Cornwall Avenue
Barnet, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £525,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 75% 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 90), 75% 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%
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 75% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (26).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £525,000, 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 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 26/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Cornwall Avenue is located in Barnet, near Finchley, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 342 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Durum (restaurant, 71m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Long Lane Finchley Central) is 137m away. The median property price is £525,000, with exceptional growth of 75% over five years. Based on 30 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 16 schools within 2 km, 16 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 60 out of 100 for liveability. 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Cornwall Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Park View Healthclubs 214m · 3 min walk
- The Avenue Tennis Club 816m · 10 min walk
libraries (3)
- Church End 728m · 9 min walk
- North Finchley 1837m · 23 min walk
- East Finchley 1981m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Victoria Park 344m · 4 min walk
- Sensory Garden 455m · 6 min walk
- Victoria Park 458m · 6 min walk
- Oakdene Park 679m · 8 min walk
- Outdoor Learning Area 821m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Moss Hall Nursery School 669m · 8 min walk
- Moss Hall Junior School 669m · 8 min walk
- Moss Hall Infant School 673m · 8 min walk
- Pardes House Primary School 857m · 11 min walk
- Akiva School 1086m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Hodford Road — Barnet59
- Kettlewell Close — Barnet60
- Park View Crescent — Barnet60
- Salisbury Road — Barnet59
- Beaufort Gardens — Barnet60
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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