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Fairfield Close

Barnet, Greater London, England

Suburban residential Mixed character Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Growth pocket High confidence

Reality check: At £277,500, 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.

Best fit: InvestorsExcellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 25% 5-year growth.

Families
Below Average

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%

Young Professionals
Excellent

Transport (100) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 25% 5-year growth.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Below Average

Limited by safety (25), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Fair

Possible first step at £277,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (35) may be a compromise.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

59
Liveability Score
Top 41% in BarnetTop 6% nationally
High confidence Based on 6 data sources, 25 transactions

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area

Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

How Life Works Here

Fairfield Close is located in Barnet, near Finchley, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 339 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 110 violent offences were recorded (32% of total). Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is The Torrington Park Group Practice (doctors, 23m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Torrington Park Surgery) is 110m away. The median property price is £277,500, with strong growth of 25% over five years. Based on 25 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 20 schools within 2 km, 20 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 5 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 273m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 59 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Poor (25)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Fair (58)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (100)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (85)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (50)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£277,500
Median Price
25
Transactions (2015–2026)
+25.0%
5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: warm

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

The Torrington Park Group Practice23m (0.3 min walk)
The Torrington Speedwell Practice35m (0.4 min walk)
Pink Salt135m (1.7 min walk)
Ai Sushi136m (1.7 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Fairfield Close, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (4)

hospitals (1)

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libraries (2)

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parks & green spaces (4)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Torrington Park Surgery bus_stop110m
Torrington Park bus_stop162m
Woodside Park Road bus_stop167m
Woodside Park Underground Station metro_station739m
Woodside Park Underground Station rail_station749m
Woodside Park tram_stop761m
West Finchley Underground Station metro_station1269m
West Finchley Station tram_stop1271m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
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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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