Spencer 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. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (100) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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%
Transport (100) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 8% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £537,500, 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
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Spencer Road is located in Barnet, near Southgate, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 326 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Elena Marko (hairdresser, 89m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Marne Avenue) is 77m away. The median property price is £537,500, with moderate growth of 8% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 15 schools within 2 km, 15 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 311m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability. 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: stable
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Spencer Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Dr. Zak's Pumping Iron Gym 195m · 2 min walk
- Powerleague Barnet 1598m · 20 min walk
- Powerleague Finchley 1850m · 23 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Medstar 641m · 8 min walk
- Southgate Physio 1496m · 19 min walk
libraries (2)
- Friern Barnet Community Library 913m · 11 min walk
- Osidge 1198m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- New Southgate Recreation Ground 368m · 5 min walk
- Friern Park 763m · 10 min walk
- Friern Bridge Open Space 945m · 12 min walk
- Brunswick Park 1114m · 14 min walk
- Brunswick Park 1125m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- St Paul's CofE Primary School N11 311m · 4 min walk
- Holly Park Primary School 575m · 7 min walk
- St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School 753m · 9 min walk
- Friern Barnet School 831m · 10 min walk
- St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School 959m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
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- Hadley Ridge — Barnet56
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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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