Postcode Analysis Barnet, London

MEADWAY, EN5 5LG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADWAY, EN5 5LG.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 60,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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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.

home £726,650 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British71.8%
Asian / British Asian12.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed14.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Anti-social behaviour50
Vehicle crime22
Violence and sexual offences21
Burglary13
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School

Good1072 pupils0.6 km
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St Catherine's RC School

Good480 pupils0.7 km
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Ark Pioneer Academy

537 pupils0.7 km
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Cromer Road Primary School

Good413 pupils0.8 km
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JCoSS

Good1335 pupils1.1 km
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Monken Hadley CofE Primary School

Good148 pupils1.1 km
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Livingstone Primary and Nursery School

Good262 pupils1.4 km
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St Margaret's Nursery School

Outstanding123 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Hadley Hotel0.5 km
restaurant

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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
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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