Barnet vs Lower Nazeing
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Lower Nazeing offers lower property prices by roughly 70%. Lower Nazeing has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Lower Nazeing edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnet
£696,626
Lower Nazeing
£410,404
Crime Rate
Barnet
66.8
Lower Nazeing
64.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnet
98.0%
Lower Nazeing
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnet
300.2
Lower Nazeing
432.9
EPC Rating
Barnet
71.4
Lower Nazeing
70.2
Median Income
Barnet
£36,651
Lower Nazeing
£35,195
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonThe average house price in Lower Nazeing is £410,404, which is 70% less than Barnet at £696,626. The most affordable entry point in Barnet is a flat at £371,853, while in Lower Nazeing it is a flat at £232,516.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 89% pricier in Barnet (£1,274,133 vs £672,906).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnet prices grew faster — 16% vs 6%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonCrime is lower in Lower Nazeing (64.4 per 1,000) compared to Barnet (66.8 per 1,000), a 4% difference. The most common crime category in Barnet is violent-crime, while in Lower Nazeing 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 LondonLower Nazeing has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 98% in Barnet. Barnet has 117 schools in total, while Lower Nazeing has 1.
Barnet School Inspection Breakdown
98% of 117 schools (90 primary, 27 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lower Nazeing School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnet | Lower Nazeing |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 117 | 1 |
| Primary | 90 | 1 |
| Secondary | 27 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 98% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Lower Nazeing offers faster average downloads at 432.9 Mbps, compared to 300.2 Mbps in Barnet. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Barnet and 97.6% in Lower Nazeing. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Barnet and 81.9% in Lower Nazeing.
Lower Nazeing is the faster of the two by 44% on average download speed (433 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 70.2 (band C) in Lower Nazeing. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,118 in Barnet and £1,139 in Lower Nazeing. 67.7% of homes in Barnet have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.5% in Lower Nazeing.
Barnet has more energy-efficient housing — 67.7% reach band C or above, vs 63.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,651 in Barnet and £35,194.7 in Lower Nazeing. The median age is 41.5 in Barnet and 41.9 in Lower Nazeing. Employment rates stand at 60.7% in Barnet and 58.9% in Lower Nazeing. Owner-occupancy is 58.5% in Barnet versus 63.5% in Lower Nazeing.
| Indicator | Barnet | Lower Nazeing |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 388,143 | 3,631 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £36,651 | £35,194.7 |
| Employment Rate | 60.7% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.5% | 63.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 44.3% | 32% |
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