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Burnt Oak & Watling Park

About

Burnt Oak is a residential area in Barnet, located near the northern edge of London. The area is served by Burnt Oak Underground station on the Northern line, providing easy access to central London. Local amenities include shops, cafes, and supermarkets along Watling Avenue and Burnt Oak Broadway. The area has a mix of housing, including terraced homes and low-rise flats, with a community-focused atmosphere.

Nearby, Watling Park offers green space with walking paths, sports facilities, and a children’s playground. The park follows the course of the Silk Stream, adding a natural element to the urban surroundings. The area is practical for commuters and families, with schools and transport links within easy reach. Burnt Oak and Watling Park provide a balance of convenience and local greenery.

Area overview

On average Burnt Oak & Watling Park has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 30.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Burnt Oak & Watling Park is £51,000 per year. There are 8 schools in Burnt Oak & Watling Park: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

112

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

6/10

Area Profile

Burnt Oak & Watling Park Population

12,397

Population density

8,715.6 per km²

Demographics

British

2,614

21.09%

Other White

2,288

18.46%

African

1,608

12.97%

Other Asian

1,509

12.17%

Indian

915

7.38%

Total population: 12,397

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

1,230

29.22%

Social rents from council

930

22.09%

Owns with a mortgage

822

19.52%

Owns outright

696

16.53%

Other social rented

377

8.95%

Total households: 4,210

Property prices in Burnt Oak & Watling Park

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £428,500 in Burnt Oak & Watling Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £690,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Burnt Oak & Watling Park over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	12	£278,750	£192,600	£251,000	£300,000	£435,000
Semi-Detached	9	£565,000	£342,000	£400,000	£585,000	£664,000
Terraced	25	£455,000	£390,400	£425,000	£488,800	£530,400

10 years median price trend in Burnt Oak & Watling Park

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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