Barnet vs City and County of the City of London
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.0 miles apart.
The verdict
City And County Of The City Of London is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 6% lower. Barnet has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, City And County Of The City Of London edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnet
£696,626
City and County of the City of London
£660,000
Crime Rate
Barnet
66.8
City and County of the City of London
573.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnet
98.0%
City and County of the City of London
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnet
300.2
City and County of the City of London
62
EPC Rating
Barnet
71.4
City and County of the City of London
72.9
Median Income
Barnet
£36,651
City and County of the City of London
£40,915
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonProperty in Barnet commands an average of £696,626, compared with £660,000 in City And County Of The City Of London – a difference of 6%.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 4 years, City And County Of The City Of London prices grew faster — 74% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonBarnet has a crime rate of 66.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 758% lower than City And County Of The City Of London at 573.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barnet is violent-crime, while in City And County Of The City Of London it is other-theft.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Barnet's most common crime is violent crime; in City And County Of The City Of London it's other theft.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in LondonFamilies may prefer City And County Of The City Of London, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 98% in Barnet. There are 117 schools in Barnet and 1 in City And County Of The City Of London.
Barnet School Inspection Breakdown
98% of 117 schools (90 primary, 27 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
City and County of the City of London School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnet | City and County of the City of London |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 117 | 1 |
| Primary | 90 | 1 |
| Secondary | 27 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 98% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 300.2 Mbps in Barnet and 62.0 Mbps in City And County Of The City Of London. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Barnet and 10.9% in City And County Of The City Of London. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Barnet and 8.5% in City And County Of The City Of London.
Barnet is the faster of the two by 384% on average download speed (300 vs 62 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
City And County Of The City Of London leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.9 (C), while Barnet averages 71.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,118 in Barnet and £798 in City And County Of The City Of London. 67.7% of homes in Barnet have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 77.2% in City And County Of The City Of London.
City And County Of The City Of London has more energy-efficient housing — 77.2% reach band C or above, vs 67.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £40,915.3 in City And County Of The City Of London and £36,651 in Barnet. The median age is 41.5 in Barnet and 36.6 in City And County Of The City Of London. Owner-occupancy is 58.5% in Barnet versus 27.7% in City And County Of The City Of London. Employment rates stand at 60.7% in Barnet and 63.8% in City And County Of The City Of London.
| Indicator | Barnet | City and County of the City of London |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 388,143 | 7,820 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 36.6 |
| Median Household Income | £36,651 | £40,915.3 |
| Employment Rate | 60.7% | 63.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.5% | 27.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 44.3% | 58.4% |
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