Howard Close
Barnet, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £507,500, this is a premium entry point. Modest 2% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 2% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 2% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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%
Out of reach (£507,500) or poorly connected (transport 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Howard 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 stops within reach. The nearest is about 145m away. The median property price is £507,500, with moderate growth of 2% over five years. Based on 28 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 17 schools within 2 km, 17 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 258m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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
Terraced | Freehold | 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 Howard Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Dr. Zak's Pumping Iron Gym 1133m · 14 min walk
- Oakleigh Park Lawn Tennis and Squash Club 1348m · 17 min walk
- Fit Club 1815m · 23 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Southgate Physio 823m · 10 min walk
- Medstar 1184m · 15 min walk
libraries (3)
- Osidge 299m · 4 min walk
- Friern Barnet Community Library 1479m · 18 min walk
- North Finchley 1931m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Brunswick Park 376m · 5 min walk
- Brunswick Park 561m · 7 min walk
- New Southgate Recreation Ground 585m · 7 min walk
- Bethune Nature Reserve 774m · 10 min walk
- Bethune Park 824m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School 259m · 3 min walk
- Brunswick Park Primary and Nursery School 498m · 6 min walk
- Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre 635m · 8 min walk
- Hampden Way Nursery School 732m · 9 min walk
- Holly Park Primary School 1088m · 14 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.