Postcode report
Is EN5 4DS a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About EN5 4DS: area rating, property, schools and local change
EN5 4DS is a postcode in Bentley Heath & The Royds, Hertsmere, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near EN5 4DS, then scores the surrounding small area 83/100 - top 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around EN5 4DS are health and local prosperity, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for EN5 4DS is based on Barnet 001 Census 2021. It covers 10,851 residents, 2,888 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 43, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 68% owner-occupied, 24% privately rented, 8% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near EN5 4DS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the EN5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £506k from 41 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near EN5 4DS can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near EN5 4DS by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around EN5 4DS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 24 HMO licences, 16 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about EN5 4DS
Is EN5 4DS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 83/100 (top 2% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near EN5 4DS?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near EN5 4DS?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near EN5 4DS?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for EN5 4DS?
LocaleIQ matched EN5 4DS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in EN5 4DS?
The latest median sold price is £506k based on 41 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around EN5 4DS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 24 HMO licences, 16 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.