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EN5 5LG

Meadway

Barnet Vale

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Overview

Postcode EN5 5LG is located in a major urban area, within the Barnet Vale ward of Barnet in the London region, and forms part of the Hadley Wood area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hadley Wood is £72,227 per year. The nearest station is High Barnet, about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is King George's Playing Fields.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Hadley Wood has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,751 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Hadley Wood has a low crime rate, with approximately 52.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Hadley Wood is £72,227 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EN5 5LG.

Flood risk

Low

Hadley Wood near EN5 5LG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is High Barnet located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EN5 5LG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

5

High Barnet

Northern

Walking directions to High Barnet
0.7 mi

5

New Barnet

Great Northern

Walking directions to New Barnet

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EN5 5LG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miKing George's Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to King George's Playing Fields
0.4 miBarnet Hill CommonMediumWalking directions to Barnet Hill Common
0.3 miHighlands GardensSmallWalking directions to Highlands Gardens

Area Profile

Population
298
Population density
5,641.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
17.11(-36%)
Vehicle crime
14.47(+54%)
Violence and sexual offences
13.82(-56%)
Burglary
11.18(+104%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.29(-42%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
177
59.4%
Other White
33
11.07%
Indian
20
6.71%
Other
13
4.36%
White and Asian (mixed)
12
4.03%
Total population: 298

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
141
61.3%
Level 3 (A level)
27
11.74%
No qualifications
23
10%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
7.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
4.35%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
50
41.32%
Owns outright
48
39.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
15.7%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.65%
Shared ownership
1
0.83%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Barnet Vale

Median price£505,000
Price per sq ft£572
Sales (last 12 months)156
Typical range (middle 50%)£337K – £843K

Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £505,000 (about £572 per square foot) in Barnet Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £2,075,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barnet Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£1,175,000£645
Semi-Detached46£852,500£619
Terraced19£720,000£605
Flats79£340,000£532

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barnet Vale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnet Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£860,000£357,500£692,500£537,500
2017£945,000£351,500£652,500£485,000
2018£920,000£359,750£690,250£465,000
2019£690,000£360,000£648,500£541,250
2020£760,000£356,500£655,000£520,000
2021£965,000£375,000£717,500£596,250
2022£1,020,000£370,000£857,000£550,000
2023£1,025,000£345,000£760,000£553,500
2024£1,065,000£375,000£736,500£540,000
2025£1,050,000£364,000£760,000£715,000
2026£655,000£317,500£920,000£672,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnet Vale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnet Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£574£529£514£563
2017£551£542£534£550
2018£541£552£556£559
2019£585£516£503£482
2020£568£529£569£512
2021£586£552£562£594
2022£619£537£577£613
2023£650£526£622£638
2024£748£543£604£631
2025£636£545£601£602
2026£966£526£670£637
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnet Vale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN5 5LG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN5 5LG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Feb 202632, Meadway, Barnet, EN5 5LDSemi-DetachedFreehold£640,000
06 Jun 202553, Bosworth Road, Barnet, EN5 5NATerracedFreehold£731,600
05 Jun 202571, Bosworth Road, Barnet, EN5 5NASemi-DetachedFreehold£722,500
28 Mar 202567, Bosworth Road, Barnet, EN5 5NASemi-DetachedFreehold£711,500
09 Jul 202573, King Edward Road, Barnet, EN5 5AUDetachedFreehold£1,500,000

Schools

In the EN5 5LG postcode area, located within Hadley Wood, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EN5 5LG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryQueen Elizabeth's Girls' SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Catherine's RC SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryArk Pioneer AcademyFree schools

Outstanding

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EN5 5LG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EN5 5LG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 misimplylocalBarnet Hill, Barnet, EN5 5UEWalking directions to simplylocal
0.4 miM&S Simply FoodBarnet Hill, Barnet, EN5 1EQWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.4 miS&M LocalGordon Way, Barnet, EN5 5RUWalking directions to S&M Local
0.5 miTesco ExpressGreat North Road, Barnet, EN5 1ESWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miBarnet Food and WinePricklers Hill, Barnet, EN5 1ESWalking directions to Barnet Food and Wine

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 5LG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Longstaff

Barnet Vale - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Richard Jeronym Barnes

Barnet Vale - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Sue Baker

Barnet Vale - 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
WardBarnet ValeE05013628
ParishBarnet, unparished areaE43000193
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hadley WoodE02000025
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barnet 002BE01000246
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EN5 5LG

Is EN5 5LG (Hadley Wood) safe?

The area around EN5 5LG records about 53 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near EN5 5LG?

The median sale price around EN5 5LG in Hadley Wood is £505,000 (about £572 per square foot) based on 156 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EN5 5LG?

There are 13 schools close to EN5 5LG, including Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School (Good), St Catherine's RC School (Good) and Ark Pioneer Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EN5 5LG?

The closest station to EN5 5LG is High Barnet in TfL zone 5, about 467 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around EN5 5LG?

EN5 5LG scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,751 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EN5 5LG (Hadley Wood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chipping Barnet covering EN5 5LG is Dan Tomlinson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: David Longstaff (Conservative and Unionist Party), Richard Jeronym Barnes (Labour Party) and Sue Baker (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.