Barnet vs Brookmans Park
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Barnet wins on house prices with a 35% gap. Barnet has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brookmans Park edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnet
£696,626
Brookmans Park
£1,065,170
Crime Rate
Barnet
66.8
Brookmans Park
78.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnet
98.0%
Brookmans Park
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnet
300.2
Brookmans Park
329.2
EPC Rating
Barnet
71.4
Brookmans Park
72.7
Median Income
Barnet
£36,651
Brookmans Park
£37,852
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonAt £696,626, Barnet undercuts Brookmans Park (£1,065,170) by around 35% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barnet is a flat at £371,853, while in Brookmans Park it is a flat at £525,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 29% pricier in Brookmans Park (£525,000 vs £371,853).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnet prices grew faster — 16% vs 3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonResidents of Barnet experience less crime overall, with a rate of 66.8 per 1,000 versus 78.8 per 1,000 in Brookmans Park. The most common crime category in Barnet is violent-crime, while in Brookmans Park it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in LondonOf the 117 schools in Barnet, 98% are in the top two inspection bands. In Brookmans Park, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Barnet School Inspection Breakdown
98% of 117 schools (90 primary, 27 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brookmans Park School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnet | Brookmans Park |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 117 | 2 |
| Primary | 90 | 1 |
| Secondary | 27 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 98% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Brookmans Park averages 329.2 Mbps – ahead of Barnet's 300.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Barnet and 87.5% in Brookmans Park. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Barnet and 59.6% in Brookmans Park.
Brookmans Park is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (329 vs 300 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Brookmans Park, scoring 72.7 on average (band C) compared to 71.4 (band C) in Barnet. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,118 in Barnet and £1,136 in Brookmans Park. 67.7% of homes in Barnet have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.5% in Brookmans Park.
Brookmans Park has more energy-efficient housing — 72.5% reach band C or above, vs 67.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,852 in Brookmans Park and £36,651 in Barnet. The median age is 41.5 in Barnet and 42.1 in Brookmans Park. Employment rates stand at 60.7% in Barnet and 61.4% in Brookmans Park. Owner-occupancy is 58.5% in Barnet versus 63% in Brookmans Park. Barnet has a population of 388,143 and Brookmans Park has 4,033.
| Indicator | Barnet | Brookmans Park |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 388,143 | 4,033 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 42.1 |
| Median Household Income | £36,651 | £37,852 |
| Employment Rate | 60.7% | 61.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.5% | 63% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 44.3% | 38% |
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