Glebe Road
Barnet, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £480,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 10% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 10% 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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 10% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£480,000) or poorly connected (transport 60). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Glebe Road is located in Barnet, near Finchley, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 375 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 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 114m away. The median property price is £480,000, with moderate growth of 10% over five years. Based on 39 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 21 schools within 2 km, 21 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 6 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 395m 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 49 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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)
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Glebe Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Finchley Lido 376m · 5 min walk
- Glebelands Indoor Bowls Club 486m · 6 min walk
- David Lloyd Finchley 603m · 8 min walk
- Finchley Bowling Club 830m · 10 min walk
- Override Spin Studio 1111m · 14 min walk
libraries (4)
- East Finchley 992m · 12 min walk
- Church End 1519m · 19 min walk
- North Finchley 1885m · 24 min walk
- Friern Barnet Community Library 1994m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Finchley Memorial Hospital Communal Space 600m · 8 min walk
- Long Lane Pasture 677m · 8 min walk
- NGS Gardens 930m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Manorside Primary School 397m · 5 min walk
- Our Lady of Lourdes RC School 447m · 6 min walk
- Bishop Douglass School Finchley 869m · 11 min walk
- Martin Primary School 882m · 11 min walk
- Summerside Primary Academy 968m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Clifton Road — Barnet48
- Blenheim Road — Barnet48
- Cottonham Close — Barnet48
- The Avenue — Barnet47
- Dunster Close — Barnet46
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.