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EN5 2SP

Lingholm Way

Underhill

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Detailed insights for EN5 2SP

Overview

Postcode EN5 2SP 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 50.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Old Courthouse Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Ducks Island & Underhill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,783 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Ducks Island & Underhill has a low crime rate, with approximately 50.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14%

Approximately 14.0% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Ducks Island & Underhill near EN5 2SP 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EN5 2SP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

5

High Barnet

Northern

Walking directions to High Barnet

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EN5 2SP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miOld Courthouse Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Old Courthouse Recreation Ground
0.3 miRavenscroft ParkSmallWalking directions to Ravenscroft Park

Area Profile

Population
272
Population density
5,738.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.06(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.16(-36%)
Public order
5.94(-12%)
Drugs
3.3(-47%)
Other theft
3.3(-71%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
142
52.99%
Other White
34
12.69%
Other Asian
22
8.21%
Indian
18
6.72%
African
9
3.36%
Total population: 268

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
109
48.88%
No qualifications
36
16.14%
Level 3 (A level)
34
15.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
7.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
7.17%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
44.63%
Owns with a mortgage
41
33.88%
Social rents from council
14
11.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.61%
Other social rented
3
2.48%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Underhill

Median price£622,500
Price per sq ft£593
Sales (last 12 months)84
Typical range (middle 50%)£400K – £750K

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.

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
Detached9£720,000£587
Semi-Detached36£712,500£614
Terraced19£537,000£596
Flats20£347,500£561

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£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
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£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
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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN5 2SP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN5 2SP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 2025101, Bells Hill, Barnet, EN5 2STTerracedFreehold£542,500
21 Mar 20256, Sutton Crescent, Barnet, EN5 2SSFlatsLeasehold£376,200
15 Aug 2025Flat 6, Elysium Court, 57, Bells Hill, Barnet, EN5 2USFlatsLeasehold£390,000
27 Mar 202557B, Sutton Crescent, Barnet, EN5 2SWFlatsLeasehold£415,000
28 Mar 20257, Redwood Way, Barnet, EN5 2RUTerracedFreehold£220,000

Schools

In the EN5 2SP postcode area, located within Ducks Island & Underhill, there are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EN5 2SP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWhitings Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryUnderhill SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryQueen Elizabeth's School, BarnetAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EN5 2SP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EN5 2SP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miChesterfield WinesBells Hill, Barnet, EN5 2RDWalking directions to Chesterfield Wines
0.2 miMartin'sBells Hill, Barnet, EN5 2RDWalking directions to Martin's
0.3 miCostcutterBells Hill, Barnet, EN5 2SEWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miMartin'sLeeside, Barnet, EN5 2LLWalking directions to Martin's
0.4 miCoopers Of BarnetHammond Close, Barnet, EN5 2FDWalking directions to Coopers Of Barnet

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 2SP, 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 004AE01000285
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EN5 2SP

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

The area around EN5 2SP records about 51 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.

What is the average house price near EN5 2SP?

The median sale price around EN5 2SP in Ducks Island & Underhill is £622,500 (about £593 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EN5 2SP?

There are 12 schools close to EN5 2SP, including Whitings Hill Primary School (Outstanding), Underhill School (Good) and Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EN5 2SP?

The closest station to EN5 2SP is High Barnet in TfL zone 5, about 1,258 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around EN5 2SP?

EN5 2SP scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,783 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.