EN5 1JR is a sought-after residential area on Great North Road, 0.7km from Barnet, New in Barnet. Administratively it sits within Barnet Vale ward and the Chipping Barnet constituency.
For serious buyers, EN5 1JR is 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 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k, down 14.3% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for EN5 1JR are sourced from Output Area E00001341 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREAT NORTH ROAD, EN5 1JR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT NORTH ROAD, EN5 1JR.
302
44
£ 62,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EN5 1JR 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 1JR combines high owner-occupation (70%), strong property values (£325k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 14.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EN5 1JR. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 362,500
8 sales · Mean £ 357,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EN5 1JR has low crime rates — 18 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
Pavilion Study Centre
Ark Pioneer Academy
Brookhill Nursery School
St Margaret's Nursery School
St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Barnet
St Catherine's RC School
The Totteridge Academy
Cromer Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Sofalino0.9 km
- Bar Hakuna Matata1.0 km
- Pumpkin Rice Jerk Grill0.8 km
- Haven Bistro And Bar0.9 km
- Fresh Fry0.7 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Greenhill Greengrocer0.7 km
- Moore & Sons Ltd0.7 km
- BP Odeon SF Connect0.9 km
- Bina News0.9 km
- P&A Suppliers Ltd0.8 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Totteridge Tennis Club0.9 km
- St Peter's Social Club0.8 km
- The Weavers0.7 km
- Queens Arms0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Barnet Grills And Restaurant0.7 km
- Buono Woodfire Pizza & Pasta0.9 km
- Ijinle0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Barnet1.0 km
- Oakleigh Park1.0 km
- Hadley Wood3.1 km
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Postcode Profile: EN51JR · Data under Open Government Licence