EN5 5LG is a safe, established residential area on Meadway, 0.9km 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 5LG offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £726k, down 10.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EN5 5LG are sourced from Output Area E00001241 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEADWAY, EN5 5LG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADWAY, EN5 5LG.
300
40
£ 60,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EN5 5LG 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
EN5 5LG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £726k, 81% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £726k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 10.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EN5 5LG. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 667,375
6 sales · Mean £ 667,916
Detached
£ 652,475
2 sales · Mean £ 652,475
Flat
£ 750,000
1 sales · Mean £ 750,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EN5 5LG has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School
St Catherine's RC School
Ark Pioneer Academy
Cromer Road Primary School
JCoSS
Monken Hadley CofE Primary School
Livingstone Primary and Nursery School
St Margaret's Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- East Barnet Valley Bowling Club0.6 km
- Queens Arms0.7 km
- Red Lion0.8 km
- Ye Olde Mitre0.8 km
- St Peter's Social Club0.9 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Boots1.0 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Barnet Food And Wine0.8 km
- EESA Xpress0.7 km
- Fuji Foods0.8 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Hadley Hotel0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- BaliI Satay House0.8 km
- Munchies0.8 km
- Potters Pantry0.5 km
- Shapla Indian Cuisine0.8 km
- The Juice King0.6 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Iceland0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Burgitzza0.9 km
- From China0.7 km
- Papa John's0.7 km
- Sea Life0.7 km
- Helen's Kitchen1.0 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Barnet1.2 km
- Hadley Wood1.9 km
- Oakleigh Park2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EN55LG · Data under Open Government Licence