EN5 3JH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.1km from Arkley Park in Borehamwood. Administratively it sits within High Barnet ward and the Chipping Barnet constituency.
For families considering a move, EN5 3JH represents a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. Average age 66 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for EN5 3JH are sourced from Output Area E00001422 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EN5 3JH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EN5 3JH.
243
66
£ 59,400 /yr
27%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
EN5 3JH is a settled retirement community — average age 66, 89% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EN5 3JH. The average age is 66.4. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EN5 3JH has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Saffron Green Primary School
Summerswood Primary School
Kenilworth Primary School
Fairway Primary School and Children's Centre
Northway School
Courtland School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Think Organics Private Limited0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Gate Public House0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Miller & Carter0.1 km
- T(N)S Catering Management Ltd0.8 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Victoria Health0.6 km
- Shell Waitrose Stirling Corner0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elstree & Borehamwood2.2 km
- Mill Hill Broadway3.2 km
- New Barnet5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Stirling Corner0.3 km
- Stirling Corner0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EN53JH · Data under Open Government Licence