Parkhurst Road
Barnet, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £424,277, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Parkhurst Road is located in Barnet, near Friern Barnet, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 338 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 105 violent offences were recorded (31% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Beaconsfield Road / New Southgate Station) is 241m away. The median property price is £424,277, though prices have fallen 21% over five years. Based on 44 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 190m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 58 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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: 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 Parkhurst Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Powerleague Barnet 1243m · 16 min walk
- Powerleague Finchley 1419m · 18 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Medstar 221m · 3 min walk
- Southgate Physio 1814m · 23 min walk
libraries (4)
- Friern Barnet Community Library 483m · 6 min walk
- Osidge 1411m · 18 min walk
- South Friern 1763m · 22 min walk
- North Finchley 1816m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Friern Park 382m · 5 min walk
- Bethune Park 572m · 7 min walk
- New Southgate Recreation Ground 586m · 7 min walk
- Bethune Nature Reserve 724m · 9 min walk
- Friern Bridge Open Space 735m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Holly Park Primary School 190m · 2 min walk
- St Paul's CofE Primary School N11 303m · 4 min walk
- St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School 366m · 5 min walk
- Friern Barnet School 430m · 5 min walk
- St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School 1028m · 13 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.
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