Carter Close
Barnet, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£625,000) or poorly connected (transport 60). Not viable as a first purchase.
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.
Median price £625,000 based on only 17 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Carter Close is located in Barnet, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 335 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 180 violent offences were recorded (54% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 180m away. The median property price is £625,000. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 159m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Overall, this street scores 47 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Carter Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Anytime Fitness 1056m · 13 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Barnet Hospital 670m · 8 min walk
- Noah's Ark Children's Hospice 1400m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- West Park 544m · 7 min walk
- Old Courthouse Recreation Ground 583m · 7 min walk
- East Barnet Old Grammarians Playing Field 629m · 8 min walk
- Ravenscroft Park 757m · 10 min walk
- Grange Playing Fields 792m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Underhill School 159m · 2 min walk
- Whitings Hill Primary School 651m · 8 min walk
- The Totteridge Academy 980m · 12 min walk
- Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet 1124m · 14 min walk
- Foulds School 1192m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Lexington Way — Barnet46
- Gladstone Place — Barnet48
- Boxworth Close — Barnet48
- St Mary's Crescent — Barnet47
- Hallswelle Road — Barnet50
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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