Growing Up, Living and Working in Barnet

Barnet has traditionally been seen as one of the most desirable places to live in London: a view that still holds true today. It’s an area of significant diversity and development, benefiting from a rich mix of lively town centres, varied housing, strong local economies, excellent schools and good transport links.

Families will be reassured to learn that our schools excel in national league tables and include a significant number of the best-performing in the country. Further and higher education is provided locally by Barnet College and Middlesex University. At all levels, we’re committed to raising standards further and continuing to provide top-class facilities for learning.

Our communities enjoy a great range of excellent sports and leisure facilities, from climbing, sailing and tennis to yoga and swimming. You can soak up the culture at a range of museums, theatres and galleries, while a wide choice of restaurants, bars and cinemas contribute to an exciting and vibrant social scene. What’s more, all of this comes against the backdrop of acre after acre of beautiful parklands and open countryside.

Beyond our borders, the attractions of Central London are within easy reach by Tube, road and overground rail services. The South East and the rest of the UK are easily accessible too, with the M1 and A1 both crossing Barnet. The M25 passes just north of the borough, providing direct access to Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton airports - and the new St Pancras Channel Link Terminal is a short journey away, bringing mainland Europe even closer.