Postcode EN5 2QA is located in a major urban area, within the Underhill ward of Barnet in the London region, and forms part of the Ducks Island & Underhill area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 48.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ducks Island & Underhill is £78,533 per year. The nearest station is High Barnet, about 1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Whitings Hill Open Space.
Ducks Island & Underhill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,242 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Ducks Island & Underhill has a low crime rate, with approximately 48.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.7% 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.
The average income per household in Ducks Island & Underhill is £78,533 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EN5 2QA.
Ducks Island & Underhill near EN5 2QA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is High Barnet located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | 5 | High Barnet | Northern | Walking directions to High Barnet |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Whitings Hill Open Space | Large | Walking directions to Whitings Hill Open Space |
| 0.2 mi | East Barnet Old Grammarians Playing Field | Medium | Walking directions to East Barnet Old Grammarians Playing Field |
| 0.2 mi | Grange Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Grange Playing Fields |
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £622,500 (about £593 per square foot) in Underhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,000 up to £1,200,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £720,000 | £587 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £712,500 | £614 |
| Terraced | 19 | £537,000 | £596 |
| Flats | 20 | £347,500 | £561 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £785,000 | £288,500 | £602,500 | £590,000 |
| 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 | £915,000 | £347,500 | £690,000 | £540,000 |
| 2026 | £361,598 | £360,000 | £705,000 | £650,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £548 | £528 | £538 | £521 |
| 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 | £602 | £556 | £608 | £573 |
| 2026 | £372 | £654 | £624 | £608 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN5 2QA.
In the EN5 2QA postcode area, located within Ducks Island & Underhill, there are 4 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EN5 2QA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Martin's | Bells Hill, Barnet, EN5 2RD | Walking directions to Martin's |
| 0.3 mi | Chesterfield Wines | Bells Hill, Barnet, EN5 2RD | Walking directions to Chesterfield Wines |
| 0.4 mi | Martin's | Leeside, Barnet, EN5 2LL | Walking directions to Martin's |
| 0.4 mi | Coopers Of Barnet | Hammond Close, Barnet, EN5 2FD | Walking directions to Coopers Of Barnet |
| 0.4 mi | May Lane's Co-op | Mays Lane, Barnet, EN5 2FD | Walking directions to May Lane's Co-op |
Annual council tax rates for Barnet district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EN5 2QA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Josh Tapper
Underhill - Elected 7 May 2026
Zahra Beg
Underhill - Elected 7 May 2026
Dan Tomlinson
Chipping Barnet - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EN5 2QA records about 48 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 public order.
The median sale price around EN5 2QA in Ducks Island & Underhill is £622,500 (about £593 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to EN5 2QA, including Underhill School (Good), Whitings Hill Primary School (Outstanding) and The Totteridge Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EN5 2QA is High Barnet in TfL zone 5, about 1,575 m away, serving the Northern line.
EN5 2QA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,242 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Chipping Barnet covering EN5 2QA 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).
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.