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New Barnet West

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 48 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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

5/10

Area Profile

New Barnet West Population

6,533

Population density

6,189.5 per km²

Crime

Anti-social behaviour

21.12(-21%)

Violence and sexual offences

17.6(-42%)

Shoplifting

15(+48%)

Vehicle crime

11.02(+13%)

Burglary

3.83(-31%)

London average

Demographics

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

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

Owns outright

871

32.33%

Owns with a mortgage

852

31.63%

Private landlord or letting agency

754

27.99%

Other social rented

2.93%

Social rents from council

2.49%

Total households: 2,694

Property prices in New Barnet West

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 in New Barnet West area, with individual transactions ranging from £205,500 up to £1,580,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£1,420,000	£1,257,338	£1,329,632	£1,500,000	£1,564,000
Flats	35	£345,000	£208,905	£300,000	£444,500	£564,000
Semi-Detached	19	£830,000	£577,500	£660,500	£932,500	£1,270,500
Terraced	8	£662,750	£535,500	£607,500	£820,000	£1,058,500

10 years median price trend in New Barnet West

All postcodes in New Barnet West

EN51DQ

Holyrood Road

EN59TD

Barnet Vale

EN51DG

Holyrood Road

EN51EA

Northumberland Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

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