East Crescent
Barnet, Greater London, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for families (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but 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 data is decent (liquidity 70, market 70).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£323,500) and connectivity (transport 60) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
East Crescent is located in Barnet, near Friern Barnet, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 113 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is vehicle crime. 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 217m away. The median property price is £323,500. Based on 22 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 16 schools within 2 km, 16 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 5 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 464m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 East Crescent, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Dr. Zak's Pumping Iron Gym 767m · 10 min walk
- Oakleigh Park Lawn Tennis and Squash Club 1443m · 18 min walk
- Powerleague Finchley 1626m · 20 min walk
- Powerleague Barnet 1708m · 21 min walk
- Ballazhi 1778m · 22 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Medstar 554m · 7 min walk
- Southgate Physio 1458m · 18 min walk
libraries (3)
- Friern Barnet Community Library 830m · 10 min walk
- Osidge 956m · 12 min walk
- North Finchley 1540m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Bethune Park 192m · 2 min walk
- Bethune Nature Reserve 252m · 3 min walk
- New Southgate Recreation Ground 418m · 5 min walk
- Friern Park 889m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Holly Park Primary School 465m · 6 min walk
- St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School 493m · 6 min walk
- St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School 496m · 6 min walk
- Friern Barnet School 563m · 7 min walk
- Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre 633m · 8 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.