EN5 1HJ is a safe, established residential area on Great North Road, 0.5km from New 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 1HJ offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% 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 — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barnet.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k.
Census 2021 statistics for EN5 1HJ are sourced from Output Area E00001337 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREAT NORTH ROAD, EN5 1HJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT NORTH ROAD, EN5 1HJ.
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43
£ 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 1HJ 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
EN5 1HJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £395k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EN5 1HJ. The average age is 43.5. 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
Flat
£ 395,000
1 sales · Mean £ 395,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EN5 1HJ has low crime rates — 34 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
St Catherine's RC School
Pavilion Study Centre
Brookhill Nursery School
St Margaret's Nursery School
Cromer Road Primary School
The Totteridge Academy
St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Barnet
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Greenhill Greengrocer0.5 km
- Moore & Sons Ltd0.5 km
- BP Odeon SF Connect0.7 km
- Whetstone News Food And Wine0.9 km
- P&A Suppliers Ltd0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- King Of Taste1.0 km
- Big Papas0.9 km
- Barnet Grills And Restaurant0.5 km
- Ijinle0.1 km
- Izmir Kebab0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Rainbow Centre0.9 km
- St Peter's Social Club0.7 km
- The Weavers0.5 km
- Queens Arms0.6 km
- Barnet Table Tennis Club0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Theo's Cafe And Grill0.9 km
- Buon Gustaio Uno0.9 km
- Fresh Fry0.5 km
- New Curry Centre0.6 km
- Epic Cafe0.5 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Barnet0.9 km
- Oakleigh Park1.2 km
- Hadley Wood2.9 km
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Postcode Profile: EN51HJ · Data under Open Government Licence