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About Arkley
Arkley is a town in Greater London, England. Addresses here fall under the EN5 postcode district. Neighbouring places include Barnet Gate and Ducks Island.
Around 39,536 people live in Arkley, at a broadly suburban density. The age profile is older than the national average, with a larger share of residents over 60. According to Office for National Statistics figures, household incomes in Arkley sit above the England and Wales average, and the local business base is made up overwhelmingly of small firms.
School Ratings in Arkley
Arkley is served by 281 schools. Whitings Hill Primary School, Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet and Ark Pioneer Academy are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 9 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Arkley
Property prices average £679K across the area, and flats are the most common property type, typically selling for £357K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Arkley
Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in Arkley, with 86 incidents logged in April 2026.
Deprivation and Employment in Arkley
Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Arkley falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.
Healthcare in Arkley
There are 20 GP surgeries within three miles of Arkley, the nearest being The Old Court House Surgery (1.4 miles away).
Local Data for Arkley
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Property Prices 4,290 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the EN5 postcode area.
Household Income in Arkley ONS 2023
The average total household income in Arkley is approximately £83,396 a year before tax, 51% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £55,523. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £55,523.
Businesses in Arkley ONS 2025
There are approximately 2,441 active businesses based in Arkley, around 62 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 94% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 20 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Arkley IMD 2025
The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Arkley in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.
Crime in Arkley 384 crimes · April 2026
Reported crime in Arkley is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
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Home Ownership in Arkley
Of the 16,113 households in and around Arkley, 63% are owned, 14% are socially rented and 23% are privately rented. Home ownership here is in line with the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Arkley.