Ferncroft Avenue
Barnet, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £635,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 19% 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: 19% 5-year growth.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 19% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £635,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Ferncroft Avenue is located in Barnet, near Friern Barnet, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 152 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 37% of reported crimes. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is atm (atm, 95m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 135m away. The median property price is £635,000, with strong growth of 19% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 326m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 59 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Ferncroft Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Powerleague Finchley 451m · 6 min walk
- Powerleague Barnet 855m · 11 min walk
- David Lloyd Finchley 1062m · 13 min walk
- Glebelands Indoor Bowls Club 1088m · 14 min walk
- Finchley Lido 1144m · 14 min walk
libraries (3)
- Friern Barnet Community Library 514m · 6 min walk
- North Finchley 1281m · 16 min walk
- South Friern 1441m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Woodhouse Open Space 472m · 6 min walk
- Friary Park 819m · 10 min walk
- Quiet Garden 930m · 12 min walk
- Bethune Park 1011m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- The Compton School 326m · 4 min walk
- Wren Academy Finchley 583m · 7 min walk
- Summerside Primary Academy 636m · 8 min walk
- Friern Barnet School 638m · 8 min walk
- St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School 719m · 9 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Springwood Crescent — Barnet51
- Ossulton Way — Barnet62
- St Stephens Road — Barnet65
- Osidge Lane — Barnet56
- Sunnyside — 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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