Totteridge & Barnet Gate
Barnet 007 · 6 sub-areas · 9,545 residents
Barnet 007 is a settled, largely owner-occupied pocket of the London Borough of Barnet, home to around 9,500 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,840 a month — well above the national average but reflecting the area's high ownership rates and relatively low rental stock. Nearly three-quarters of households own their home, making this one of Barnet's more stable, family-oriented neighbourhoods.
Totteridge & Barnet Gate is a commuter neighbourhood within Barnet — train into London runs in around 38 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time; a high share of adults are degree-educated, which often shows up in the kind of jobs people commute to.
Overview
What's it like to live in Totteridge & Barnet Gate?
2 parks are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents sit firmly in the upper bracket nationally, with a typical home letting at around £1,928 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Totteridge & Barnet Gate in Barnet
Living in Totteridge & Barnet Gate
What stands out about this part of Barnet is how owner-occupied it feels. Three in four households own their home, which is unusually high even for outer London — the streets are quieter, turnover is low, and the population skews older than most of the capital. Around one in five residents is 65 or over, and the largest single age band is 50–64. That shapes everything from the pace of the high street to the type of housing stock.
Rents sit above the national average but are relatively modest for outer London. A one-bedroom runs about £1,480 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,840, and a three-bedroom closer to £2,230. Private rentals make up only around 14% of homes here — a thin slice of a market dominated by owner-occupiers — which keeps rental choice limited but also keeps the feel of the neighbourhood stable.
The demographic picture is mixed-age and settled. Couples with children account for nearly a quarter of households. The ethnic diversity index sits at 52.5, and around 70% of residents were born in the UK, broadly in line with outer north London norms. Nearly half of working-age residents hold a degree-level qualification, and the unemployment claimant rate of around 5% is not dramatically out of step with the wider area.
For the commute, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.8 km away — and the public-transport journey to central London takes around 35 minutes. That connectivity is the practical anchor for most residents here. Nearly half of working residents work from home at least some of the time, which is one of the higher rates in Barnet. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how the neighbourhood breaks down.
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Frequently asked
- Is Barnet 007 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, settled part of outer north London with low crime, high owner-occupancy, and good rail access to central London in around 35 minutes. The trade-off is limited rental stock, high rents relative to take-home pay, and a neighbourhood that skews older — it suits families and established professionals more than younger renters looking for a lively scene.
- What is the rent in Barnet 007?
- A one-bedroom flat runs about £1,480 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,840, and a three-bedroom closer to £2,230. These are estimates scaled from borough-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 5% over the past year, and the private rental market here is thin, so available properties tend to move quickly.
- Is Barnet 007 safe?
- Yes, relatively so. The area records around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is noticeably below the UK national average of roughly 80. The high owner-occupancy rate and older, settled population contribute to a calmer environment than much of inner or central London.
- What's the commute from Barnet 007 to London centre?
- By public transport it takes around 35 minutes to central London. The nearest mainline rail station is about 2.8 km away — most residents drive or cycle that leg. About a third of residents commute by car.
- Who lives in Barnet 007?
- Primarily older, settled owner-occupiers — over 40% of residents are aged 50 or above. Couples with children make up roughly a quarter of households, and three in four households own their home. It's a relatively high-qualification area, with nearly half of working-age residents holding a degree, and about half work from home at least some of the time.
- What schools are near Barnet 007?
- There are 50 schools within typical catchment distance. Around half are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national share of roughly 89% — so it's worth checking individual schools carefully. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1.1 km away. Catchment boundaries in Barnet can be competitive, so verifying your specific address before moving is strongly advised.
- Is Barnet 007 good for families?
- It suits established families well. Owner-occupancy is high, crime is below average, and there are 50 schools within catchment distance. The main caveats are that only around half of those schools are rated Good or Outstanding — below the national average — and rents and house prices are high, with the median property close to £970,000.