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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. 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. On average most houses in the area have 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

Median price£467,500
Price per sq ft£542
Sales (last 12 months)52
Typical range (middle 50%)£337K – £704K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £467,500 (about £542 per square foot) in New Barnet West area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,500 up to £2,075,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in New Barnet West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£1,420,000£579
Semi-Detached12£800,000£581
Terraced5£760,000£623
Flats32£349,250£514

10-year price trendmedian sale price in New Barnet West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in New Barnet West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£910,000£340,000£725,500£740,000
2017£800,000£355,000£750,000£531,750
2018£835,000£360,000£682,500£507,500
2019£1,287,500£375,000£675,000£570,000
2020£985,000£355,750£675,000£562,500
2021£1,010,000£364,000£747,500£595,000
2022£912,500£370,000£865,000£565,000
2023£1,295,000£353,250£723,000£615,000
2024£1,175,000£360,000£702,500£610,000
2025£1,329,632£340,000£797,500£665,500
2026£480,000£941,000£672,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in New Barnet West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in New Barnet West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£569£530£525£554
2017£585£542£524£468
2018£594£572£529£506
2019£624£535£502£465
2020£557£529£570£470
2021£633£541£571£591
2022£595£529£579£628
2023£623£514£607£538
2024£591£584£598£607
2025£619£507£614£634
2026£531£505£637
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in New Barnet West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.