Barnet vs Enfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Enfield wins on house prices with a 45% gap. Barnet has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Enfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnet
£696,626
Enfield
£481,868
Crime Rate
Barnet
66.8
Enfield
85.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnet
98.0%
Enfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnet
300.2
Enfield
445
EPC Rating
Barnet
71.4
Enfield
69
Median Income
Barnet
£36,651
Enfield
£35,383
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonAt £481,868, Enfield undercuts Barnet (£696,626) by around 45% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barnet is a flat at £371,853, while in Enfield it is a flat at £300,450.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 52% pricier in Barnet (£1,274,133 vs £838,102).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnet prices grew faster — 16% vs -14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonResidents of Barnet experience less crime overall, with a rate of 66.8 per 1,000 versus 85.6 per 1,000 in Enfield. The most common crime category in Barnet is violent-crime, while in Enfield 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 Enfield, which has 89 schools, the figure is 100%.
Barnet School Inspection Breakdown
98% of 117 schools (90 primary, 27 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Enfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 89 schools (68 primary, 21 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnet | Enfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 117 | 89 |
| Primary | 90 | 68 |
| Secondary | 27 | 21 |
| % Top two bands | 98% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Enfield averages 445.0 Mbps – ahead of Barnet's 300.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Barnet and 96.8% in Enfield. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Barnet and 86.6% in Enfield.
Enfield is the faster of the two by 48% on average download speed (445 vs 300 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Barnet leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Enfield averages 69 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,118 in Barnet and £1,064 in Enfield. 67.7% of homes in Barnet have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.9% in Enfield.
Barnet has more energy-efficient housing — 67.7% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,651 in Barnet and £35,383 in Enfield. The median age is 41.5 in Barnet and 39.3 in Enfield. Owner-occupancy is 58.5% in Barnet versus 52.4% in Enfield. Employment rates stand at 60.7% in Barnet and 55.9% in Enfield.
| Indicator | Barnet | Enfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 388,143 | 329,822 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 39.3 |
| Median Household Income | £36,651 | £35,383 |
| Employment Rate | 60.7% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.5% | 52.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 44.3% | 36.3% |
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