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About Barnet Gate
Barnet Gate is a town in Greater London. Addresses here fall under the EN5 postcode district. Neighbouring places include Arkley and Rowley Green.
Around 39,536 people live in Barnet Gate, 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 Barnet Gate sit above the England and Wales average, and the local business base is made up overwhelmingly of small firms.
School Ratings in Barnet Gate
There are 274 schools in and around Barnet Gate. 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 Barnet Gate
The average property price is £679K, with flats making up the majority of the housing stock at around £357K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Barnet Gate
Recorded crime levels are higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is prevalent across Barnet Gate, with 86 recorded incidents in April 2026.
Deprivation and Employment in Barnet Gate
Barnet Gate sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.
Healthcare in Barnet Gate
There are 21 GP surgeries within three miles of Barnet Gate, the nearest being Fairbrook Medical Centre (1.5 miles away).
Local Data for Barnet Gate
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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 Barnet Gate ONS 2023
The average total household income in Barnet Gate 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 Barnet Gate ONS 2025
There are approximately 2,441 active businesses based in Barnet Gate, 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 Barnet Gate IMD 2025
Barnet Gate sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.
Crime in Barnet Gate 384 crimes · April 2026
Barnet Gate sees higher than average levels of reported crime relative to its population. Violence & sexual offences represents the most frequently recorded category. This pattern is not uncommon in densely populated urban areas and does not necessarily reflect the experience of most residents.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
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Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
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Home Ownership in Barnet Gate
Of the 16,113 households in and around Barnet Gate, 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 Barnet Gate.