The Vale
Barnet, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
Workable for families, but safety (30) 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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£763,861) or poorly connected (transport 60). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
The Vale is located in Barnet, near London, Greater London. Crime rates are above average, with 152 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 47% of reports. 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 118m away. The median property price is £763,861. Based on 113 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 370m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 54 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), 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
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 The Vale, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- David Lloyd Clubs 860m · 11 min walk
libraries (2)
- Childs Hill 641m · 8 min walk
- Golders Green 956m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Basing Hill Park 209m · 3 min walk
- Childs Hill Park 423m · 5 min walk
- Clitterhouse Playing Fields 720m · 9 min walk
- Millennium Green 784m · 10 min walk
- Elm Park 841m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Rimon Jewish Primary School 371m · 5 min walk
- Childs Hill Primary School 496m · 6 min walk
- St Agnes' Catholic Primary School 754m · 9 min walk
- Claremont Primary School 776m · 10 min walk
- Menorah Primary School for Girls 863m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
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- Glebelands Close — Barnet52
- West Heath Close — Barnet57
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- Brownswell Road — Barnet58
- Clifton Road — Barnet54
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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