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East Barnet

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About

East Barnet ward lies in the northern part of the London Borough of Barnet, bordering Hertfordshire. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of interwar and post-war housing, with local shopping parades serving the community. Its geography includes gentle slopes and several small green spaces, such as Oak Hill Park, which provides recreational facilities. The ward is well-connected by road, with the A111 and A110 forming key routes, and has railway stations at Oakleigh Park and New Barnet.

The area has a distinct local history, centred around the historic St Mary's Church and its surrounding conservation area. A notable feature is the presence of the Pymmes Brook, which flows through the eastern section, contributing to the green corridor. Economic activity is focused on local high streets like East Barnet Road, with independent shops and services. The ward maintains a quiet, suburban atmosphere, separate from the more central bustle of London, while still being within the capital's transport network.

Area overview

On average East Barnet has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in East Barnet is £82,422 per year. The median sale price in East Barnet is £585,000 (around £593 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £383,500 and £760,000. There are 7 schools in East Barnet: 5 primary (2 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have low public transport connectivity. East Barnet is home to around 18,143 people, with a population density of about 4,684.6 per km².

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

4/10

Area Profile

East Barnet Population

18,143

Population density

4,684.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

19.35(-38%)

Anti-social behaviour

13.01(-52%)

Vehicle crime

9.2(-2%)

Burglary

6.83(+25%)

Other theft

4.63(-59%)

London average

Demographics

British

9,045

49.86%

Other White

2,792

15.39%

Other

1,386

7.64%

Indian

842

4.64%

Other Asian

779

4.29%

Total population: 18,140

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

6,263

43.95%

No qualifications

2,175

15.26%

Level 3 (A level)

1,979

13.89%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,665

11.68%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,156

8.11%

Total 16+ residents: 14,251

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

2,259

32.31%

Owns outright

2,113

30.22%

Private landlord or letting agency

1,762

25.2%

Social rents from council

436

6.24%

Other social rented

215

3.08%

Total households: 6,991

Property prices in East Barnet

Median price: £585,000

Price per sq ft: £593

Sales (last 12 months): 179

Typical range (middle 50%): £384K – £760K

Based on 179 recent sales, the median property price is £585,000 (about £593 per square foot) in East Barnet area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Barnet over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	20	£861,250	£578	£401,250	£740,000	£990,000	£1,153,000
Semi-Detached	61	£720,000	£626	£500,000	£600,000	£835,000	£1,125,000
Terraced	40	£590,000	£632	£383,650	£553,750	£735,000	£783,350
Flats	58	£325,000	£547	£179,250	£280,125	£394,250	£575,500

10-year price trendmedian sale price in East Barnet

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Barnet.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£575,000	£332,500	£550,000	£540,500
2017	£747,500	£327,000	£617,500	£574,000
2018	£775,000	£303,000	£585,500	£519,000
2019	£745,000	£310,000	£610,000	£525,000
2020	£664,500	£305,000	£645,000	£545,000
2021	£750,000	£345,000	£685,000	£572,500
2022	£953,000	£330,000	£680,000	£625,000
2023	£910,000	£345,000	£675,250	£565,000
2024	£780,000	£367,000	£670,000	£573,500
2025	£890,000	£340,600	£682,475	£631,000
2026	£857,500	£322,500	£755,000	£580,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Barnet.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£722	£531	£558	£547
2017	£550	£540	£524	£571
2018	£595	£547	£559	£530
2019	£490	£528	£545	£516
2020	£532	£553	£551	£548
2021	£567	£546	£578	£553
2022	£628	£606	£647	£560
2023	£615	£542	£620	£589
2024	£642	£597	£607	£614
2025	£612	£553	£642	£629
2026	£561	£536	£612	£666

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barnet district.

Band A£1,422

Band B£1,659

Band C£1,896

Band D£2,133

Band E£2,607

Band F£3,080

Band G£3,554

Band H£4,265

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for East Barnet ward.

Local councillors

David Arthur Allen

East Barnet - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Phil Cohen

East Barnet - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Simon Radford

East Barnet - Elected 7 May 2026

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Demographics

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Housing

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Property prices in East Barnet

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in East Barnet

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

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