Friern Barnet, Greater London | Local Guide & Postcodes

About Friern Barnet

Friern Barnet is a suburb located in the London Borough of Barnet, situated in Greater London, England. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing styles, including Victorian and Edwardian properties. The local amenities include shops, cafes, and schools, catering to the needs of the community. Friern Barnet is also well-connected to central London, with public transport options available, making it convenient for commuters.

The suburb is home to several parks and green spaces, providing areas for recreation and leisure. Notable landmarks include the Friern Barnet Church and the former Friern Barnet Hospital, which has been repurposed for residential use. The area has a community feel, with local events and activities that encourage neighbourly interaction. Overall, Friern Barnet offers a blend of suburban living with access to urban conveniences.

School Ratings in Friern Barnet

There are 504 schools in and around Friern Barnet. Bounds Green Infant School and Alexandra Park School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 11 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Friern Barnet

The average property price is £612K, with flats making up the majority of the housing stock at around £358K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Friern Barnet

Recorded crime levels are higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is prevalent across Friern Barnet, with 348 recorded incidents in May 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Friern Barnet

Friern Barnet sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Healthcare in Friern Barnet

There are 76 GP surgeries within three miles of Friern Barnet, the nearest being Friern Barnet Medical Centre (0.5 miles away).

Local Data for Friern Barnet

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Property Prices 2,614 sales

Average Price £612K

£100 , £36.74M

Detached £829K 61

Semi £774K 359

Terraced £619K 886

Flat £358K 1,179

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

242 Primary

66 Secondary

196 Other

Outstanding 2

Good 11

Ofsted ratings for schools in the N11 postcode area.

St Paul's CofE Primary School N11 Primary Good 98 yards Holly Park Primary School Primary Good 0.3 miles Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Primary Good 0.3 miles St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School Primary Good 0.4 miles Friern Barnet School Secondary Good 0.4 miles Garfield Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Focus 1st Academy Not applicable Good 0.5 miles Dwight School London Not applicable 0.6 miles St Martin of Porres Catholic Primary School Primary Good 0.8 miles Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre Not applicable Outstanding 0.8 miles Hollickwood Primary School Primary Good 0.8 miles Bowes Children's Centre Good 0.9 miles

Household Income in Friern Barnet ONS 2023

The average total household income in Friern Barnet is approximately £71,349 a year before tax, 29% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £50,622. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Friern Barnet £71,349

England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £50,622.

Businesses in Friern Barnet ONS 2025

There are approximately 1,581 active businesses based in Friern Barnet, around 48 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 94% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 11 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

1,581 Total businesses

48 Per 1,000 residents

Micro, 0-9 94%

Small, 10-49 5%

Medium, 50-249 1%

Large, 250+ 0%

Deprivation and Employment in Friern Barnet IMD 2025

Friern Barnet sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation

5/10

Income

4/10

Employment

5/10

Education

7/10

Health

7/10

Housing

3/10

Living Environment

3/10

Children 0-15 19%

Working age 68%

Older 65+ 13%

6,471 Children (0-15) 19%

22,614 Working Age 68%

4,131 Older (65+) 12%

Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 36.8% of children in income-deprived families

Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 24.4% 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 Friern Barnet 1,282 crimes · May 2026

High Crime Area

Friern Barnet sees higher than average levels of reported crime relative to its population. Violence & sexual offences represents the most frequently recorded category. This pattern is not uncommon in densely populated urban areas and does not necessarily reflect the experience of most residents.

Violence & Sexual Offences 349

Anti-Social Behaviour 348

Vehicle Crime 117

Shoplifting 98

Other Theft 93

Public Order 63

Robbery 53

Theft from Person 49

Burglary 42

Drugs 37

Other Crime 17

Weapons 10

Bicycle Theft 4

Criminal Damage & Arson 2

Local Policing

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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 Southgate Train Station 0.1 miles

Bowes Park Train Station 1.3 miles

Palmers Green Train Station 1.5 miles

Alexandra Palace Train Station 1.7 miles

Oakleigh Park Train Station 1.8 miles

Winchmore Hill Train Station 2.2 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

New Southgate 0.6 miles Brunswick Park 0.6 miles Colney Hatch 0.9 miles North Finchley 1.2 miles Osidge 1.2 miles Muswell Hill 1.2 miles Palmers Green 1.4 miles Whetstone 1.4 miles Bowes Park 1.4 miles East Barnet 1.4 miles Oakleigh Park 1.8 miles Southgate 1.8 miles

Local Government

District Enfield

Ward New Southgate

Constituency Enfield, Southgate

Parish Enfield, unparished area

Region London

Home Ownership in Friern Barnet

Of the 12,864 households in and around Friern Barnet, 52% are owned, 16% are socially rented and 32% are privately rented. Home ownership here is lower than the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 52% Social rented 16% Private rented 32%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Friern Barnet.

Frequently Asked Questions about Friern Barnet

What is the population of Friern Barnet?

Friern Barnet has a population of approximately 33,225 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.

What is the average house price in Friern Barnet?

The average property in and around Friern Barnet sold for about £612,314, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 75% above the England and Wales average of £349,091.

Is Friern Barnet a deprived area?

Friern Barnet sits around the national average for deprivation, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 5 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.

What postcodes cover Friern Barnet?

Friern Barnet is covered by the N11 postcode district.

How many schools are there in Friern Barnet?

There are 12 schools within easy reach of Friern Barnet, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.

Where is the nearest train station to Friern Barnet?

The nearest railway station to Friern Barnet is New Southgate Train Station, about 0.1 miles away.

Streets in N11 30 shown View all streets

Amethyst Close 4 Arncliffe Close 1 Asher Loftus Way 1 Bailey Close 2 Balmoral Avenue 2 Baron Close 1 Beaconsfield Close 1 Beaconsfield Road 9 Beech Road 2 Bell Brook Rise 1 Bellevue Road 5 Benfleet Way 4 Bethune Avenue 2 Betstyle Road 2 Bexhill Road 1 Bidwell Gardens 3 Blake Road 7 Bosworth Road 2 Bounds Green Road 12 Bowes Road 18 Bridge way 1 Brookdale 4 Brownlow Road 12 Brunswick Avenue 3 Brunswick Crescent 2 Brunswick Grove 3 Brunswick Park Gardens 2 Brunswick Park Road 12 Brunswick Way 2 Cambstone Close 2

Postcodes in N11 50 shown View all postcodes

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