Postcode EN5 2QU 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 1.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 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 23.9% 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 2QU.
Ducks Island & Underhill near EN5 2QU 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Whitings Hill Open Space | Large | Walking directions to Whitings Hill Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | Whitings Hill Wood | Medium | Walking directions to Whitings Hill Wood |
| 0.5 mi | East Barnet Old Grammarians Playing Field | Medium | Walking directions to East Barnet Old Grammarians Playing Field |
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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN5 2QU.
In the EN5 2QU postcode area, located within Ducks Island & Underhill, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EN5 2QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Quinta Stores | Aitken Road, Barnet, EN5 3AT | Walking directions to Quinta Stores |
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 2QU, 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 2QU 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 2QU 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 6 schools close to EN5 2QU, including Whitings Hill Primary School (Outstanding), Underhill School (Good) and The Totteridge Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
EN5 2QU 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 2QU 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.