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EN5 2UB

Crocus Field

Underhill

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Detailed insights for EN5 2UB

Overview

Postcode EN5 2UB 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 very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Barnet Playing Fields.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
51.5%
Connectivity
2/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Ducks Island & Underhill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,786 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Ducks Island & Underhill has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

51.5%

Approximately 51.5% 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 2UB.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

2/10

The nearest station is High Barnet located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EN5 2UB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

5

High Barnet

Northern

Walking directions to High Barnet

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EN5 2UB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBarnet Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to Barnet Playing Fields
0.5 miWyatts Farm Open SpaceLargeWalking directions to Wyatts Farm Open Space
0.2 miKing George V Playing FieldsMediumWalking directions to King George V Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
427
Population density
6,671.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.59(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.27(-51%)
Vehicle crime
6.95(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.69(0%)
Other theft
3.79(-67%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
178
41.78%
African
71
16.67%
Other White
43
10.09%
Other
30
7.04%
Other Asian
26
6.1%
Total population: 426

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
29.94%
No qualifications
79
24.38%
Level 3 (A level)
57
17.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
11.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
10.49%
Total 16+ residents: 324

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
57
41.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
14.71%
Owns outright
19
13.97%
Owns with a mortgage
19
13.97%
Other social rented
13
9.56%
Total households: 136

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 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN5 2UB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN5 2UB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 202568, Crocus Field, Barnet, EN5 2UBTerracedFreehold£345,000
22 May 202561, Crocus Field, Barnet, EN5 2UBTerracedFreehold£350,000
24 Nov 202588, Crocus Fields, Barnet, EN5 2UDTerracedFreehold£355,000
11 Mar 202627, Crocus Field, Barnet, EN5 2UATerracedFreehold£300,000
25 Jul 202511, Crocus Field, Barnet, EN5 2UATerracedFreehold£384,888

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EN5 2UB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryThe Totteridge AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miSecondaryArk Pioneer AcademyFree schools

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt Catherine's RC SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EN5 2UB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EN5 2UB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miMay Lane's Co-opMays Lane, Barnet, EN5 2FDWalking directions to May Lane's Co-op
0.4 miCoopers Of BarnetHammond Close, Barnet, EN5 2FDWalking directions to Coopers Of Barnet
0.4 miMartin'sLeeside, Barnet, EN5 2LLWalking directions to Martin's
0.4 miM&S Simply FoodBarnet Hill, Barnet, EN5 1EQWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.5 miTesco ExpressGreat North Road, Barnet, EN5 1ESWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 2UB, 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 004DE01000289
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EN5 2UB

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

The area around EN5 2UB records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 2UB?

The median sale price around EN5 2UB 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 2UB?

There are 11 schools close to EN5 2UB, including The Totteridge Academy (Good), Ark Pioneer Academy (Outstanding) and St Catherine's RC School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EN5 2UB?

The closest station to EN5 2UB is High Barnet in TfL zone 5, about 975 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around EN5 2UB?

EN5 2UB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,786 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Chipping Barnet covering EN5 2UB 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.