Barnet vs Chiswell Green

At £696,626, Barnet undercuts Chiswell Green (£890,167) by around 22% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barnet is a flat at £371,853, while in Chiswell Green it is a detached at £840,000.

Residents of Chiswell Green experience less crime overall, with a rate of 64.2 per 1,000 versus 66.8 per 1,000 in Barnet. The most common crime category in Barnet is violent-crime, while in Chiswell Green it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 117 schools in Barnet, 98% are in the top two inspection bands. In Chiswell Green, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Chiswell Green averages 448.5 Mbps – ahead of Barnet's 300.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Barnet and 96.9% in Chiswell Green. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Barnet and 88.1% in Chiswell Green.

→Chiswell Green is the faster of the two by 49% on average download speed (449 vs 300 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Barnet leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Chiswell Green averages 70.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,118 in Barnet and £1,280 in Chiswell Green. 67.7% of homes in Barnet have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.8% in Chiswell Green.

→Barnet has more energy-efficient housing — 67.7% reach band C or above, vs 63.8% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £39,436.5 in Chiswell Green and £36,651 in Barnet. The median age is 41.5 in Barnet and 42.6 in Chiswell Green. Owner-occupancy is 58.5% in Barnet versus 67.6% in Chiswell Green. Employment rates stand at 60.7% in Barnet and 62% in Chiswell Green.

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