Living in NW4, Barnet
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NW4 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 NW4
27 recorded home sales on the streets around central NW4 in the last 2 years, with a median of £355,000 and a range from £165,000 to £2,300,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 JOHNS AVENUE, NW4 4EN | terraced | £750,000 | 2026-06-16 |
| 14 SOMERSET ROAD, NW4 4EP | terraced | £500,000 | 2026-03-31 |
| 11 WEST VIEW, NW4 2SY | semi-detached | £575,000 | 2026-03-02 |
| FLAT 27 SENTINEL HOUSE SENTINEL SQUARE, NW4 2EN | flat-maisonette | £165,000 | 2026-02-25 |
| 35 WYKEHAM ROAD, NW4 2SS | detached | £2,300,000 | 2026-02-04 |
| 42A HERIOT ROAD, NW4 2DG | flat-maisonette | £350,000 | 2026-01-14 |
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
118 schools within 3 miles , of which 98% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalgrove Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| Menorah Primary School for Girls | Primary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
| The Orion Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Junior School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.9 mi |
68 state primary and 15 state secondary schools within range, plus 27 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
27 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Ateres Beis Yaakov, Barnet Hill Academy, Beis Medrash Elyon, Beis Soroh Schneirer, Beth Jacob Grammar School for Girls, Bnos Beis Yaakov Primary School and others.
All 27 fee-paying schools near NW4, 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.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: Middlesex University.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
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 |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 15.6% |
| Professional occupations | 15.5% |
| Skilled trades | 12.8% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.4% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
644 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NW4 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 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Barnet's figures.
Common questions about NW4
What is the average house price in NW4?
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 NW4?
Prices in Barnet are down 2.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NW4?
The median of 27 recorded sales around central NW4 in the last 2 years is £355,000, ranging from £165,000 to £2,300,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NW4?
118 schools sit within 3 miles of central NW4, and 98% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NW4?
644 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NW4 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is NW4 at risk of flooding?
Central NW4 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 NW4 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 £355,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 644 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NW4 safe?
644 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NW4 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? NW4 or NW11, NW4 or NW9, NW4 or N3.
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