Colin Gardens
Barnet, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £483,750, this is a premium entry point. Strong 25% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 25% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 25 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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 25% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £483,750, 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 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Colin Gardens is located in Barnet, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 336 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 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 (Colindeep Bridge) is 292m away. The median property price is £483,750, with strong growth of 25% over five years. Based on 28 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 471m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 55 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
Terraced | 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 Colin Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- PureGym - London Colindale 1102m · 14 min walk
- The Gym 1117m · 14 min walk
libraries (2)
- Hendon 949m · 12 min walk
- Grahame Park (now called Colindale) 1673m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Rushgrove Park 274m · 3 min walk
- Malcolm Park 519m · 6 min walk
- Grove Park 890m · 11 min walk
- Colindale Park 920m · 12 min walk
- West Hendon Playing Fields 1062m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Colindale Primary School 472m · 6 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 756m · 9 min walk
- Sunnyfields Primary School 868m · 11 min walk
- Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School 1559m · 20 min walk
- St James' Catholic High School 1559m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Rookery Way — Barnet58
- Colin Crescent — Barnet58
- Lytton Road — Barnet57
- Ash Grove — Barnet50
- Caversham Road — Barnet58
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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