Barnet vs Redbridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Redbridge is about 44% cheaper on average. Barnet has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Redbridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnet
£696,626
Redbridge
£483,023
Crime Rate
Barnet
66.8
Redbridge
73.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnet
98.0%
Redbridge
98.1%
Avg Download Speed
Barnet
300.2
Redbridge
474.4
EPC Rating
Barnet
71.4
Redbridge
71.3
Median Income
Barnet
£36,651
Redbridge
£37,027
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonBuyers will find Redbridge more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £483,023 versus £696,626 in Barnet. The most affordable entry point in Barnet is a flat at £371,853, while in Redbridge it is a flat at £231,124.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 90% pricier in Barnet (£1,274,133 vs £671,250).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnet prices grew faster — 16% vs -10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonWith 66.8 offences per 1,000 people, Barnet is the safer of the two – 10% lower than Redbridge's 73.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barnet is violent-crime, while in Redbridge 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 Redbridge: 98.1% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 98% in Barnet.
Barnet School Inspection Breakdown
98% of 117 schools (90 primary, 27 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Redbridge School Inspection Breakdown
98.1% of 71 schools (53 primary, 18 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnet | Redbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 117 | 71 |
| Primary | 90 | 53 |
| Secondary | 27 | 18 |
| % Top two bands | 98% | 98.1% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Redbridge enjoy 474.4 Mbps on average, while Barnet lags behind at 300.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Barnet and 97.2% in Redbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Barnet and 94% in Redbridge.
Redbridge is the faster of the two by 58% on average download speed (474 vs 300 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Barnet is band C (score 71.4), ahead of Redbridge's band C (score 71.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,118 in Barnet and £1,018 in Redbridge. 67.7% of homes in Barnet have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Redbridge.
Barnet has more energy-efficient housing — 67.7% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Barnet has a population of 388,143 while Redbridge has 308,268. Median household income is £37,027 in Redbridge and £36,651 in Barnet. The median age is 41.5 in Barnet and 37.9 in Redbridge. Employment rates stand at 60.7% in Barnet and 58.5% in Redbridge.
| Indicator | Barnet | Redbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 388,143 | 308,268 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 37.9 |
| Median Household Income | £36,651 | £37,027 |
| Employment Rate | 60.7% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.5% | 57.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 44.3% | 42.4% |
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