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WD6 2RW

Barnet Lane

High Barnet

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Overview

Postcode WD6 2RW is located in a major urban area, within the High Barnet ward of Barnet in the London region, and forms part of the Totteridge & Barnet Gate area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 49.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Totteridge & Barnet Gate is £83,501 per year. The nearest station is Elstree and Borehamwood, about 1.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Scratchwood Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
2/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Totteridge & Barnet Gate has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,405 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Totteridge & Barnet Gate has a low crime rate, with approximately 49.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.5%

Approximately 2.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Totteridge & Barnet Gate is £83,501 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 137 ft away from WD6 2RW.

Flood risk

No risk

Totteridge & Barnet Gate near WD6 2RW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

2/10

The nearest station is Elstree and Borehamwood located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WD6 2RW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miScratchwood ParkSmallWalking directions to Scratchwood Park
0.2 miScratchwood ParkSmallWalking directions to Scratchwood Park

Area Profile

Population
239
Population density
478 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.51(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.72(-56%)
Vehicle crime
10.49(+12%)
Other theft
5.55(-51%)
Drugs
4.32(-30%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
178
74.48%
Other White
15
6.28%
Irish
12
5.02%
Indian
11
4.6%
Chinese
10
4.18%
Total population: 239

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
118
50.86%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
17.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
8.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
6.9%
Level 3 (A level)
15
6.47%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
132
82.5%
Owns with a mortgage
10
6.25%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.12%
Social rents from council
3
1.88%
Total households: 160

Property prices in High Barnet

Median price£660,000
Price per sq ft£608
Sales (last 12 months)108
Typical range (middle 50%)£464K – £928K

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £660,000 (about £608 per square foot) in High Barnet area, with individual transactions ranging from £219,950 up to £3,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in High Barnet over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£1,328,000£628
Semi-Detached29£705,000£610
Terraced25£660,000£633
Flats30£357,500£556

10-year price trendmedian sale price in High Barnet

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in High Barnet.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,185,000£318,955£642,500£595,000
2017£1,142,500£377,500£701,000£582,500
2018£1,160,000£442,500£707,000£675,000
2019£1,175,000£322,500£656,250£553,000
2020£1,155,000£321,500£762,000£609,250
2021£1,300,000£367,000£755,000£612,500
2022£1,405,000£355,000£749,000£637,500
2023£1,400,000£365,000£795,000£600,000
2024£1,125,000£419,000£920,000£645,000
2025£1,356,000£370,000£692,500£640,000
2026£1,057,500£435,000£749,000£600,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in High Barnet.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in High Barnet.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£524£402£593£556
2017£598£578£549£562
2018£577£590£532£567
2019£530£540£540£556
2020£563£531£551£556
2021£629£553£600£591
2022£666£557£628£616
2023£642£576£654£591
2024£645£620£601£639
2025£632£592£650£614
2026£496£545£580£690
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in High Barnet.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD6 2RW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WD6 2RW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 202526, Dales Road, Borehamwood, WD6 2SGTerracedFreehold£375,000
05 Dec 202545, Dales Path, Borehamwood, WD6 2SFTerracedFreehold£375,000
06 Oct 2025Unit 12, Stirling Industrial Centre, Stirling Way, Borehamwood, WD6 2BTOtherFreehold£475,000

Schools

In the WD6 2RW postcode area, located within Totteridge & Barnet Gate, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WD6 2RW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimarySaffron Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.8 miPrimarySummerswood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.9 miPrimaryKenilworth Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WD6 2RW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WD6 2RW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLittle WaitroseBarnet By-Pass, Barnet, EN5 3JGWalking directions to Little Waitrose
0.1 miMorrisonsStirling Way, Borehamwood, WD6 2RNWalking directions to Morrisons

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barnet district (2025-26).

Band A£1,357
Band B£1,583
Band C£1,809
Band D£2,036
Band E£2,488
Band F£2,940
Band G£3,393
Band H£4,071

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WD6 2RW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Emma Whysall

High Barnet - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

James Esses

High Barnet - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Dan Tomlinson

Chipping Barnet - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBarnetE09000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyChipping BarnetE14001169
WardHigh BarnetE05013644
ParishBarnet, unparished areaE43000193
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Totteridge & Barnet GateE02000030
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barnet 007FE01000290
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WD6 2RW

Is WD6 2RW (Totteridge & Barnet Gate) safe?

The area around WD6 2RW records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near WD6 2RW?

The median sale price around WD6 2RW in Totteridge & Barnet Gate is £660,000 (about £608 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WD6 2RW?

There are 6 schools close to WD6 2RW, including Saffron Green Primary School (Requires improvement), Summerswood Primary School (Good) and Kenilworth Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WD6 2RW?

WD6 2RW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,405 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WD6 2RW (Totteridge & Barnet Gate) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chipping Barnet covering WD6 2RW is Dan Tomlinson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Emma Whysall (Labour Party) and James Esses (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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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.