Old Fold View
Barnet, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £742,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 32% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 32% 5-year growth. But transport (20) may limit tenant pool.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) and transport (20) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Poor transport (20) and walkability (25). This is not a convenient base for work.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 32% 5-year growth. But transport (20) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but extreme car dependency (transport 20) limits independence for retirees.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£742,500) or poorly connected (transport 20). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Low walkability (25) and transport (20) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Environment score 35/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Old Fold View is located in Barnet, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 120 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest public transport is 346m away. A car is recommended for most journeys. The median property price is £742,500, with strong growth of 32% over five years. Based on 32 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Larger household sizes suggest a family-oriented community. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 441m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 50 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
Semi-Detached | 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 Old Fold View, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Anytime Fitness 1204m · 15 min walk
- Tribe Gym 1302m · 16 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Noah's Ark Children's Hospice 441m · 6 min walk
- Barnet Hospital 646m · 8 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Barnet Countryside Centre 379m · 5 min walk
- Byng Road Playing Fields 527m · 7 min walk
- Arkley Lane Pastures 676m · 8 min walk
- Ravenscroft Park 817m · 10 min walk
- Whitings Hill Open Space 1252m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet 442m · 6 min walk
- Christ Church Primary School 498m · 6 min walk
- Foulds School 566m · 7 min walk
- Whitings Hill Primary School 1057m · 13 min walk
- Underhill School 1456m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Barnet Way — Barnet47
- The Spinney — Barnet50
- Partridge Close — Barnet46
- Galley Lane — Barnet46
- Chatsworth Close — Barnet48
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.