EN5 1AD is a safe, established residential area on Western Parade, 0.3km from Underhill in Barnet. Administratively it sits within Barnet Vale ward and the Chipping Barnet constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for EN5 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00001335 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTERN PARADE, EN5 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTERN PARADE, EN5 1AD.
373
36
£ 61,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EN5 1AD 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
Cultural diversity defines EN5 1AD — 48% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. 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 1AD. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EN5 1AD has low crime rates — 44 incidents 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
Brookhill Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Rainbow Centre0.6 km
- Queens Arms0.1 km
- St Peter's Social Club0.7 km
- The Weavers0.0 km
- Barnet Table Tennis Club0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Buon Gustaio Uno0.9 km
- Fresh Fry0.0 km
- New Curry Centre0.1 km
- TFL High Barnet0.8 km
- Wings0.9 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Big Papas1.0 km
- Barnet Grills And Restaurant0.0 km
- Ijinle0.4 km
- Izmir Kebab1.0 km
- Pizza Go Go1.0 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- H.K Supermarket0.9 km
- Potters Road Food & Wine0.9 km
- Simply Local0.9 km
- Barnet Food And Wine0.1 km
- EESA Xpress0.8 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Barnet1.0 km
- Oakleigh Park1.7 km
- Hadley Wood2.6 km
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Postcode Profile: EN51AD · Data under Open Government Licence