About Barnet

Barnet is a town in Greater London. Neighbouring communities include Ducks Island and Underhill.

School Ratings in Barnet

Families in Barnet have access to 294 local 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 Barnet

Homes sell for an average of £725K locally. Most of the housing is made up of flats, averaging £388K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Barnet

Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Barnet, with 79 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Barnet

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Barnet around the national average for deprivation. Employment rates locally are in line with what is seen across England. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Barnet

Barnet benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 7,483 sales

Average Price £725K
£100 £75.45M
Detached £1.4M 1,091
Semi £738K 2,137
Terraced £586K 1,444
Flat £388K 2,454

Deprivation and Employment in Barnet IMD 2025

Deprivation levels in Barnet are around the national average based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment is accessible for most residents and household incomes reflect the broader national picture. The area maintains a steady balance between affordability and quality of life.

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 Barnet 476 crimes · January 2026

Average Crime Area

Crime in Barnet is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.

99 Violence & Sexual Offences
79 Anti-Social Behaviour
63 Shoplifting
60 Vehicle Crime
57 Burglary
29 Other Theft
21 Criminal Damage & Arson
21 Public Order
19 Drugs
10 Theft from Person
8 Robbery
8 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

New Barnet Train Station 1.3 miles
Oakleigh Park Train Station 1.5 miles
Hadley Wood Train Station 2 miles
Mill Hill Broadway Train Station 2.9 miles
New Southgate Train Station 3.2 miles
Elstree And Borehamwood Train Station 3.5 miles

Location

Local Government

District Barnet
Ward High Barnet
Constituency Chipping Barnet
Parish Barnet, unparished area
Region London

Notable & Famous People from Barnet 27 people

Benjamin Boyce
Singer
British singer
Chris Smith, Baron Smith of Finsbury
Chancellor
British life peer and former Cabinet minister (1997–2001)
Clive Mantle
Actor
English actor
Colin Marshall, Baron Marshall of Knightsbridge
Politician
British businessman (1933-2012)
Cyril Paul
Racing driver
British racing driver (1903–1984)
David Jordan
Singer
Artist. Singer songwriter performer
Elaine Paige
Actor
English singer and actress, recording artists
Elihu Lauterpacht
Judge
British academic and lawyer (1928–2017)
Gemma Davison
Association football player
English footballer