Living in HA8, Barnet
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around HA8 in Barnet. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Barnet: £603,753, down 2.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider London average is £553,870.
What actually sold around HA8
26 recorded home sales on the streets around central HA8 in the last 2 years, with a median of £585,000 and a range from £220,000 to £882,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 FAIRFIELD CRESCENT, HA8 9AF | terraced | £505,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 57 HEMING ROAD, HA8 9AB | semi-detached | £600,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 130 FARM ROAD, HA8 9LW | semi-detached | £625,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| 5 WENLOCK ROAD, HA8 9JG | terraced | £460,000 | 2026-04-07 |
| 149 FARM ROAD, HA8 9LP | semi-detached | £685,000 | 2026-03-27 |
| FLAT 6 DEAN COURT BROOK AVENUE, HA8 9XB | flat-maisonette | £330,000 | 2026-03-17 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
87 schools within 3 miles , of which 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Annunciation RC Junior School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| The Orion Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| Courtland School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| Priestmead Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Outstanding | 2.1 mi |
| Deansbrook Infant School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Deansbrook Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
52 state primary and 14 state secondary schools within range, plus 13 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
13 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Barnet Hill Academy, Beis Medrash Elyon, Beis Soroh Schneirer, Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School, Edgware Jewish Girls - Beis Chinuch, Goodwyn School and others.
All 13 fee-paying schools near HA8, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 19.1% |
| Elementary occupations | 13.1% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.4% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.0% |
| Skilled trades | 12.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
561 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central HA8 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Barnet's figures.
Common questions about HA8
What is the average house price in HA8?
The average sold price in Barnet is £603,753 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in HA8?
Prices in Barnet are down 2.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in HA8?
The median of 26 recorded sales around central HA8 in the last 2 years is £585,000, ranging from £220,000 to £882,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in HA8?
87 schools sit within 3 miles of central HA8, and 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in HA8?
561 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central HA8 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is HA8 at risk of flooding?
Central HA8 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is HA8 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 92% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £585,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 561 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is HA8 safe?
561 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central HA8 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? HA8 or HA7, HA8 or NW7, HA8 or NW9.
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