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About

High Barnet ward sits in the northernmost part of the London Borough of Barnet, bordering Hertfordshire. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of detached and semi-detached housing from the interwar and post-war periods. Its centre is defined by the historic High Barnet tube station, a terminus on the Northern line, and the surrounding shopping parade along the High Street.

The ward includes Barnet Hill, a significant gradient leading to the site of the Battle of Barnet. A key local feature is the Barnet Elizabethans Rugby Football Club, with its extensive grounds providing a large green space. The area maintains a distinct separation from the newer developments of Chipping Barnet to the south, retaining its own established suburban character.

Area overview

On average High Barnet has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in High Barnet is £90,341 per year. There are 8 schools in High Barnet: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. High Barnet is home to around 11,930 people, with a population density of about 1,469.8 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

High Barnet Population
11,930
Population density
1,469.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
31.77(+18%)
Violence and sexual offences
27.16(-13%)
Shoplifting
22.88(+129%)
Vehicle crime
10.98(+17%)
Burglary
8.97(+64%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,743
56.52%
Other White
1,376
11.53%
Indian
764
6.4%
African
529
4.43%
Other
528
4.43%
Total population: 11,930

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,042
51.71%
No qualifications
1,337
13.71%
Level 3 (A level)
1,178
12.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,017
10.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
630
6.46%
Total 16+ residents: 9,751

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,726
36.01%
Owns with a mortgage
1,515
31.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
881
18.38%
Social rents from council
307
6.41%
Other social rented
213
4.44%
Total households: 4,793

Property prices in High Barnet

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £662,500 in High Barnet area, with individual transactions ranging from £219,950 up to £3,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in High Barnet over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached26£1,378,000£6,784
Flats30£357,500£5,980
Semi-Detached29£705,000£6,569
Terraced25£660,000£6,815

10 years median price trend in High Barnet

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in High Barnet.

Frequently asked questions about High Barnet

Is High Barnet safe?

High Barnet records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England — it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in High Barnet?

The median sale price in High Barnet is £662,500 (about £6,569 per square metre) based on 110 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in High Barnet?

High Barnet has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is High Barnet?

High Barnet scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in High Barnet sits around rank 23,250 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in High Barnet?

The average household income in High Barnet is around £90,341 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in High Barnet

EN54DY

Kings Road

EN55TR

Victors Way

EN53AX

Malins Close

EN53JG

Barnet By-Pass

EN53BS

Farm Close

EN55SH

Park Road

EN54BJ

Wood Street

EN55TW

East View

EN55XR

High Street

EN53LB

Barnet Road

EN53HZ

Barnet Gate

EN53HT

Rowley Lane

EN54LN

St Albans Road

EN54LD

St Albans Road

EN53JX

Barnet Road

EN53JF

Barnet Road

EN55RZ

Montague Close

EN53JS

Barnet Road

EN54EZ

Alston Road

EN53EN

High Barnet

EN54EW

The Avenue

EN53BU

Ryecroft Crescent

EN53AL

Escot Way

EN55UT

High Street

NW74HS

Hendon Wood Lane

EN54QS

Church Passage

EN54BY

Wood Street

EN54HJ

Calvert Road

EN55TL

East View

EN55QB

Church Cottages

EN52AB

Barnet Gate Lane

EN53BL

Brett Road

EN54QA

Warwick Gardens

EN54NQ

The Logans

EN54JX

St Albans Road

EN55RQ

Park Road

EN53EW

Garden Close

EN54NS

Byng Road

EN55TB

High Street

EN55SB

High Street

EN53HJ

Rowley Green Road

EN54DH

Queens Road

EN53AA

Quinta Drive

EN55XE

Bath Place

EN53HS

Rowley Lane

EN53EB

Well Road

EN53DE

Knightsbridge Close

EN53EL

Dingle Close

EN55FS

Snowberry Close

EN53BF

Amethyst Close

EN54PR

Beaumont Place

EN54PL

Christchurch Lane

EN53ES

Barnet Road

EN53BW

Quinta Drive

EN53EU

Barnet Road

EN54LS

Bruce Road

EN53NA

Carrington Close

EN53AY

Quinta Drive

EN55TH

Tapster Street

EN54PX

Mill Corner

EN53LU

Saddlers Close

EN54JN

Salisbury Road

EN54ET

Alston Road

EN55SU

High Street

EN55TP

South Close

EN54NY

Wentworth Road

EN53DY

Well Approach

EN54JH

Stapylton Road

EN53EA

Well Road

EN55UX

High Street

EN54JT

Puller Road

EN54DA

Wood Street

EN55TG

Wyburn Avenue

EN54HY

Union Street

EN54AG

Grimsdyke Crescent

EN53EQ

Trinder Road

EN54JJ

Stapylton Road

EN54HH

Calvert Road

EN54PE

Boundary Close

EN53JQ

Barnet Road

EN54QQ

Hadley Highstone

EN53EX

Barnet Road

EN54SN

Cattley Close

EN55SZ

High Street

EN53BY

West Close

EN52AY

Althorp Close

EN55PY

Hadley Green Road

EN53EZ

Field End

EN53EY

Clayton Cottages

EN55FW

Laburnham Close

EN53HU

Windmill Lane

EN54PJ

Gladsmuir Road

EN54BD

Wood Street

EN54QT

Stapylton Road

EN54ER

The White Lodge

EN54QD

Great North Road

EN53BG

Rowley Green Road

EN54EQ

Jennings Way

EN55XP

High Street

EN53LW

Barnet Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.