Barnet vs Goff's Oak
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Goff's Oak is about 58% cheaper on average. Barnet has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Goff's Oak edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnet
£696,626
Goff's Oak
£441,723
Crime Rate
Barnet
66.8
Goff's Oak
69.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnet
98.0%
Goff's Oak
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnet
300.2
Goff's Oak
446.1
EPC Rating
Barnet
71.4
Goff's Oak
70.4
Median Income
Barnet
£36,651
Goff's Oak
£34,734
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonThe average house price in Goff's Oak is £441,723, which is 58% less than Barnet at £696,626. The most affordable entry point in Barnet is a flat at £371,853, while in Goff's Oak it is a flat at £233,653.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 99% pricier in Barnet (£1,274,133 vs £641,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Goff's Oak prices grew faster — 24% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonCrime is lower in Barnet (66.8 per 1,000) compared to Goff's Oak (69.9 per 1,000), a 5% difference. The most common crime category in Barnet is violent-crime, while in Goff's Oak 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 LondonGoff's Oak has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 98% in Barnet. Barnet has 117 schools in total, while Goff's Oak has 2.
Barnet School Inspection Breakdown
98% of 117 schools (90 primary, 27 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Goff's Oak School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnet | Goff's Oak |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 117 | 2 |
| Primary | 90 | 2 |
| Secondary | 27 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 98% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Goff's Oak offers faster average downloads at 446.1 Mbps, compared to 300.2 Mbps in Barnet. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Barnet and 94.3% in Goff's Oak. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Barnet and 86.8% in Goff's Oak.
Goff's Oak is the faster of the two by 49% on average download speed (446 vs 300 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Barnet are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.4 (band C) versus 70.4 (band C) in Goff's Oak. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,118 in Barnet and £1,064 in Goff's Oak. 67.7% of homes in Barnet have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Goff's Oak.
Barnet has more energy-efficient housing — 67.7% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,651 in Barnet and £34,733.5 in Goff's Oak. The median age is 41.5 in Barnet and 40.8 in Goff's Oak. Employment rates stand at 60.7% in Barnet and 58.3% in Goff's Oak. Owner-occupancy is 58.5% in Barnet versus 60.5% in Goff's Oak.
| Indicator | Barnet | Goff's Oak |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 388,143 | 3,976 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 40.8 |
| Median Household Income | £36,651 | £34,733.5 |
| Employment Rate | 60.7% | 58.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.5% | 60.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 44.3% | 31.8% |
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