Postcode Analysis Barnet, London

NORTHBROOK ROAD, EN5 2PB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHBROOK ROAD, EN5 2PB.

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Population

276

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 54,700 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. EN5 2PB's low deprivation rank, 58% ownership, and £495k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EN5 2PB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Northbrook Road, 0.5km from Ducks Island in Barnet. Administratively it sits within Underhill ward and the Chipping Barnet constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, EN5 2PB is 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. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barnet.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £495k.

Census 2021 statistics for EN5 2PB are sourced from Output Area E00001399 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EN5 2PB. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.5%
Asian / British Asian20.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed10.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 482,500

2 sales · Mean £ 482,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

EN5 2PB has low crime rates — 29 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.

Violence and sexual offences41
Anti-social behaviour39
Shoplifting13
Other theft10
Vehicle crime10

school Local Schools

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Underhill School

Good525 pupils0.2 km
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The Totteridge Academy

Good810 pupils0.6 km
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Whitings Hill Primary School

Outstanding465 pupils0.9 km
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St Catherine's RC School

Good480 pupils1.0 km
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Ark Pioneer Academy

537 pupils1.0 km
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Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School

Good1072 pupils1.1 km
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Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet

Outstanding1292 pupils1.5 km
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Foulds School

Good317 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Open Palace Restaurant0.4 km
  • Barnet Fish Bar0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Coopers Of Barnet0.4 km
  • The Local Offey0.3 km
  • GROW Farm Shop0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Hope Corner Community Centre0.3 km
  • Bells Hill Cafe0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Rainbow Centre0.7 km
  • Barnet Table Tennis Club0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • New Barnet2.3 km
  • Oakleigh Park2.8 km
  • Hadley Wood3.4 km