Living in N12, Barnet
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around N12 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 N12
109 recorded home sales on the streets around central N12 in the last 2 years, with a median of £410,000 and a range from £100,000 to £1,275,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| GROUND FLOOR FLAT 1 PERCY ROAD, N12 8BY | flat-maisonette | £385,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| FLAT 4 32 NETHER STREET, N12 7NL | flat-maisonette | £140,000 | 2026-05-12 |
| FLAT 1513 100 KINGSWAY, N12 0EN | flat-maisonette | £470,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| FLAT 8 706 HIGH ROAD, N12 9QL | flat-maisonette | £487,000 | 2026-04-15 |
| FLAT 1111 100 KINGSWAY, N12 0EN | flat-maisonette | £160,000 | 2026-04-01 |
| 98 GRANGE AVENUE, N12 8DJ | terraced | £550,000 | 2026-03-26 |
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
116 schools within 3 miles , of which 95% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Catholic Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.1 mi |
| Alexandra Park School | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.0 mi |
| Rhodes Avenue Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.0 mi |
| Chalgrove Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.0 mi |
| Ark Pioneer Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.2 mi |
| Highgate Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.7 mi |
62 state primary and 22 state secondary schools within range, plus 18 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
18 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Annemount School, Ateres Beis Yaakov, Beth Jacob Grammar School for Girls, Dwight School London, Finchley and Acton Yochien School, Hendon Preparatory School and others.
All 18 fee-paying schools near N12, 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 | 24.2% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 15.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.6% |
| Skilled trades | 10.2% |
| Elementary occupations | 8.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
333 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central N12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
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 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Barnet's figures.
Common questions about N12
What is the average house price in N12?
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 N12?
Prices in Barnet are down 2.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in N12?
The median of 109 recorded sales around central N12 in the last 2 years is £410,000, ranging from £100,000 to £1,275,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in N12?
116 schools sit within 3 miles of central N12, and 95% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in N12?
333 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central N12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is N12 at risk of flooding?
Central N12 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 N12 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 95% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £410,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 333 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is N12 safe?
333 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central N12 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. 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? N12 or N20, N12 or N3, N12 or N11.
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