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EN5 2EG

Mays Lane

Underhill

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Detailed insights for EN5 2EG

Overview

Postcode EN5 2EG is located in a major urban area, within the Underhill area of Barnet in the London region, and forms part of the Ducks Island & Underhill area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 49.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ducks Island & Underhill is £78,533 per year. The median sale price in Underhill is £625,000 (around £614 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £420,000 and £795,000. The nearest station is High Barnet, about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Old Courthouse Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
22%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

4/10

Ducks Island & Underhill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,181 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Ducks Island & Underhill has a low crime rate, with approximately 49.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22%

Approximately 22.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Ducks Island & Underhill is £78,533 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 136 ft away from EN5 2EG.

Flood risk

No risk

Ducks Island & Underhill near EN5 2EG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is High Barnet located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EN5 2EG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

5

High Barnet

Northern

Walking directions to High Barnet
0.9 mi

5

New Barnet

Great Northern

Walking directions to New Barnet

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EN5 2EG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miOld Courthouse Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Old Courthouse Recreation Ground
0.3 miBarnet Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to Barnet Playing Fields
0.5 miKing George V Playing FieldsMediumWalking directions to King George V Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
362
Population density
4,986.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.21(-54%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.69(-64%)
Burglary
9.04(+65%)
Vehicle crime
8.4(-10%)
Drugs
4.52(-27%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
147
40.61%
Other White
63
17.4%
Other Asian
28
7.73%
African
19
5.25%
Indian
18
4.97%
Total population: 362

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
39.79%
Level 3 (A level)
53
18.66%
No qualifications
36
12.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
12.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
11.62%
Total 16+ residents: 284

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
41
33.33%
Owns outright
27
21.95%
Social rents from council
22
17.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
17.07%
Shared ownership
5
4.07%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Underhill

Median price: £625,000
Price per sq ft: £614
Sales (last 12 months): 83
Typical range (middle 50%): £420K – £795K

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £625,000 (about £614 per square foot) in Underhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £148,196 up to £1,237,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Underhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£890,000£602
Semi-Detached42£745,000£648
Terraced17£531,000£600
Flats17£345,000£568

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Underhill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Underhill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£785,000£292,500£611,250£595,000
2017£770,000£367,500£563,500£500,000
2018£624,750£394,000£675,500£570,000
2019£705,000£338,750£612,500£465,000
2020£770,000£353,500£615,250£540,000
2021£765,000£370,000£660,000£555,000
2022£812,000£455,000£700,000£605,300
2023£775,000£388,000£688,500£615,000
2024£840,000£362,500£670,000£500,000
2025£902,500£347,500£690,000£537,000
2026£602,750£323,000£757,000£540,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Underhill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Underhill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£548£529£529£553
2017£437£542£516£563
2018£633£561£532£501
2019£536£509£548£535
2020£575£506£539£527
2021£576£522£567£556
2022£699£613£606£608
2023£655£585£608£598
2024£599£563£599£601
2025£621£556£608£565
2026£633£581£652£651
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Underhill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN5 2EG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN5 2EG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Jun 202621, Westcombe Drive, Barnet, EN5 2BETerracedFreehold£530,000
30 Jul 20264, Lion Yard, Barnet, EN5 2BBSemi-DetachedFreehold£780,000
05 Dec 202536, Elton Avenue, Barnet, EN5 2EASemi-DetachedFreehold£790,000
05 Aug 202622, Woodfall Avenue, Barnet, EN5 2EZDetachedFreehold£630,500
28 May 20253, Woodfall Avenue, Barnet, EN5 2EZSemi-DetachedFreehold£920,000

Schools

In the EN5 2EG postcode area, located within Ducks Island & Underhill, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for EN5 2EG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimarySt Catherine's RC SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.1 miSecondaryArk Pioneer AcademyFree schools
Outstanding
0.3 miSecondaryQueen Elizabeth's Girls' SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of EN5 2EG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EN5 2EG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miM&S Simply FoodBarnet Hill, Barnet, EN5 1EQWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.3 misimplylocalBedford Avenue, Barnet, EN5 2ENWalking directions to simplylocal
0.3 miTesco Express7-9 Great North Road, Barnet, EN5 1ESWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miBarnet Food and WineGreat North Road, Barnet, EN5 1ESWalking directions to Barnet Food and Wine
0.3 miKurt WholefoodsGreat North Road, Barnet, EN5 1EUWalking directions to Kurt Wholefoods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barnet district.

Band A£1,422
Band B£1,659
Band C£1,896
Band D£2,133
Band E£2,607
Band F£3,080
Band G£3,554
Band H£4,265

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 2EG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Josh Tapper

Underhill - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Zahra Beg

Underhill - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Dan Tomlinson

Chipping Barnet - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBarnetE09000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyChipping BarnetE14001169
WardUnderhillE05013647
ParishBarnet, unparished areaE43000193
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ducks Island & UnderhillE02000027
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barnet 004CE01000288
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EN5 2EG

Is EN5 2EG (Ducks Island & Underhill) safe?

The area around EN5 2EG records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 burglary.

What is the average house price near EN5 2EG?

The median sale price around EN5 2EG in Underhill is £625,000 (about £614 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EN5 2EG?

There are 9 schools close to EN5 2EG, including St Catherine's RC School (Good), Ark Pioneer Academy (Outstanding) and Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to EN5 2EG?

The closest station to EN5 2EG is High Barnet in TfL zone 5, about 468 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around EN5 2EG?

EN5 2EG scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,181 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EN5 2EG (Ducks Island & Underhill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chipping Barnet covering EN5 2EG is Dan Tomlinson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Josh Tapper (Labour Party) and Zahra Beg (Labour Party).