Area Report
Last updated 30 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Barnet: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 15 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and less recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around N20 0DH.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
21Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 55 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 73 schools in total
- IMD education decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
18crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 18 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 13.5)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
27GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 27 GP, 31 dentists, pharmacy 0.8 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: OAKLEIGH ROAD HEALTH CENTRE — 0.8 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 20 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 15 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
13green spaces
- IMD environment decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 29.6 ha total
- largest park 12.6 ha (0.38 mi away)
Nearest: Barfield Allotments — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
37shops & libraries
- 30 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Asda, Waitrose, The Co-operative Group…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Tesco Whetstone Express — 0.1 mi
In Barnet, 75% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (91% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 86% got their first preference (96% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Barnet, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near N20 0DH.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in N20.
Average sold price by property type across the N20 district, 2021–2026.
About N20 0DH
N20 0DH scores 80/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and transport — with Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, N20 0DH is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 18,822 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 3/10).
There are 73 schools within the typical catchment area, including 11 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 44 rated Good. The nearest school is Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 18 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 27 GP surgeries and 31 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is OAKLEIGH ROAD HEALTH CENTRE, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.8 mi away.
