EN5 1BG is a safe, established residential area on Cherry Hill, 0.7km 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 1BG offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £542k.
Census 2021 statistics for EN5 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00001346 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHERRY HILL, EN5 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHERRY HILL, EN5 1BG.
376
41
£ 61,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EN5 1BG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
EN5 1BG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £542k, 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EN5 1BG. The average age is 41.2. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 542,500
2 sales · Mean £ 542,500
Semi-Detached
£ 485,000
1 sales · Mean £ 485,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EN5 1BG has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ark Pioneer Academy
Pavilion Study Centre
St Catherine's RC School
The Totteridge Academy
Brookhill Nursery School
St Margaret's Nursery School
Cromer Road Primary School
St Andrew's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Totteridge
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Queens Arms0.7 km
- St Peter's Social Club0.9 km
- The Weavers0.6 km
- Rainbow Centre0.9 km
- Barnet Table Tennis Club0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- BaliI Satay House0.6 km
- Vibe Cafe0.7 km
- BlueBox1.0 km
- Epic Cafe0.6 km
- Pumpkin Rice Jerk Grill0.7 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Stonewines1.0 km
- Whetstone News Food And Wine0.8 km
- Barnet Food And Wine0.7 km
- Fuji Foods0.6 km
- Greenhill Greengrocer0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Barnet Grills And Restaurant0.6 km
- Ijinle0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Barnet1.1 km
- Oakleigh Park1.3 km
- Hadley Wood3.1 km
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Postcode Profile: EN51BG · Data under Open Government Licence