Town Pop. 365,598

Living in Barnet: Liveability Score 69/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Barnet comes out at 69/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 91/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 43/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Notably, nothing falls below 43/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. On healthcare specifically, Barnet sits 12 points above the EN4 district figure of 79/100. That sits 19 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see EN4 postcode district.

69
OUT OF 100
Good
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
43
104.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 8,830 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 8,583 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
Vehicle crime 4,161 crimes
↑ 138% above national average
Shoplifting 3,207 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Other theft 2,834 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
other 10,647 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 1,756 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 1,144 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 1,083 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 15.1 · PM2.5 8.5 · PM10 13.7 µg/m³
61
Green Space 82
Parks Ample 212
Sports Pitches Ample 213
Allotments Ample 53
Golf Courses Ample 21
Tennis Courts Ample 247
Bowling Greens Ample 15
Playgrounds Ample 101

Services

Schools
90
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 194 in area
36Outstanding140Good3Requires Improvement15Ungraded
  • Alexandra Park SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Ark Pioneer AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Brookhill Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Chalgrove Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Christ Church Primary School, HampsteadPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Courtland SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Goldbeaters Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Hampden Way Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Highgate Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Kingsgate Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
91
A&E departmentsBarnet Hospitalin area
Royal Free Hospital1.2 mi
Highgate Mental Health Centre1.2 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.1%
22 GP surgeries in area 25 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity3,392 patients per GP
57dentists37pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
50
Full fibre (FTTP)68.2%
available across Barnet
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
77.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
78.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8,030 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate60.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.3%Unemployed4.3%Retired15.3%Student6.8%Other inactive13.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.7%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary17.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)9.9%Level 3 (A levels)12.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)49%Apprenticeship3.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership53.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
65
Council tax Barnet · 2026-27
A £1,422
B £1,659
C £1,896
D £2,133
E £2,607
F £3,081
G £3,555
H £4,266
Energy London region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
81
Mill Hill East 0.3 mi
West Finchley 0.8 mi
Finchley Central 0.9 mi
J2 M1 1.5 mi
J1 M1 2.7 mi
J1 M1 2.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
76
Pubs & Bars Ample 67
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 366
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 227
Retail Shopping Ample 950
Takeaways Ample 153
Fitness Ample 188

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £580,000 1,451
Detached £1,100,000 135
Semi-detached £809,500 434
Terraced £635,000 279
Flat / Maisonette £373,000 603
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£365k £732k £1.1m £1.5m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Borehamwood 54 4.3 mi away ⇄
Haringey 70 4.5 mi away ⇄
Brent 68 4.5 mi away ⇄
Elstree 61 4.7 mi away ⇄
Camden 70 5.2 mi away ⇄
South Mimms 30 5.6 mi away ⇄
Enfield 68 5.8 mi away ⇄
Harrow 69 5.9 mi away ⇄
Islington 71 6.0 mi away ⇄
Potters Bar 57 6.0 mi away ⇄
Letchmore Heath 41 6.0 mi away ⇄
Shenley 50 6.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Barnet a nice place to live?

Yes, Barnet is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Barnet is 69/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Barnet?

Barnet has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 43/100. There were 38,262 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Barnet?

Among the top-rated schools in Barnet are Alexandra Park School, Ark Pioneer Academy and Brookhill Nursery School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 194 rated schools in Barnet in total.

What are house prices like in Barnet?

The current median house price in Barnet is £580,000, around 104% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £1,100,000, semi-detached £809,500, terraced £635,000, flat £373,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 2%. There were 1,451 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Barnet in context

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Postcode districts in Barnet

EN4 67 ⇄
EN5 63 ⇄
HA7 69 ⇄
HA8 71 ⇄
N10 73 ⇄
N11 71 ⇄
N12 71 ⇄
N14 76 ⇄
N2 75 ⇄
N20 75 ⇄
N3 70 ⇄
N6 71 ⇄
NW11 69 ⇄
NW2 67 ⇄
NW3 73 ⇄
NW4 65 ⇄
NW7 67 ⇄
NW9 70 ⇄
WD6 53 ⇄

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