EN5 2FT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Helios Way, 0.4km from Barnet in Barnet. Administratively it sits within Underhill ward and the Chipping Barnet constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EN5 2FT is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. 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. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barnet. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £759k, up 7.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EN5 2FT are sourced from Output Area E00001408 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HELIOS WAY, EN5 2FT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HELIOS WAY, EN5 2FT.
189
33
£ 54,700 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EN5 2FT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 45% social renting, EN5 2FT is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 7.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EN5 2FT. The average age is 32.6. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 710,000
11 sales · Mean £ 701,817
Semi-Detached
£ 780,000
13 sales · Mean £ 769,230
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EN5 2FT has low crime rates — 32 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
St Catherine's RC School
Ark Pioneer Academy
Underhill School
The Totteridge Academy
Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School
Whitings Hill Primary School
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Foulds School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Greenhill Greengrocer0.9 km
- Moore & Sons Ltd0.9 km
- BP Odeon SF Connect0.8 km
- Coopers Of Barnet0.3 km
- The Local Offey0.4 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- East Barnet Valley Bowling Club0.9 km
- Queens Arms0.7 km
- Red Lion0.8 km
- Ye Olde Mitre0.9 km
- The Weavers0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- BaliI Satay House0.8 km
- Munchies0.8 km
- Shapla Indian Cuisine0.8 km
- Vibe Cafe0.8 km
- Fresh Fry0.8 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- From China0.7 km
- Barnet Grills And Restaurant0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Mooboo Barnet0.9 km
- Open Palace Restaurant0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Barnet1.8 km
- Oakleigh Park2.4 km
- Hadley Wood3.0 km
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Postcode Profile: EN52FT · Data under Open Government Licence