EN5 1AB is a safe, established residential area on Great North Road, 0.3km from Underhill in Barnet. Administratively it sits within Barnet Vale ward and the Chipping Barnet constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EN5 1AB offers a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barnet.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for EN5 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00001335 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREAT NORTH ROAD, EN5 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT NORTH ROAD, EN5 1AB.
373
36
£ 61,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EN5 1AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
EN5 1AB has a highly multicultural community character — 48% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EN5 1AB. The average age is 36.1. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EN5 1AB is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ark Pioneer Academy
St Catherine's RC School
Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School
Cromer Road Primary School
The Totteridge Academy
Underhill School
St Margaret's Nursery School
JCoSS
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Buon Gustaio Uno1.0 km
- Wings0.8 km
- 1 Global Hub0.8 km
- Pumpkin Rice Jerk Grill0.1 km
- Epic Cafe0.1 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Sea Life0.9 km
- Papa John's0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Yusha Indian Cuisine & Takeaway1.0 km
- Open Palace Restaurant1.0 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Barnet Table Tennis Club0.3 km
- St Peter's Social Club0.8 km
- The Weavers0.1 km
- East Barnet Valley Bowling Club0.9 km
- Queens Arms0.0 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
- The Co-operative Food1.0 km
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Barnet Food And Wine0.1 km
- EESA Xpress0.8 km
- Fuji Foods0.1 km
- Lytton Food And Wine1.0 km
- Potters Road Food & Wine0.8 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Barnet1.1 km
- Oakleigh Park1.8 km
- Hadley Wood2.5 km
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Postcode Profile: EN51AB · Data under Open Government Licence