EN5 Barnet represents a mid-range market segment with moderate rental fundamentals. Over the past five years, property prices have remained flat with 0% cumulative annual growth, while rental income has expanded at 5.5% annually, creating a yield-focused investment profile. Population growth of 0.7% over the same period reflects modest demographic expansion. The district scores 43.3 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it at the 15th percentile nationally—indicating below-average growth potential relative to other UK postcodes. Currently in an active gentrification phase, EN5 demonstrates characteristics typical of transitional areas where rental dynamics outpace capital appreciation. Investors should note the divergence between stagnant price growth and steady rental income expansion when evaluating risk-return profiles.
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- 1Property prices down 0.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.5% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.7% per year
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What's changing in Barnet · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.3 points this month to 44/100, driven mainly by demand.
Barnet (EN5) common questions
Is Barnet up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Barnet (EN5) as Active. Its trajectory score is 44/100 (Average), in the top 83% of districts nationally. The score is up 2.9 points over the last 12 months.
Is Barnet safe?
Barnet has a safety score of 11/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Barnet?
The average property price in Barnet (EN5) is £654k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have fallen at 0.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Barnet?
The median monthly rent in Barnet (EN5) is £1,919 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Barnet?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Redhill (RH1), Potters Bar (EN6), Barnet (EN4), Mill Hill (NW7), Colindale (NW9). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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