EN5 1BS is a safe, established residential area on Netherlands Road, 0.7km from East Barnet in Barnet. Administratively it sits within Barnet Vale ward and the Chipping Barnet constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in EN5, EN5 1BS offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barnet.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £745k.
Census 2021 statistics for EN5 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00001344 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NETHERLANDS ROAD, EN5 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NETHERLANDS ROAD, EN5 1BS.
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39
£ 61,100 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EN5 1BS 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
EN5 1BS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £745k, 81% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £745k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EN5 1BS. The average age is 39.3. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 695,000
7 sales · Mean £ 717,142
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EN5 1BS has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Barnet
Brookhill Nursery School
Pavilion Study Centre
Danegrove Primary School
Church Hill School
St Margaret's Nursery School
Oak Hill School
East Barnet School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Sofalino0.8 km
- Source Of Life0.5 km
- Bar Hakuna Matata0.9 km
- Haven Bistro And Bar0.9 km
- Chu Chin Chow0.6 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.7 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Stonewines0.8 km
- Whetstone News Food And Wine0.7 km
- Bake House0.6 km
- Oakleigh Park Corner Shop0.5 km
- Patrycja0.6 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- St Peter's Social Club1.0 km
- Bodens0.9 km
- Prince Of Wales0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Pizza Monster0.5 km
- Best Quality Takeaway0.6 km
- Buono Woodfire Pizza & Pasta0.3 km
- Ijinle0.9 km
- Seawise Street Seafood Bar0.7 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oakleigh Park0.4 km
- New Barnet0.9 km
- Hadley Wood3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Oakleigh Park Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EN51BS · Data under Open Government Licence