EN5 3AG is a safe, established residential area on Hill Close, 0.7km from Ducks Island in Barnet. Administratively it sits within High Barnet ward and the Chipping Barnet constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EN5 3AG is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barnet.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £490k.
Census 2021 statistics for EN5 3AG are sourced from Output Area E00001444 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILL CLOSE, EN5 3AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILL CLOSE, EN5 3AG.
355
37
£ 59,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EN5 3AG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
With 41% social renting, EN5 3AG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EN5 3AG. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 420,000
4 sales · Mean £ 426,250
Flat
£ 310,000
1 sales · Mean £ 310,000
Semi-Detached
£ 375,000
1 sales · Mean £ 375,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EN5 3AG has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Whitings Hill Primary School
Underhill School
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Foulds School
Christ Church Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Loon Wah1.0 km
- Barnet Fish Bar0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Arkley0.6 km
- The Lord Nelson0.9 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Friends Hospital Shop0.6 km
- Londis1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Bells Hill Cafe0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Barnet3.3 km
- Hadley Wood3.9 km
- Oakleigh Park3.9 km
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Postcode Profile: EN53AG · Data under Open Government Licence