Achill Close
Barnet, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Safety score of 15 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (44), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £508,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Achill Close is located in Barnet, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 424 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 176 violent offences were recorded (42% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Clovelly Avenue) is 261m away. The median property price is £508,000, with a slight decline of 8% over five years. Based on 63 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 347m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Achill Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- PureGym - London Colindale 469m · 6 min walk
- The Gym 834m · 10 min walk
libraries (3)
- Grahame Park (now called Colindale) 965m · 12 min walk
- Hendon 1210m · 15 min walk
- Burnt Oak 1703m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Colindale Park 322m · 4 min walk
- Rushgrove Park 445m · 6 min walk
- Montrose Playing Fields 1016m · 13 min walk
- Grahame Park Open Space 1018m · 13 min walk
- Malcolm Park 1211m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Colindale Primary School 347m · 4 min walk
- Sunnyfields Primary School 884m · 11 min walk
- Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School 899m · 11 min walk
- St James' Catholic High School 899m · 11 min walk
- Saracens High School 1105m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- South Road — Barnet53
- Bulwer Road — Barnet56
- Carlton Close — Barnet50
- Shearwater Drive — Barnet55
- Henry Road — Barnet57
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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