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Barnet

EN5 · Barnet

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A view of Barnet. Photograph by Immanuel Giel.

Barnet is a suburban area in North London, known for its vibrant high street and historic architecture, offering a mix of old and new amenities.

What stands out

  • leafy residential streets
  • bustling shopping centre
  • historic church spires

Trade-offs

  • quiet village feel versus busy shopping hub
  • mature trees versus congested roads
  • family-friendly areas versus busy nightlife

What is already known about Barnet

Live geography from the official record. A district or place name is a group of postcodes, not one address.

Live postcodes
1,051 in EN5
Localities
Barnet Vale, Bentley Heath, The Royds, Barnet
Local authority
Barnet, Hertsmere
Country
England
Centre postcode
EN5 2EP
Postcode-point mapBarnet

The pin uses Postcodes.io coordinates, not an exact entrance or title boundary.

Open map

Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors

Districts next to EN5

Found in the same 2.8 km sample around the centre of EN5, from 225 live postcodes. Proximity, not a boundary.

Official records around this point

Point sources need one coordinate, so these are anchored on EN5 4JB — the live postcode nearest the centre of the area. They describe that point, not every street. Each keeps its source, its geography and its limits. Counts are counts: an incident total is not a safety measure, and an empty planning result is not a completed search.

Police-recorded area incidents

Source unavailable

Police.uk area records are temporarily unavailable. No crime count or area judgement has been substituted.

Planning Data · England

Intersecting designations

Connected
Article 4 direction

Article 4 for Wood Street CA Area 1A4D13A1 · from 8 September 1972

Article 4 direction

Article 4 Small Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Area 1A4D14A1 · from 29 May 2016

Conservation area

Wood StreetCA03 · from 7 June 2007

Screened at the postcode point, not a title boundary. Coverage varies by dataset and local planning authority; absence is not a clear result.

About Planning Data

Planning London Datahub · 400 m

Nearby planning applications

Live feed
664applications on record
within 400 m
  1. 2 September 2026Application Under Consideration

    Use as class E (Cafe)

    93 High Street · EN5 5UR · 26/3207/192 · London Borough of Barnet
  2. 27 August 2026Application Under Consideration

    Additional storey at second floor level to western elevation to provide 2no. self-contained flats. Changes to fenestration. Associated cycle parking

    99 High Street · EN5 5UP · 26/3057/FUL · London Borough of Barnet
  3. 19 August 2026Application Under Consideration

    Change of use of the property from a single family dwelling (Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Class C4) for 4 people (Retrospective Application) Associated refuse/recycling and cycle storage

    91B Wood Street · EN5 4BX · 26/3045/RCU · London Borough of Barnet
  4. 31 July 2026Application Under Consideration

    Single storey side and rear extension with 7no. rooflights and associated landscaping (AMENDED DESCRIPTION)

    26 The Drive · EN5 4JQ · 26/2837/HSE · London Borough of Barnet
  5. 24 July 2026Application Under Consideration

    Single storey wraparound extension with rooflights, new internal courtyard and extension to the existing patio area following removal of the existing storage area

    3 Alston Road · EN5 4ET · 26/2743/HSE · London Borough of Barnet
  6. 1 July 2026Approved

    Erection of a rear outbuilding following demolition of the existing outbuilding

    10 Wentworth Road · EN5 4NT · 26/2484/HSE · London Borough of Barnet

Applications near the postcode point, newest first — not applications on this property, and not a planning search. Each record originates with the London borough that validated it; the Datahub is the Greater London Authority's collection of those borough feeds, and the borough's own planning register remains the definitive record. Decisions and conditions can change after this snapshot.

About the Planning London Datahub

Daily essentials

Supermarkets, pharmacies, healthcare, gyms and libraries mapped near EN5 4JB, ordered by straight-line distance. OpenStreetMap is contributed data: a place missing here is not proof it does not exist, and nothing here confirms opening hours or that a business is still trading.

17everyday places mapped within 1.2 km of the postcode point

Food shopping

4

Supermarkets and convenience stores.

  1. 299 mWaitroseThe Spires Shopping Centre, High BarnetMap ↗
  2. 361 mVillage Food Centre108, High StreetMap ↗
  3. 472 mTesco Express64, High StreetMap ↗
  4. 929 mMay Lane's Co-op187, Mays LaneMap ↗

Health

8

Pharmacies, GP surgeries and dentists.

  1. 230 mWood Street Dental SurgeryWood Street, High BarnetMap ↗
  2. 330 mParry Jones Pharmacy61, High StreetMap ↗
  3. 331 mHigh Barnet Dental Care59, High StreetMap ↗
  4. 337 mArmonia DentalChurch Passage, High BarnetMap ↗
  5. 338 mZental Dental Barnet85, High StreetMap ↗
  6. 360 mGM Dental & Implant CentreWood Street, High BarnetMap ↗
  7. 381 mBoots142, High StreetMap ↗
  8. 454 mWilkinson ChemistHigh Street, High BarnetMap ↗

Exercise

2

Gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools.

  1. 338 mAnytime FitnessThe Spires Shopping Centre, High BarnetMap ↗
  2. 592 mTribe GymHigh Street, High BarnetMap ↗

Civic and everyday

3

Libraries, post offices and community buildings.

  1. 287 mChipping Barnet LibraryStapylton Road, High BarnetMap ↗
  2. 372 mBarnet Post Office112A, High StreetMap ↗
  3. 919 mHope Corner Community Centre185, Mays LaneMap ↗

Places mapped in OpenStreetMap within this distance of the postcode point, measured straight-line, and kept only where the map tags them as the kind of place the heading claims. OpenStreetMap is volunteer-maintained and this search returns the closest matches rather than every one: a short list is not proof that nothing else is there. Distances are not walking routes, and nothing here checks opening hours, whether a surgery is accepting patients, or whether a place is still trading.

Parks and green space

Parks, playgrounds, nature and outdoor sport mapped within 1.5 km of EN5 4JB, ordered by straight-line distance. Distance is not a walking route, and OpenStreetMap says nothing about whether a space is open to the public, its hours or its condition.

10open spaces mapped within 1.5 km of the postcode point

Parks and commons

8

Named parks, commons and village greens open to the public.

  1. 175 mRavenscroft ParkHigh Barnet, London Borough of BarnetMap ↗
  2. 530 mOld Courthouse Recreation GroundHigh Barnet, London Borough of BarnetMap ↗
  3. 821 mBarnet Countryside CentreHigh Barnet, London Borough of BarnetMap ↗
  4. 863 mBarnet Hill CommonBarnet Vale, High BarnetMap ↗
  5. 938 mHadley GreenHigh Barnet, London Borough of BarnetMap ↗
  6. 956 mByng Road Playing FieldsSouth Mimms and Ridge, London Borough of BarnetMap ↗
  7. 1.0 kmKing George's Playing FieldsHigh Barnet, London Borough of BarnetMap ↗
  8. 1.1 kmWest ParkHigh Barnet, London Borough of BarnetMap ↗

Playgrounds

1

Children’s play areas mapped as such.

  1. 1.3 kmDucks Island PlaygroundMays Lane, Chesterfield FarmMap ↗

Nature and water

0

Nature reserves, woodland and waterside.

Nothing of this kind returned within the radius.

Outdoor sport

1

Recreation grounds, pitches and courts.

  1. 1.3 kmDucks Island PlaygroundTotteridge, London Borough of BarnetMap ↗

Places mapped in OpenStreetMap within this distance of the postcode point, measured straight-line, and kept only where the map tags them as the kind of place the heading claims. OpenStreetMap is volunteer-maintained and this search returns the closest matches rather than every one: a short list is not proof that nothing else is there. Distances are not walking routes, and nothing here checks opening hours, whether a surgery is accepting patients, or whether a place is still trading.

Postcode districtsEN5outcode-proxy-v1 · Greathome editorial boundary proxy
Local authorityBarnetCurrent · ONS Postcode Directory via Postcodes.io

Everyday life

Residents can enjoy a range of local shops, cafes, and restaurants along the high street, as well as regular community events and festivals. The area also boasts several parks and open spaces, providing a peaceful escape from urban life. Local amenities cater to diverse tastes and needs.

Housing character

The housing stock in Barnet is varied, with a mix of period homes, Victorian and Edwardian semis, and modern developments. Many properties have been beautifully restored, while others offer opportunities for renovation. The area's architectural heritage is evident in its many listed buildings and conservation areas.

Getting around

Barnet is well-connected to the rest of London, with several London Overground and bus routes serving the area. Commuters can easily access the city centre and surrounding suburbs, making it an attractive option for those who need to travel. A major road runs through the area, providing links to the wider motorway network.

Things to investigate

Visitors and residents may want to explore the area's historic landmarks, such as the old town hall and century-old churches. The local museum and art galleries offer insights into Barnet's history and culture. Those interested in outdoor activities can discover the nearby green spaces, parks, and nature reserves, perfect for walking, cycling, or simply enjoying the scenery along the Regent's Canal line.

Schools

Measured by distance from the area centre, straight line. Primary is a walk and secondary is a journey, so they are counted on different radii. Ofsted's published judgements, not a Greathome rating.

Primarystate-funded, within 2 km

7 schools

Judged by Ofsted
7
At least Good
7
Outstanding or equivalent
2
Below Good
0

Secondarystate-funded, within 5 km

14 schools

Judged by Ofsted
14
At least Good
12
Outstanding or equivalent
6
Below Good
2

13 open schools of every phase sit within 2 km, 2 of them independent. Independent schools carry no Ofsted judgement in this release, so they appear in the total and never in the judged figures. Nothing here establishes catchment, admissions eligibility or available places.

The nearest 6 schools, with their published judgement
SchoolPhaseDistancePublished judgement
Foulds SchoolPrimary0.4 kmGood · Overall effectiveness, pre-September 2024
Barnet and Southgate College16 plus0.4 kmNo published judgement
Susi Earnshaw Theatre SchoolNot applicable0.5 kmNo published judgement
Queen Elizabeth's School, BarnetSecondary0.5 kmOutstanding · Overall effectiveness, pre-September 2024
Christ Church Primary SchoolPrimary0.7 kmGood · Overall effectiveness, pre-September 2024
Queen Elizabeth's Girls' SchoolSecondary0.7 kmStrong standard · Report card, curriculum and teaching

Open Schools & Education

Housing market context

£603,753average house price across Barnet, June 2026

A year earlier the same measure was £621,488, a change of -2.9%.

Average price across the whole local authority for one month, from the ONS series built on HM Land Registry UK House Price Index data. It is not a neighbourhood median and not a valuation of any property. Two guides in the same borough share this figure while their streets differ. House-price data is revised, and recent months are the most likely to move.

Source: Average house price by local authority, Office for National Statistics, from HM Land Registry UK House Price Index.

What this report does not cover

  • neighbourhood median sale price (not_available): Only a local-authority average is connected, from ONS. A neighbourhood median needs enough geocoded transactions inside the guide boundary, which the per-postcode HMLR queries cannot supply.
  • rents (not_available): No rent series is connected. Advertised rents and official all-tenancy measures are different things and neither is available here yet.
  • journey times (not_available): No journey planner is connected. Transport is measured as nearby stops, not as time to anywhere. TfL PTAL and journey-time APIs would replace it for London.
  • school admissions history (not_available): Admission arrangements are held by each admission authority and are not in the GIAS or Ofsted snapshots.
  • licensed premises and venues (not_available): No licensing register or venue dataset is connected. Food-hygiene categories are not a pub register.
  • image rights (not_yet_verified): No licensed image library is connected. Return an image brief rather than an asset.
  • approved boundary polygon (not_yet_verified): Boundaries are postcode-district proxies. Counts describe the districts named, not a town-centre polygon.

Boundary

Barnet, taken as the EN5 postcode district. A postcode-district proxy, not an approved polygon. These are postcode districts standing in for an approved polygon. Present every count as "in these postcode districts", never as a neighbourhood or town-centre figure.

Sources

Evidence checked 2026-09-11. Last content change 2026-09-11. Next review 2026-09-18.

Look this place up in detail

Each of these opens on EN5 4JB, the postcode anchoring Barnet, and queries its own source only when you open it.