EN5 5SP is an active urban area on Tapster Street, 0.3km from Hadley in Barnet. Administratively it sits within High Barnet ward and the Chipping Barnet constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barnet.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 114 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £325k, up 8.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EN5 5SP are sourced from Output Area E00178773 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TAPSTER STREET, EN5 5SP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TAPSTER STREET, EN5 5SP.
234
40
£ 64,300 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EN5 5SP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EN5 5SP spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £325k. Property prices are trending up 8.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EN5 5SP. The average age is 40.0. 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
Flat
£ 324,000
8 sales · Mean £ 323,743
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EN5 5SP is above average at 114 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. 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
Foulds School
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Christ Church Primary School
Ark Pioneer Academy
Underhill School
Monken Hadley CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- East Barnet Valley Bowling Club0.3 km
- Red Lion0.2 km
- Sebright Arms0.6 km
- Ye Olde Mitre0.2 km
- Ye Olde Monken Holt0.4 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Boots0.1 km
- Greggs0.1 km
- Barnet Convenience Store0.2 km
- Hopscotch Trading Ltd0.2 km
- Londis0.8 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Munchies0.2 km
- Nika0.3 km
- Shapla Indian Cuisine0.2 km
- You Me Sushi0.1 km
- Hadley House Restaurant And Bar0.4 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Waitrose0.2 km
- The Co-operative Food1.0 km
- Iceland0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- From China0.5 km
- Helen's Kitchen0.2 km
- Curry Leaf0.3 km
- Fortune Cat0.2 km
- Papa John's0.3 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Barnet2.0 km
- Hadley Wood2.2 km
- Oakleigh Park3.0 km
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Postcode Profile: EN55SP · Data under Open Government Licence