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EN5 1DN

Netherlands Road

Whetstone

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Overview

Postcode EN5 1DN is located in a major urban area, within the Whetstone ward of Barnet in the London region, and forms part of the New Barnet West area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Barnet West is £83,425 per year. The nearest station is Oakleigh Park, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

4/10

New Barnet West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,327 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

New Barnet West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 36.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.3%

Approximately 4.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in New Barnet West is £83,425 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 76 ft away from EN5 1DN.

Flood risk

No risk

New Barnet West near EN5 1DN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Oakleigh Park located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EN5 1DN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

4

Oakleigh Park

Great Northern

Walking directions to Oakleigh Park
0.7 mi

5

New Barnet

Great Northern

Walking directions to New Barnet
0.8 mi

4

Totteridge and Whetstone

Northern

Walking directions to Totteridge and Whetstone

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
179
Population density
8,136.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.13(-64%)
Vehicle crime
7.2(-23%)
Burglary
5.89(+8%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.58(-20%)
Other theft
4.58(-60%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
55
30.56%
British
53
29.44%
Other
17
9.44%
Other Asian
14
7.78%
African
13
7.22%
Total population: 180

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
41.29%
No qualifications
25
16.13%
Level 3 (A level)
23
14.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
11.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
6.45%
Total 16+ residents: 155

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
57
61.96%
Owns with a mortgage
16
17.39%
Owns outright
12
13.04%
Social rents from council
3
3.26%
Other forms of private rent
3
3.26%
Total households: 92

Property prices in Whetstone

Median price£692,500
Price per sq ft£626
Sales (last 12 months)106
Typical range (middle 50%)£453K – £929K

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £692,500 (about £626 per square foot) in Whetstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £114,000 up to £2,650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whetstone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£2,000,000£705
Semi-Detached38£938,750£642
Terraced18£742,600£636
Flats43£400,000£599

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whetstone

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whetstone.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,150,000£360,000£970,000£480,000
2017£1,390,000£490,500£922,500£538,750
2018£975,000£425,000£711,250£685,000
2019£1,207,500£387,500£725,000£642,000
2020£1,245,000£467,500£835,000£655,000
2021£1,063,722£400,000£837,500£700,000
2022£1,792,500£509,500£875,000£840,000
2023£1,600,000£485,000£891,000£715,000
2024£1,300,000£475,000£843,000£746,500
2025£1,692,500£500,000£1,040,000£730,000
2026£2,375,000£400,000£822,500£755,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whetstone.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whetstone.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£646£566£554£526
2017£549£607£556£551
2018£568£673£564£580
2019£573£615£587£566
2020£568£664£539£565
2021£586£593£579£612
2022£680£727£649£633
2023£672£692£631£635
2024£709£640£604£653
2025£707£647£647£686
2026£518£591£592£716
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whetstone.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Whetstone in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN5 1DN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN5 1DN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2025118, Netherlands Road, Barnet, EN5 1BXDetachedFreehold£700,000
28 Nov 202588, Netherlands Road, Barnet, EN5 1BUSemi-DetachedFreehold£620,000
28 Aug 202531, Stevenson Close, Barnet, EN5 1DRFlatsLeasehold£157,500
30 May 202526, Stevenson Close, Barnet, EN5 1DRFlatsLeasehold£232,500
31 Jul 202562, Buckingham Avenue, London, N20 9DHSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,430,000

Schools

In the EN5 1DN postcode area, located within New Barnet West, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EN5 1DN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE Primary School, East BarnetVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miNot applicablePavilion Study CentrePupil referral unit

Good

0.4 miPrimaryChurch Hill SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EN5 1DN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EN5 1DN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miM&S1430 High Road, London, N20 9BSWalking directions to M&S
0.5 miAldi30 Brookhill Road, Barnet, EN4 8SLWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barnet district (2025-26).

Band A£1,357
Band B£1,583
Band C£1,809
Band D£2,036
Band E£2,488
Band F£2,940
Band G£3,393
Band H£4,071

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for EN5 1DN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ezra Cohen

Whetstone - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Stephen Lewis

Whetstone - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Dan Tomlinson

Chipping Barnet - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBarnetE09000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyChipping BarnetE14001169
WardWhetstoneE05013650
ParishBarnet, unparished areaE43000193
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)New Barnet WestE02000028
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barnet 005AE01000267
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EN5 1DN

Is EN5 1DN (New Barnet West) safe?

The area around EN5 1DN records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near EN5 1DN?

The median sale price around EN5 1DN in New Barnet West is £692,500 (about £626 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EN5 1DN?

There are 17 schools close to EN5 1DN, including St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Barnet (Good), Pavilion Study Centre (Good) and Church Hill School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EN5 1DN?

The closest station to EN5 1DN is Oakleigh Park in TfL zone 4, about 133 m away, serving the Great Northern line.

How deprived is the area around EN5 1DN?

EN5 1DN scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,327 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EN5 1DN (New Barnet West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chipping Barnet covering EN5 1DN is Dan Tomlinson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ezra Cohen (Labour Party) and Stephen Lewis (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.