About Arkley

Arkley is a town in Barnet, Greater London. Neighbouring communities include Barnet Gate and Ducks Island.

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 £694K across the area, and flats are the most common property type, typically selling for £355K.

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 77 incidents logged in January 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.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Arkley

Most properties in Arkley can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 4,430 sales

Average Price £694K
£500 £75.45M
Detached £1.22M 638
Semi £731K 1,246
Terraced £578K 850
Flat £355K 1,469

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.

Overall Deprivation
7/10
Income
6/10
Employment
6/10
Education
8/10
Health
8/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
4/10
9,544 Children (0-15) 19%
31,132 Working Age 62%
12,782 Older (60+) 25%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 26.9% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 16.7% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Arkley 449 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

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.

101 Violence & Sexual Offences
77 Anti-Social Behaviour
61 Shoplifting
51 Burglary
49 Vehicle Crime
28 Other Theft
21 Criminal Damage & Arson
21 Public Order
16 Drugs
10 Theft from Person
7 Robbery
5 Other Crime
2 Weapons
Local Policing
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Elstree And Borehamwood Train Station 2.2 miles
Mill Hill Broadway Train Station 2.3 miles
New Barnet Train Station 2.5 miles
Oakleigh Park Train Station 2.7 miles
Hadley Wood Train Station 2.9 miles
New Southgate Train Station 4.3 miles

Location

Local Government

District Barnet
County Hertfordshire
Ward Barnet Vale
Constituency Chipping Barnet
Parish Barnet, unparished area
Region London

Notable & Famous People from Arkley 1 people

John Graham Kerr
Politician
British zoologist and politician (1869-1957)