Is High Barnet a good place to live?

Last week Edgware claimed to be the cultural capital of London. In reality, everyone knows High Barnet is the bigger, better north London rival.

Is Barnet a rough area?

While there was an alarming amount of crime reported Barnet in the first month of 2019, it had a lower crime rate than in other parts. Westminster had the capital’s highest reported crime rate at 6,277 – that’s 160 per cent higher than Barnet.

Is it safe to live in Barnet?

How safe is it to live in Barnet? Overall, this London borough is safe as violent crime and vandalism are lower here than the UK average, however, burglary and theft are slightly higher in this area. Compared to other London Boroughs, Barnet is the 9th lowest for all recorded crimes.

Which part of London is High Barnet?

The London Borough of Barnet is in north London. It is the second largest London borough by population and the fourth largest by area. The borough was formed in 1965 from parts of the counties of Middlesex and Hertfordshire. Much of the borough is within the Metropolitan Green Belt.

Is Barnet an expensive area?

Barnet is the twelfth most expensive place to rent in the country when local average salaries are taken into account, new analysis of the latest figures from the National Valuation Office and the Office of National Statistics has revealed.

Is Barnet a suburb?

Barnet is a vibrant, diverse and successful city-suburb of London with big ambitions. Our residents enjoy: a clean and green environment.

Is North Finchley a nice place to live?

North Finchley is a pleasant suburb in the North London Borough of Barnet, centred around Tally Ho Corner where most of its shops and cafes are located. Despite its peaceful atmosphere, this increasingly desirable area is remarkably well-connected to central London.

Is East Finchley posh?

Some people say that you should only move to East Finchley if you decide to settle down, as the area is extremely “dull”. They also say that Muswell Hill (read my area guide to Muswell Hill as well) is posh and boring. There are so many charming streets, beautiful houses and green spaces in East Finchley.

How high is Barnet above sea level?

427 feet
For a London town, Barnet lies very high; the High Street is 427 feet (130 m) above sea level and the surrounding southern land no less than 295 feet (90 m).

Is High Barnet the highest point in London?

The highest point of land, the 245 m (804 ft) Westerham Heights, was also higher than any man-made structure in London until 2012, when the 309 m (1,014 ft) tall Shard London Bridge was completed….List.

Rank	5
Name	Arkley
London borough	Barnet
OS grid reference	TQ219956 (51.645°N 0.238°W)
Height	147 metres (482 ft)

Is East Barnet a good area?

East Barnet has the best of both worlds, London on the Green Belt. The parks are lovely, the schools amazing (it’s known as the Golden Triangle for schools) and the amenities all on your doorstep. There are independent butchers and greengrocers and if you want a big supermarket there is that too.

How high is high Barnet?

Since the opening of the railway, development has increased considerably, especially in the west of the area near Arkley. For a London town, Barnet lies very high; the High Street is 427 feet (130 m) above sea level and the surrounding southern land no less than 295 feet (90 m).