Area Report
Last updated 25 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Barnet: a school rated Good within a short walk, Oakleigh Park Rail Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 21 km² within half an hour by public transport and less recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around EN4 8SR.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
16Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 47 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 60 schools in total
- IMD education decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Barnet (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
19crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 19 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 12.5)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
8GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 8 GP, 17 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: EAST BARNET HEALTH CENTRE — 0.4 mi
Can I get to work?
Oakleigh Park Rail Station0.3 mi
26 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.08 mi
NestReach: ≈ 21 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
6green spaces
- IMD environment decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 39.1 ha total
- largest park 31.7 ha (0.27 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (0.87 ha) — 0.3 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
31shops & libraries
- 25 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Aldi, Tesco, Sainsburys…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.9 mi
Nearest: Co-op East Barnet — 0.2 mi
In Barnet, 75% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (91% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 86% got their first preference (96% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Barnet, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near EN4 8SR.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in EN4.
Average sold price by property type across the EN4 district, 2021–2026.
About EN4 8SR
EN4 8SR scores 81/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and schools — with Oakleigh Park Rail Station 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, EN4 8SR is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 17,685 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 3/10).
There are 60 schools within the typical catchment area, including 8 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 39 rated Good. The nearest school is St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Barnet (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 19 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 8 GP surgeries and 17 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is EAST BARNET HEALTH CENTRE, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
