Dowd Close
Barnet, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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 score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Dowd Close is located in Barnet, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 172 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Violent offences account for 35% of reported crimes. 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 281m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 21 schools within 2 km, 21 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 244m away. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Dowd Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Dr. Zak's Pumping Iron Gym 1312m · 16 min walk
- Oakleigh Park Lawn Tennis and Squash Club 1437m · 18 min walk
- Fit Club 1897m · 24 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Southgate Physio 573m · 7 min walk
- Medstar 1427m · 18 min walk
libraries (3)
- Osidge 90m · 1 min walk
- Friern Barnet Community Library 1726m · 22 min walk
- East Barnet 1970m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Brunswick Park 152m · 2 min walk
- Brunswick Park 379m · 5 min walk
- New Southgate Recreation Ground 780m · 10 min walk
- Bethune Nature Reserve 1030m · 13 min walk
- Bethune Park 1082m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Brunswick Park Primary and Nursery School 245m · 3 min walk
- St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School 497m · 6 min walk
- Hampden Way Nursery School 506m · 6 min walk
- Monkfrith Primary School 905m · 11 min walk
- Oak Hill School 930m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
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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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.