EN5 1AW is a safe, established residential area on Great North Road, 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 1AW offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 £840k.
Census 2021 statistics for EN5 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00001336 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREAT NORTH ROAD, EN5 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT NORTH ROAD, EN5 1AW.
320
47
£ 61,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EN5 1AW 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. EN5 1AW's low deprivation rank, 86% ownership, and £840k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EN5 1AW. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 840,000
3 sales · Mean £ 768,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EN5 1AW 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
Cromer Road Primary School
The Totteridge Academy
St Margaret's Nursery School
Brookhill Nursery School
Pavilion Study Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Buon Gustaio Uno0.9 km
- Wings0.9 km
- 1 Global Hub0.8 km
- Pumpkin Rice Jerk Grill0.2 km
- Epic Cafe0.2 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Big Papas0.9 km
- Chutneys1.0 km
- Sea Life1.0 km
- Yusha Indian Cuisine & Takeaway1.0 km
- King Of Taste1.0 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Barnet Table Tennis Club0.6 km
- Railway Tavern1.0 km
- St Peter's Social Club0.7 km
- The Weavers0.2 km
- Queens Arms0.3 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Barnet Food And Wine0.2 km
- EESA Xpress0.8 km
- Fuji Foods0.2 km
- Lytton Food And Wine1.0 km
- Supeme Eats & Treats1.0 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Barnet1.0 km
- Oakleigh Park1.5 km
- Hadley Wood2.7 km
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Postcode Profile: EN51AW · Data under Open Government Licence