Living in N2, Barnet
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around N2 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 N2
82 recorded home sales on the streets around central N2 in the last 2 years, with a median of £535,000 and a range from £160,000 to £1,750,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 10 STOKES COURT DIPLOMA AVENUE, N2 8NX | flat-maisonette | £288,000 | 2026-05-06 |
| 2 ALBANY ROW, 12 THE CAUSEWAY, N2 0XB | terraced | £740,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| 11 DEANERY CLOSE, N2 8NS | flat-maisonette | £375,000 | 2026-03-06 |
| FLAT 38 STOKES COURT DIPLOMA AVENUE, N2 8NX | flat-maisonette | £255,000 | 2026-02-13 |
| FLAT 54 STOKES COURT DIPLOMA AVENUE, N2 8NX | flat-maisonette | £314,000 | 2026-02-06 |
| 16 DEANERY CLOSE, N2 8NS | flat-maisonette | £298,000 | 2026-02-05 |
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
137 schools within 3 miles , of which 98% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highgate Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
| St Michael's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| Chalgrove Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
| Alexandra Park School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
| Rhodes Avenue Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
| St Michael's Catholic Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
71 state primary and 22 state secondary schools within range, plus 33 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
33 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Annemount School, Channing School, Devonshire House Preparatory School, Dwight School London, Finchley and Acton Yochien School, Focus 1st Academy and others.
All 33 fee-paying schools near N2, 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 | 30.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 16.2% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 14.0% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.0% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 9.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
289 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central N2 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 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Barnet's figures.
Common questions about N2
What is the average house price in N2?
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 N2?
Prices in Barnet are down 2.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in N2?
The median of 82 recorded sales around central N2 in the last 2 years is £535,000, ranging from £160,000 to £1,750,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in N2?
137 schools sit within 3 miles of central N2, and 98% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in N2?
289 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central N2 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is N2 at risk of flooding?
Central N2 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 N2 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 98% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £535,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 289 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is N2 safe?
289 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central N2 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? N2 or N10, N2 or N3, N2 or NW11.
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