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New Barnet West

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About

New Barnet West sits 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, including semi-detached homes and terraces. Its layout is defined by quiet, tree-lined streets that branch off from the main thoroughfare of East Barnet Road. Local shopping needs are met by a modest parade of shops and services along this road, providing everyday conveniences for residents.

The area is well-connected by the New Barnet railway station, offering frequent services into central London. Green space is provided by nearby Oak Hill Park, which features sports facilities, a playground, and woodland walks. A notable local landmark is the historic St John the Baptist Church, a medieval parish church with a distinctive tower, situated just to the east. The overall atmosphere is quiet and suburban, with a strong sense of established community.

Area overview

On average New Barnet West has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in New Barnet West is £83,425 per year. There are 1 schools in New Barnet West: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. New Barnet West is home to around 6,533 people, with a population density of about 6,189.5 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

New Barnet West Population
6,533
Population density
6,189.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.21(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.06(-33%)
Shoplifting
16.68(+67%)
Vehicle crime
8.72(-7%)
Other theft
4.29(-62%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,942
45.01%
Other White
998
15.27%
Indian
522
7.99%
Other
397
6.07%
Other Asian
338
5.17%
Total population: 6,536

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,628
49.56%
Level 3 (A level)
696
13.12%
No qualifications
665
12.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
604
11.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
382
7.2%
Total 16+ residents: 5,303

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
871
32.33%
Owns with a mortgage
852
31.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
754
27.99%
Other social rented
79
2.93%
Social rents from council
67
2.49%
Total households: 2,694

Property prices in New Barnet West

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £454,000 in New Barnet West area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,500 up to £1,420,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for New Barnet West in the 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 New Barnet West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats35£337,500
Detached3£1,239,264
Semi-Detached16£757,500
Terraced6£668,750

10 years median price trend in New Barnet West

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

All postcodes in New Barnet West

EN51NA

Gloucester Road

EN51EA

Northumberland Road

EN51DL

Netherlands Road

EN51BS

Netherlands Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.