Barnet vs Chorleywood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Barnet wins on house prices with a 20% gap. Chorleywood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chorleywood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnet
£696,626
Chorleywood
£865,379
Crime Rate
Barnet
66.8
Chorleywood
52.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnet
98.0%
Chorleywood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnet
300.2
Chorleywood
443.2
EPC Rating
Barnet
71.4
Chorleywood
70.6
Median Income
Barnet
£36,651
Chorleywood
£36,186
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonAt £696,626, Barnet undercuts Chorleywood (£865,379) by around 20% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barnet is a flat at £371,853, while in Chorleywood it is a flat at £355,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 21% pricier in Barnet (£681,753 vs £562,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnet prices grew faster — 16% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonResidents of Chorleywood experience less crime overall, with a rate of 52.2 per 1,000 versus 66.8 per 1,000 in Barnet. The most common crime category in Barnet is violent-crime, while in Chorleywood 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 Chorleywood, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.
Barnet School Inspection Breakdown
98% of 117 schools (90 primary, 27 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chorleywood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnet | Chorleywood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 117 | 5 |
| Primary | 90 | 4 |
| Secondary | 27 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 98% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Chorleywood averages 443.2 Mbps – ahead of Barnet's 300.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Barnet and 94.5% in Chorleywood. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Barnet and 85.8% in Chorleywood.
Chorleywood is the faster of the two by 48% on average download speed (443 vs 300 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Barnet leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Chorleywood averages 70.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,118 in Barnet and £1,143 in Chorleywood. 67.7% of homes in Barnet have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.6% in Chorleywood.
Barnet has more energy-efficient housing — 67.7% reach band C or above, vs 63.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,651 in Barnet and £36,186.2 in Chorleywood. The median age is 41.5 in Barnet and 41.1 in Chorleywood. Owner-occupancy is 58.5% in Barnet versus 63.1% in Chorleywood. Employment rates stand at 60.7% in Barnet and 62.1% in Chorleywood.
| Indicator | Barnet | Chorleywood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 388,143 | 12,632 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 41.1 |
| Median Household Income | £36,651 | £36,186.2 |
| Employment Rate | 60.7% | 62.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.5% | 63.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 44.3% | 40.6% |
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