Living in N20, Barnet
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around N20 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 N20
101 recorded home sales on the streets around central N20 in the last 2 years, with a median of £566,000 and a range from £114,000 to £1,600,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 QUAYLE CRESCENT, N20 0BH | terraced | £1,070,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 4 MILLSON CLOSE, N20 0LQ | terraced | £680,000 | 2026-06-03 |
| FLAT 12 WALSINGHAM HOUSE, 1331 HIGH ROAD, N20 9HR | flat-maisonette | £335,000 | 2026-05-11 |
| 7 MCREADY ROAD, N20 0FB | terraced | £810,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| FLAT 2 GLADSTONE HOUSE, 2 QUAYLE CRESCENT, N20 0ER | flat-maisonette | £385,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| 1296 HIGH ROAD, N20 9HJ | terraced | £325,000 | 2026-04-22 |
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
103 schools within 3 miles , of which 98% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Catholic Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| Ark Pioneer Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| Livingstone Primary and Nursery School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.9 mi |
| Monken Hadley CofE Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.4 mi |
| Alexandra Park School | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.5 mi |
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.5 mi |
58 state primary and 22 state secondary schools within range, plus 11 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
11 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Dwight School London, Finchley and Acton Yochien School, Focus 1st Academy, Lyonsdown School, Mount House School, Norfolk House School and others.
All 11 fee-paying schools near N20, 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 | 39.0% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 22.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.4% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 6.4% |
| Skilled trades | 4.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
222 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central N20 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 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Barnet's figures.
Common questions about N20
What is the average house price in N20?
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 N20?
Prices in Barnet are down 2.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in N20?
The median of 101 recorded sales around central N20 in the last 2 years is £566,000, ranging from £114,000 to £1,600,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in N20?
103 schools sit within 3 miles of central N20, and 98% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in N20?
222 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central N20 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is N20 at risk of flooding?
Central N20 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 N20 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 £566,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 222 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is N20 safe?
222 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central N20 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? N20 or N12, N20 or EN4, N20 or EN5.
Want the full picture for a specific property?
This page covers N20 as a whole. For sold price history, EPC rating, exact-address crime and flood risk, school catchment areas and 30+ other checks on one specific property, search its full postcode.