Moving to Barnet: The Best of North London Family Living
The London Borough of Barnet — and in particular the areas around High Barnet, East Barnet, New Barnet, and Hadley Wood — represents some of the finest family living in all of North London. With an exceptional range of schools, large properties, lower crime rates than most of London, and reasonable proximity to the City via the Northern line, Barnet draws families who want suburban space without sacrificing the conveniences of London.
The Barnet Schools Advantage
Barnet has the highest concentration of outstanding schools of any London borough — a fact that drives significant demand from families across London and beyond:
- Queen Elizabeth's School for Boys — one of the most competitive state grammar schools in England
- Henrietta Barnett School — top-ranking state grammar for girls, Hampstead Garden Suburb
- Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School — one of the UK's leading independent schools, Elstree
- Haberdashers' Girls' School — Borehamwood
- Ark Pioneer Academy — outstanding state school
- Numerous outstanding primary schools across all parts of the borough
Many families make the specific decision to move into the London Borough of Barnet for school reasons alone — the grammar school catchment areas in particular drive significant relocation demand.
Property in Barnet
The Barnet area offers a diverse property market. High Barnet and Cockfosters have large detached houses on generous plots. Hadley Wood is an exclusive private estate — one of North London's most prestigious addresses — with grand houses backing onto Trent Park. New Barnet and East Barnet offer more affordable semis and terraces, while Finchley and North Finchley provide a wider range including Victorian terraces popular with younger families.
Transport from Barnet
- High Barnet station (Northern line, Charing Cross branch) to Bank in approximately 45 minutes
- Cockfosters (Piccadilly line) to King's Cross in approximately 35 minutes
- New Barnet (Thameslink) to St Pancras in approximately 22 minutes
- A1 and M25 for drivers heading to Hertfordshire, the North, or the City
Green Space in Barnet
Barnet has an outstanding provision of parks and open space. Trent Park Country Park (413 acres in Cockfosters) is a remarkable asset — ancient woodland, a walled garden, and an equestrian centre on the northern edge of London. Hadley Common and Monken Hadley village green give the northern parts of the borough an almost Hertfordshire feel. The green spaces here are among the finest in the whole of Greater London.
Moving to Barnet: What to Expect
Many Barnet properties are large detached or semi-detached houses with significant contents. Our teams are experienced with longer-distance moves within North London and provide fully insured, fixed-price quotes for all EN4, EN5, N3, N12, and N20 postcodes. Get a free quote for your Barnet move.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barnet in London or Hertfordshire?
The London Borough of Barnet is entirely within Greater London, though it borders Hertfordshire and has a distinctly semi-rural feel in many parts. High Barnet is the northernmost tube station on the Northern line.
Is Barnet good for schools?
Barnet has more outstanding schools than any other London borough. The grammar schools — particularly QE Boys and Henrietta Barnett — attract families from across North London who move specifically to be within the catchment area.
What is Hadley Wood like?
Hadley Wood is a private residential estate at the very north of the borough — one of North London's most exclusive addresses, with large homes, very low crime, and a genuine countryside feel just 15 miles from central London.
Does Metro City Moves cover Barnet?
Yes — we cover all Barnet postcodes including High Barnet (EN5), Cockfosters (EN4), New Barnet (EN5), Finchley (N3, N12), and Whetstone (N20). Request a free quote today.