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EN5 2FT

Helios Way

Underhill

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Overview

Postcode EN5 2FT 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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% 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 £618,500 (around £611 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £415,000 and £781,250. The nearest station is High Barnet, about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Old Courthouse Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
45.1%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Ducks Island & Underhill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,521 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Ducks Island & Underhill has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

45.1%

Approximately 45.1% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EN5 2FT.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is High Barnet located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EN5 2FT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

5

High Barnet

Northern

Walking directions to High Barnet

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
190
Population density
12,101.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
18.58(-31%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.73(-53%)
Vehicle crime
4.48(-52%)
Other theft
2.56(-78%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.92(-66%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
73
38.22%
Other White
33
17.28%
African
17
8.9%
Indian
12
6.28%
Other
12
6.28%
Total population: 191

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
80
53.33%
Level 3 (A level)
22
14.67%
No qualifications
16
10.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
10.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
5.33%
Total 16+ residents: 150

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
40
48.78%
Other social rented
33
40.24%
Social rents from council
4
4.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
3.66%
Owns outright
2
2.44%
Total households: 82

Property prices in Underhill

Median price: £618,500
Price per sq ft: £611
Sales (last 12 months): 80
Typical range (middle 50%): £415K – £781K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £618,500 (about £611 per square foot) in Underhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,000 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Underhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£760,250£598
Semi-Detached39£740,000£624
Terraced17£537,000£608
Flats18£340,000£565

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£538,500
2026£575,000£341,500£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£569
2026£594£616£651£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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN5 2FT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN5 2FT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jul 20261, Minotaur Drive, Barnet, EN5 2FSSemi-DetachedLeasehold£800,000
15 May 2026Flat 10, Rhea Court, 4, Dollis Valley Drive, Barnet, EN5 2GFFlatsLeasehold£470,000
01 Aug 2025Flat 3, Rhea Court, 4, Dollis Valley Drive, Barnet, EN5 2GFFlatsLeasehold£345,000
30 Mar 2026Flat 4, Delphi House, 4, Hera Avenue, Barnet, EN5 2FQFlatsLeasehold£400,000
22 Dec 2025Flat 5, Delphi House, 4, Hera Avenue, Barnet, EN5 2FQFlatsLeasehold£450,000

Schools

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

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for EN5 2FT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miSecondaryArk Pioneer AcademyFree schools
0.3 miPrimaryUnderhill SchoolCommunity school
0.3 miPrimarySt Catherine's RC SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of EN5 2FT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EN5 2FT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMay Lane's Co-opMays Lane, Barnet, EN5 2FDWalking directions to May Lane's Co-op
0.2 miCoopers Of BarnetHammond Close, Barnet, EN5 2FDWalking directions to Coopers Of Barnet
0.4 misimplylocalBedford Avenue, Barnet, EN5 2ENWalking directions to simplylocal
0.4 miM&S Simply FoodBarnet Hill, Barnet, EN5 1EQWalking directions to M&S Simply Food

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 2FT, 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 004EE01000291
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2018-06-01

Frequently asked questions about EN5 2FT

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

The area around EN5 2FT records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near EN5 2FT?

The median sale price around EN5 2FT in Underhill is £618,500 (about £611 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EN5 2FT?

There are 12 schools close to EN5 2FT, including Ark Pioneer Academy (Outstanding), Underhill School (Good) and St Catherine's RC School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to EN5 2FT?

The closest station to EN5 2FT is High Barnet in TfL zone 5, about 787 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around EN5 2FT?

EN5 2FT scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,521 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Chipping Barnet covering EN5 2FT 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).