Old Farm Road
Barnet, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. 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 safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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 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 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%
Possible first step at £272,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (60) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Old Farm Road is located in Barnet, near Finchley, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 196 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Violent offences account for 37% 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 and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 200m away. The median property price is £272,000, with a slight decline of 9% over five years. Based on 21 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 15 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 5 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district.
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 Old Farm Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Finchley Lido 299m · 4 min walk
- Glebelands Indoor Bowls Club 432m · 5 min walk
- David Lloyd Finchley 571m · 7 min walk
- Powerleague Finchley 786m · 10 min walk
- Override Spin Studio 1096m · 14 min walk
libraries (4)
- East Finchley 945m · 12 min walk
- South Friern 1535m · 19 min walk
- Friern Barnet Community Library 1709m · 21 min walk
- North Finchley 1834m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- St Pancras and Islington Cemetery 366m · 5 min walk
- Finchley Memorial Hospital Communal Space 720m · 9 min walk
- Woodhouse Open Space 887m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Our Lady of Lourdes RC School 628m · 8 min walk
- Manorside Primary School 730m · 9 min walk
- Summerside Primary Academy 797m · 10 min walk
- Martin Primary School 838m · 10 min walk
- Wren Academy Finchley 1165m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Aylesham Close — Barnet53
- High Road — Barnet53
- Brownswell Road — Barnet53
- Chambers Gardens — Barnet53
- Alberon Gardens — Barnet53
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.