN5 1DZ is a sought-after residential area on The Drive, 0.6km from Barnet, New in Barnet. Administratively it sits within Barnet Vale ward and the Chipping Barnet constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in EN5, EN5 1DZ offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. 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. 70% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.8M. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for EN5 1DZ are sourced from Output Area E00001341 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE DRIVE, EN5 1DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE DRIVE, EN5 1DZ.
302
44
£ 62,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EN5 1DZ 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 1DZ's low deprivation rank, 70% ownership, and £1.8M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £1.8M 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 1DZ. The average age is 44.3. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,800,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,800,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EN5 1DZ has low crime rates — 25 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
Brookhill Nursery School
Pavilion Study Centre
St Margaret's Nursery School
Ark Pioneer Academy
St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Barnet
Cromer Road Primary School
St Catherine's RC School
Danegrove Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Greenhill Greengrocer0.7 km
- Moore & Sons Ltd0.7 km
- BP Odeon SF Connect0.9 km
- Selina Quality Food Market1.0 km
- Stonewines1.0 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Source Of Life0.9 km
- Bean Cafe & Bistro1.0 km
- Pinch Of Salt1.0 km
- The Wilds Cafe1.0 km
- Theo's Cafe And Grill1.0 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Cod's Plaice1.0 km
- King Of Taste0.9 km
- Anuraag1.0 km
- Barnet Star Kebab0.9 km
- Golden Palace1.0 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.8 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Lord Kitchener1.0 km
- Bodens0.9 km
- East Barnet Valley United Services Club1.0 km
- Pure Gym0.9 km
- St Peter's Social Club0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Barnet0.8 km
- Oakleigh Park0.9 km
- Hadley Wood2.9 km
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Postcode Profile: EN51DZ · Data under Open Government Licence