EN4 Barnet demonstrates moderate market dynamics with a trajectory score of 46.4/100, placing it in the 29th percentile nationally. Over five years, property prices grew at 1.4% CAGR whilst rental growth significantly outpaced this at 5.7% CAGR, indicating stronger investor returns through lettings than capital appreciation. The district is in an active gentrification stage, suggesting evolving infrastructure and amenities. Population contracted by 0.5% over the same period, a factor worth monitoring given typical correlations between population stability and sustained property demand. These metrics present a mixed picture: rental yields appear attractive relative to price growth, though the combination of modest capital appreciation and declining population warrants consideration alongside broader London market trends.
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- 1Property prices up 0.7% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.7% per year
- 3Population declining at 0.5% per year
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What's changing in Barnet · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.6 points this month to 46/100, driven mainly by safety.
Barnet (EN4) common questions
Is Barnet up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Barnet (EN4) as Active. Its trajectory score is 46/100 (Average), in the top 73% of districts nationally. The score is down 0.7 points over the last 12 months.
Is Barnet safe?
Barnet has a safety score of 43/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Barnet?
The average property price in Barnet (EN4) is £654k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.7% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Barnet?
The median monthly rent in Barnet (EN4) is £1,749 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Barnet?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Redhill (RH1), Burgess Hill (RH15), Barnet (EN5), Covent Garden (WC2R), Purley (CR8). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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