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EN5 4BS

Wood Street

High Barnet

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Overview

Postcode EN5 4BS is located in a major urban area, within the High Barnet ward of Barnet in the London region, and forms part of the High Barnet & Hadley area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in High Barnet & Hadley is £94,778 per year. The nearest station is High Barnet, about 0.4 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
49
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

High Barnet & Hadley has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,974 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

High Barnet & Hadley has a low crime rate, with approximately 49.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4%

Approximately 4.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in High Barnet & Hadley is £94,778 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 58 ft away from EN5 4BS.

Flood risk

No risk

High Barnet & Hadley near EN5 4BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is High Barnet located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EN5 4BS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

5

High Barnet

Northern

Walking directions to High Barnet

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EN5 4BS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miOld Courthouse Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Old Courthouse Recreation Ground
0.2 miRavenscroft ParkSmallWalking directions to Ravenscroft Park

Area Profile

Population
294
Population density
3,212.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.37(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.78(-30%)
Shoplifting
8.42(-16%)
Drugs
7.77(+25%)
Vehicle crime
5.18(-45%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
176
60.9%
Other White
30
10.38%
Indian
12
4.15%
Other
12
4.15%
Irish
8
2.77%
Total population: 289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
139
55.82%
Level 3 (A level)
42
16.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
8.84%
No qualifications
21
8.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
5.62%
Total 16+ residents: 249

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
46.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
24.6%
Owns with a mortgage
27
21.43%
Other social rented
5
3.97%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.97%
Total households: 126

Property prices in High Barnet

Median price£660,000
Price per sq ft£608
Sales (last 12 months)108
Typical range (middle 50%)£464K – £928K

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £660,000 (about £608 per square foot) in High Barnet area, with individual transactions ranging from £219,950 up to £3,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in High Barnet over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£1,328,000£628
Semi-Detached29£705,000£610
Terraced25£660,000£633
Flats30£357,500£556

10-year price trendmedian sale price in High Barnet

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in High Barnet.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,195,000£318,955£650,000£595,000
2017£1,142,500£377,500£701,000£582,500
2018£1,160,000£442,500£707,000£675,000
2019£1,175,000£322,500£656,250£553,000
2020£1,155,000£321,500£762,000£609,250
2021£1,300,000£367,000£755,000£612,500
2022£1,405,000£355,000£749,000£637,500
2023£1,400,000£365,000£795,000£600,000
2024£1,125,000£419,000£920,000£645,000
2025£1,356,000£370,000£692,500£640,000
2026£1,057,500£435,000£749,000£600,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in High Barnet.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in High Barnet.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£535£430£598£556
2017£598£578£549£562
2018£577£590£532£567
2019£530£540£540£556
2020£563£531£551£556
2021£629£553£600£591
2022£666£557£628£616
2023£642£576£654£591
2024£645£620£601£639
2025£632£592£650£614
2026£496£545£580£690
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in High Barnet.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for High Barnet in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN5 4BS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN5 4BS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Mar 202613, Cattley Close, Barnet, EN5 4SNFlatsLeasehold£735,000
06 Mar 2026Flat 23, Gillings Court, Wood Street, Barnet, EN5 4BUFlatsLeasehold£260,000
30 Jul 2025Flat 3, Gillings Court, Wood Street, Barnet, EN5 4BUFlatsLeasehold£282,500
14 Feb 20251, Manor Close, Barnet, EN5 4BPFlatsLeasehold£405,000
19 Jan 202649, Union Street, Barnet, EN5 4HYTerracedFreehold£685,000

Schools

In the EN5 4BS postcode area, located within High Barnet & Hadley, there are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EN5 4BS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 mi16 plusBarnet and Southgate CollegeFurther education

Good

0.2 miNot applicableSusi Earnshaw Theatre SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableThe Windmill SchoolFree schools special

N/A

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EN5 4BS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EN5 4BS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miVillage Food CentreHigh Street, Barnet, EN5 5XQWalking directions to Village Food Centre
0.2 miBulldog Food & WineHigh Street, Barnet, EN5 5SBWalking directions to Bulldog Food & Wine
0.2 miIcelandHigh Street, Barnet, EN5 5XQWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miTesco ExpressHigh Street, Barnet, EN5 5SJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miLegendsHigh Street, Barnet, EN5 5SJWalking directions to Legends

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 4BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Emma Whysall

High Barnet - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

James Esses

High Barnet - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Dan Tomlinson

Chipping Barnet - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBarnetE09000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyChipping BarnetE14001169
WardHigh BarnetE05013644
ParishBarnet, unparished areaE43000193
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)High Barnet & HadleyE02000024
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barnet 001EE01000292
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EN5 4BS

Is EN5 4BS (High Barnet & Hadley) safe?

The area around EN5 4BS records about 49 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near EN5 4BS?

The median sale price around EN5 4BS in High Barnet & Hadley is £660,000 (about £608 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EN5 4BS?

There are 12 schools close to EN5 4BS, including Barnet and Southgate College (Good), Susi Earnshaw Theatre School and The Windmill School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EN5 4BS?

The closest station to EN5 4BS is High Barnet in TfL zone 5, about 690 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around EN5 4BS?

EN5 4BS scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,974 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EN5 4BS (High Barnet & Hadley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chipping Barnet covering EN5 4BS is Dan Tomlinson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Emma Whysall (Labour Party) and James Esses (Conservative and Unionist 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.