EN5 Postcode District
EN5 is one of 2 Postcode Districts for the Barnet Post town in Greater London
The EN5 postcode district is located in the EN Enfield postal area, EN5 has a population of 39,898 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 8.86 square miles (22.96 square kilometres or 5,673.26 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of EN5. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of EN5
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District overview
In the EN5 postcode district, the primary settlement is Barnet, located in the county of Greater London. Other significant settlements include New Barnet, Arkley, Bentley Heath, and High Barnet. The most significant post town in this district is Barnet.
There are 6 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector EN5 1, covers New Barnet and Barnet in Greater London.
The sector EN5 2, covers Barnet in Greater London.
The sector EN5 3, covers Barnet in Greater London.
The sector EN5 4, covers Barnet in Greater London.
The sector EN5 4, covers Barnet in Hertfordshire.
The sector EN5 5, covers Barnet in Greater London.
The sector EN5 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The post town for this district is BARNET.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Barnet London Boro (1039 postal codes), and finally, the Hertsmere District (B) area (27 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Borehamwood | 2.45 | W |
| Potters Bar | 2.58 | NNE |
| Radlett | 4.82 | WNW |
| Bushey | 6.61 | W |
| Hatfield | 7.30 | N |
| Watford | 7.87 | W |
| Cheshunt | 7.89 | ENE |
| Waltham Cross | 7.93 | ENE |
| St Albans | 8.39 | NW |
| Welwyn Garden City | 9.97 | N |
| Waltham Abbey | 10.04 | E |
| Hoddesdon | 10.99 | NE |
| Rickmansworth | 11.12 | W |
| Hertford | 11.15 | NNE |
| City of London | 11.31 | SSE |
| City of Westminster | 11.59 | SSE |
| Loughton | 12.03 | E |
| Harpenden | 12.50 | NNW |
| Chigwell | 12.71 | ESE |
| Hemel Hempstead | 12.86 | WNW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 1,309
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARNET | BARNET | EN5 2 | 256 |
| BARNET | BARNET | EN5 5 | 235 |
| New Barnet | BARNET | EN5 1 | 157 |
| BARNET | BARNET | EN5 4 | 151 |
| BARNET | BARNET | EN5 3 | 117 |
| New Barnet | BARNET | EN5 1 | 96 |
| BARNET | BARNET | EN5 5 | 73 |
| BARNET | BARNET | EN5 1 | 42 |
| BARNET | BARNET | EN5 1 | 42 |
| BARNET | BARNET | EN5 4 | 21 |
| BARNET | BARNET | EN5 5 | 18 |
| New Barnet | BARNET | EN5 5 | 15 |
| New Barnet | BARNET | EN5 5 | 13 |
| High Barnet | BARNET | EN5 5 | 11 |
| High Barnet | BARNET | EN5 5 | 11 |
| BARNET | BARNET | EN5 3 | 9 |
| Arkley | BARNET | EN5 3 | 7 |
| Arkley | BARNET | EN5 3 | 5 |
| BARNET | BARNET | EN5 2 | 5 |
| Bentley Heath | BARNET | EN5 4 | 3 |
| BARNET | BARNET | EN5 4 | 3 |
| BARNET | BARNET | EN5 4 | 2 |
| BARNET | BARNET | EN5 2 | 2 |
| Bentley Heath | BARNET | EN5 4 | 2 |
| High Barnet | BARNET | EN5 4 | 2 |
| BARNET | BARNET | EN5 3 | 2 |
| BARNET | BARNET | EN5 2 | 1 |
| BARNET | BARNET | EN5 4 | 1 |
| BARNET | BARNET | EN5 2 | 1 |
| BARNET | BARNET | EN5 3 | 1 |
| BARNET | BARNET | EN5 1 | 1 |
| BARNET | BARNET | EN5 3 | 1 |
| Arkley | BARNET | EN5 3 | 1 |
| BARNET | BARNET | EN5 3 | 1 |
| New Barnet | BARNET | EN5 1 | 1 |
Street list for EN5
GREENHILL PARK PRIVATE PART
NEW BARNET, Barnet, Greater London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 20019425
HADLEY HIGHSTONE
Minor roadNORTH WEST SECTION TO KITTS END RD, Barnet, Greater London
Minor Road
USRN: 20020141
HADLEY HIGHSTONE A1000
A-roadDURY ROAD TO GREAT NORTH ROAD, Barnet, Greater London
A Road
USRN: 20020140
HADLEY ROAD
Minor roadPOTTERS ROAD TO HADLEY COMMON, Barnet, Greater London
Minor Road
USRN: 20020180
LYONSDOWN ROAD
Minor roadSTATION ROAD TO LONGMORE AVENUE, Barnet, Greater London
Minor Road
USRN: 20027820
LYONSDOWN ROAD B193
B-roadLONGMORE AVENUE TO GREAT NORTH ROAD, Barnet, Greater London
B Road
USRN: 20027825
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| WESTERN PARADE | 303 |
| CHIPPING CLOSE | 223 |
| HIGH STREET A1000 | 198 |
| SALISBURY ROAD | 193 |
| SALISBURY ROAD | 193 |
| BENTLEY WAY | 159 |
| STAPYLTON ROAD | 155 |
| STATION ROAD A110 | 140 |
| UNION STREET | 114 |
| UNION STREET | 114 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1914 |
| Vehicle crime | 739 |
| Shoplifting | 594 |
| Other theft | 531 |
| Burglary | 429 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 426 |
| Public order | 404 |
| Drugs | 242 |
| Theft from the person | 146 |
| Robbery | 142 |
| Other crime | 102 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 86 |
| Possession of weapons | 27 |
| Bicycle theft | 23 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH STREET | BARNET | 197 | EN5 5XY | View map | |
| GREAT NORTH ROAD | BARNET | 30 | EN5 1ES | View map | |
| LYTTON ROAD | BARNET | 23 | EN5 5BY | View map | |
| BELLS HILL | BARNET | 10 | EN5 2TB | View map | |
| BULWER ROAD | BARNET | 10 | EN5 5JB | View map | |
| STATION ROAD | BARNET | 10 | EN5 1QW | View map | |
| ST ALBANS ROAD | BARNET | 8 | EN5 4JX | View map | |
| UNION STREET | BARNET | 7 | EN5 4HZ | View map | |
| WOOD STREET | BARNET | 7 | EN5 4BX | View map | |
| MAYS LANE | BARNET | 6 | EN5 2DY | View map | |
| NETHERLANDS ROAD | BARNET | 6 | EN5 1DN | View map | |
| POTTERS ROAD | BARNET | 6 | EN5 5HW | View map |
Schools in the district
Ark Pioneer Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Westcombe Drive , Barnet
Postcode: EN5 2BE
Headteacher: Ms Aishling Ryan
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Grasvenor Avenue Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Grasvenor Avenue , Barnet
Postcode: EN5 2BY
Headteacher: Ms Eve Watson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Catherine's RC School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Vale Drive , Barnet
Postcode: EN5 2ED
Headteacher: Miss Maureen Kelly (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Underhill School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Mays Lane , Barnet
Postcode: EN5 2LZ
Headteacher: Ms Jennie Reed and Nicola Hayles (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Whitings Hill Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Whitings Road , Barnet
Postcode: EN5 2QY
Headteacher: Mrs Deepa Samani (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Barnet and Southgate College
Phase: 16 plus
Address:
Wood Street , Barnet
Postcode: EN5 4AZ
Headteacher: Mr Darren Mepham (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Queen's Road , Barnet
Postcode: EN5 4DQ
Headteacher: Dr John Marincowitz (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Queen's Road , Barnet
Postcode: EN5 4DQ
Headteacher: Mr Neil Enright (Headmaster)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Foulds School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Byng Road , Barnet
Postcode: EN5 4NR
Headteacher: Miss Kim Sanett (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Christ Church Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Byng Road , Christ Church Primary School , Barnet
Postcode: EN5 4NS
Headteacher: Mrs Elena Print (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Cromer Road Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Cromer Road , New Barnet , Barnet
Postcode: EN5 5HT
Headteacher: Mrs Dana O'Donnell (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
High Street , Barnet
Postcode: EN5 5RR
Headteacher: Violet Walker (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grove Dental Practice | 236 HIGH STREET, BARNET, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN5 5TD | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Barnet Orthodontic Practice Ltd | 27 WOOD STREET, BARNET, EN5 4BB | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | York Road (dental Surgery) | 7 YORK ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN5 1LJ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Dental Surgery | 28 WOOD STREET, BARNET, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN5 4BW | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Cedar Lawn Avenue (dental Surgery) | 87 CEDAR LAWN AVENUE, BARNET, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN5 2LP | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | High Barnet Dental Care | 59 HIGH STREET, BARNET, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN5 5UT | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 7 | Vale Drive Primary Care Centre | VALE DRIVE, BARNET, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN5 2ED | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 8 | 83 Station Road (dental Practice) | DENTAL SURGERY, 83 STATION ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN5 1PX | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 9 | Zental Surgeries Ltd | 85 HIGH STREET, BARNET, EN5 5UR | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Old Court House Surgery | 27 WOOD STREET, BARNET, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN5 4BB | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 84492388 |
| 2 | Longrove Surgery | VALE DRIVE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, BARNET, EN5 2ED | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 83706660 |
| 3 | Addington Medical Centre | 46 STATION ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN5 1QH | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 84414425 |
| 4 | Longrove Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service | LONGROVE SURGERY, VALE DRIVE, BARNET, EN5 2ED | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenfield Chemist | 16 GREENHILL PARADE, GREAT NORTH ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN5 1ES | PHARMACY | Call 020 84490708 |
| 2 | Parry Jones Pharmacy | 61 HIGH STREET, BARNET, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN5 5UR | PHARMACY | Call 02084 490169 |
| 3 | Boots | 142 HIGH STREET, BARNET, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN5 5XP | PHARMACY | Call 02084 490055 |
| 4 | Prima Pharmacy | 171 BELLS HILL, BARNET, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN5 2TB | PHARMACY | Call 020 84498288 |
| 5 | Wilkinson Chemist | 190 HIGH STREET, BARNET, EN5 5SZ | PHARMACY | Call 02084 496159 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boots Opticians (barnet) | 77 HIGH STREET, BARNET, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN5 5UR | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Foster Opticians | 7 WESTERN PARADE, GREAT NORTH ROAD, NEW BARNET, BARNET, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN5 1AD | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Gary Swerner Opticians (barnet) | 92 HIGH STREET, BARNET, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN5 2AD | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Specsavers (barnet) | 104 HIGH STREET, BARNET, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN5 5XQ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Vision Express (barnet) | 103-105 HIGH STREET, BARNET, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN5 5UZ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Barnet Opticians | 172 HIGH STREET, BARNET, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN5 5XP | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 7 | Hertfordshire Domiciliary Specsavers Limited | 22 DINSDALE GARDENS, NEW BARNET, BARNET, EN5 1HE | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 8 | Central Park Eye Care | 88A HIGH STREET, HIGH BARNET, BARNET, HERTFORDSHIRE, EN5 5SN | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 9 | Specs Direct (high Barnet) | 127-129 HIGH STREET, BARNET, EN5 5UZ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £1,211,514 | 55 | £1,228,153 | 59 | £1,292,220 | 44 | £1,358,506 | 69 |
| Semi-detached | £795,003 | 127 | £783,240 | 130 | £771,052 | 118 | £771,090 | 167 |
| Terraced | £627,702 | 77 | £597,066 | 79 | £585,208 | 89 | £612,469 | 119 |
| Flats | £357,633 | 179 | £353,050 | 206 | £361,916 | 158 | £377,292 | 278 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Oakleigh Park
CRS Code: OKL
Operator: GN
Line: East Coast Main Line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)
New Barnet
CRS Code: NBA
Operator: GN
Line: East Coast Main Line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)
Accessible motorway junctions
A1(M) J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.38
Average Driving Distance: 3.58
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1065
M25 J23
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.38
Average Driving Distance: 3.58
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1065
M25 J22
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.59
Average Driving Distance: 5.15
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 35
A1(M) J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.95
Average Driving Distance: 6.50
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 22
M25 J24
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.12
Average Driving Distance: 4.10
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1065
M1 J4
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.69
Average Driving Distance: 6.73
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 912
M1 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.63
Average Driving Distance: 6.73
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 120
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| EN5 1 | Barnet Delivery Office |
| EN5 2 | Barnet Delivery Office |
| EN5 3 | Barnet Delivery Office |
| EN5 4 | Barnet Delivery Office |
| EN5 5 | Barnet Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| E | N | 5 | - | X | X | X |
| E | N | 5 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnet Museum | Museums & Art Galleries | Museum and / or Art Gallery | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlements in the EN5 postal code are BARNET and NEW BARNET.
The EN5 Postcode shares a border with EN6 (POTTERS BAR, CUFFLEY), WD6 (BOREHAMWOOD, ELSTREE), EN4 (EAST BARNET, NEW BARNET, ENFIELD), N20 (WHETSTONE) and NW7 (MILL HILL).
Maps and visuals
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