Barnet vs Greenwich
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Greenwich is about 61% cheaper on average. Barnet has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnet edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnet
£696,626
Greenwich
£433,844
Crime Rate
Barnet
66.8
Greenwich
90.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnet
98.0%
Greenwich
95.7%
Avg Download Speed
Barnet
300.2
Greenwich
454.1
EPC Rating
Barnet
71.4
Greenwich
74.4
Median Income
Barnet
£36,651
Greenwich
£39,790
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonBuyers will find Greenwich more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £433,844 versus £696,626 in Barnet. The most affordable entry point in Barnet is a flat at £371,853, while in Greenwich it is a flat at £374,023.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 50% pricier in Barnet (£776,156 vs £515,737).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Greenwich prices grew faster — 19% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonCrime is lower in Barnet (66.8 per 1,000) compared to Greenwich (90.4 per 1,000), a 35% difference. The most common crime category in Barnet is violent-crime, while in Greenwich 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 LondonSchool quality favours Barnet: 98% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 95.7% in Greenwich.
Barnet School Inspection Breakdown
98% of 117 schools (90 primary, 27 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Greenwich School Inspection Breakdown
95.7% of 78 schools (62 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnet | Greenwich |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 117 | 78 |
| Primary | 90 | 62 |
| Secondary | 27 | 16 |
| % Top two bands | 98% | 95.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Greenwich enjoy 454.1 Mbps on average, while Barnet lags behind at 300.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Barnet and 98% in Greenwich. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Barnet and 87.4% in Greenwich.
Greenwich is the faster of the two by 51% on average download speed (454 vs 300 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Greenwich is band C (score 74.4), ahead of Barnet's band C (score 71.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,118 in Barnet and £808 in Greenwich. 67.7% of homes in Barnet have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 76.2% in Greenwich.
Greenwich has more energy-efficient housing — 76.2% reach band C or above, vs 67.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Barnet has a population of 388,143 while Greenwich has 287,796. Median household income is £39,790 in Greenwich and £36,651 in Barnet. The median age is 41.5 in Barnet and 37 in Greenwich. Employment rates stand at 60.7% in Barnet and 62.2% in Greenwich.
| Indicator | Barnet | Greenwich |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 388,143 | 287,796 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 37 |
| Median Household Income | £36,651 | £39,790 |
| Employment Rate | 60.7% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.5% | 41.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 44.3% | 45.7% |
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