EN5 1AP is a safe, established residential area on Wycherley Crescent, 0.4km from Underhill in Barnet. Administratively it sits within Barnet Vale ward and the Chipping Barnet constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in EN5, EN5 1AP offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £650k, up 10.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EN5 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00001336 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WYCHERLEY CRESCENT, EN5 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WYCHERLEY CRESCENT, EN5 1AP.
320
47
£ 61,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EN5 1AP 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, EN5 1AP combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£650k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 10.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EN5 1AP. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 636,250
6 sales · Mean £ 628,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EN5 1AP is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. 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
The Totteridge Academy
Cromer Road Primary School
St Margaret's Nursery School
Underhill School
Brookhill Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Rainbow Centre0.6 km
- Queens Arms0.3 km
- St Peter's Social Club0.8 km
- The Weavers0.2 km
- Barnet Table Tennis Club0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Buon Gustaio Uno1.0 km
- Fresh Fry0.2 km
- New Curry Centre0.3 km
- TFL High Barnet1.0 km
- Theo's Cafe And Grill0.9 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Barnet Grills And Restaurant0.2 km
- Ijinle0.2 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Barnet Food And Wine0.3 km
- EESA Xpress0.9 km
- Fuji Foods0.2 km
- Greenhill Greengrocer0.2 km
- Moore & Sons Ltd0.2 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Barnet1.0 km
- Oakleigh Park1.5 km
- Hadley Wood2.8 km
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Postcode Profile: EN51AP · Data under Open Government Licence