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Friern Barnet

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About

Friern Barnet is a residential ward situated in the London Borough of Barnet. The area is primarily composed of suburban housing, ranging from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to post-war developments and modern apartment blocks. Its main commercial hub is along Friern Barnet Road, which provides local shops and services. The ward is well-connected by public transport, including the Great Northern railway line serving New Southgate station.

A notable local landmark is Friary Park, a large public green space that hosts community events. The area also contains the North Middlesex Golf Club. Historically, the ward was part of the Friern Barnet Urban District until its incorporation into Greater London. Residential streets are typically quiet, with several schools and places of worship serving the local population.

Area overview

On average Friern Barnet has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 15.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Friern Barnet is £74,522 per year. There are 5 schools in Friern Barnet: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have low public transport connectivity. Friern Barnet is home to around 19,450 people, with a population density of about 7,053 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15.8%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Friern Barnet Population
19,450
Population density
7,053 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.48(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.93(-15%)
Vehicle crime
17.53(+87%)
Other theft
7.3(-36%)
Shoplifting
6.79(-32%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,194
36.99%
Other White
4,117
21.17%
Other
1,277
6.57%
Indian
1,269
6.53%
African
1,081
5.56%
Total population: 19,446

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
7,336
47.56%
No qualifications
2,446
15.86%
Level 3 (A level)
1,989
12.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,561
10.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,080
7%
Total 16+ residents: 15,425

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,284
29.85%
Owns with a mortgage
2,172
28.39%
Owns outright
1,836
24%
Social rents from council
713
9.32%
Other social rented
391
5.11%
Total households: 7,651

Property prices in Friern Barnet

Median price£475,000
Price per sq ft£593
Sales (last 12 months)141
Typical range (middle 50%)£350K – £685K

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 (about £593 per square foot) in Friern Barnet area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,435,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Friern Barnet over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£877,500£570
Semi-Detached29£797,500£629
Terraced32£596,000£604
Flats75£352,000£547

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Friern Barnet

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Friern Barnet.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£820,000£350,000£710,000£680,000
2017£615,000£340,500£670,000£585,000
2018£927,500£337,500£692,500£597,500
2019£642,500£320,000£685,000£597,500
2020£566,000£365,000£655,000£592,500
2021£935,000£350,000£677,500£675,000
2022£740,000£357,500£725,000£675,000
2023£715,000£370,000£800,000£665,000
2024£1,060,000£368,000£688,500£639,744
2025£785,000£340,000£767,500£585,000
2026£750,000£350,000£662,500£591,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Friern Barnet.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Friern Barnet.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£556£581£590£586
2017£583£570£582£560
2018£565£548£520£524
2019£586£562£529£583
2020£403£528£530£533
2021£541£579£601£629
2022£755£561£635£654
2023£645£553£591£635
2024£646£560£596£632
2025£579£521£644£623
2026£593£606£601£547
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Friern Barnet.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Friern Barnet in the last year.

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 Friern Barnet ward.

Local councillors

Barry Rawlings

Friern Barnet - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Beverley Belinda Kotey

Friern Barnet - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Pauline Veronica Mary Coakley Webb

Friern Barnet - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

All postcodesin Friern Barnet

N200SH

Marlborough Gardens

N113HQ

Halton Close

N101AP

Colney Hatch Lane

N101EX

Colney Hatch Lane

N200EA

Denham Road

N101HB

Sutton Road

N113PU

Kensington Close

N113BW

Ribblesdale Avenue

N113FJ

Grassington Close

N113ND

Asher Loftus Way

N101JU

Coppetts Road

N113NU

Larch Close

N113AY

East Crescent

N113NN

Larch Close

N200EB

Denham Road

N113AE

Beaconsfield Road

N120LN

Ferncroft Avenue

N113PG

Harris Close

N200XU

Friern Barnet Lane

N102NN

Sydney Road

N102HU

Stanley Road

N113LN

Hatley Close

N113HF

Bellevue Mews

N200XT

Friern Barnet Lane

N113DS

Friern Barnet Road

N200RX

Oakleigh Road North

N113LT

Friern Barnet Lane

N102NY

Hampden Road

N113BY

Hollyfield Avenue

N101AR

Colney Hatch Lane

N102NX

Hampden Road

N113JP

Goldsmith Road

N113FG

Coverdale Road

N102PP

Strode Close

N113GE

Coverdale Road

N102NU

Hampden Road

N200XJ

Gresham Avenue

N102LR

Sydney Road

N101AA

Halliwick Road

N113NS

Greenway Close

N113HY

Stanford Road

N113FN

Royal Drive

N113HZ

Stanford Road

N113HG

Bellevue Road

N113FZ

Wharfdale Close

N102RJ

Sydney Road

N120LL

Woodleigh Avenue

N200RS

Oakleigh Road North

N113BJ

Ribblesdale Avenue

N113HB

Holly Park Road

N200DS

Porch Way

N113GG

Pickering Gardens

N113LP

Friern Barnet Lane

N101AL

George Crescent

N101AN

George Crescent

N102ER

Forest Walk

N200EL

Denham Road

N200EF

Denham Road

N200DZ

Manor Drive

N113GQ

Radstock Close

N113EU

Friern Barnet Road

N113HJ

Glenthorne Road

N102RY

Pert Close

N120LY

Lyndhurst Avenue

N113AU

East Crescent

N113EL

Parkhurst Road

N113AQ

Ribblesdale Avenue

N113PT

Highgrove Close

N120NB

Halliwick Court Parade

N102HS

Pembroke Road

N200SA

Marlborough Gardens

N113GD

Catterick Close

N102HX

Pembroke Road

N101DB

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