Area guide — EN5
Moving to Barnet
Homes in Barnet sold for an average of £679,000 over the last 12 months, around 3% below the wider London average. A medieval market town swallowed whole by London: the High Street still climbs to the old battlefield, with green belt on three sides and the Northern line underneath. A typical purchase takes 11–15 weeks and costs around £27,800 in fees and taxes on top of the price.
Buying a property: What do I need to do?
Less than you fear, more than you’d guess — and doing things in the right order makes a difference. This is the start of a to-do list that Navo will customise for your property purchase.
Your first four steps
Navo sequences the whole 11–15 weeks and chases what’s slow.
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Start tracking your moveWhat do homes cost here?
Up 0.3% on the year, from 327 recorded sales.
| Property type | Avg. price | |
|---|---|---|
| Flat | £365,500 | |
| Terraced | £656,500 | |
| Semi-detached | £775,500 | |
| Detached | £1,231,500 |
Sales split fairly evenly across property types.
How much does it cost to move?
As well as the purchase price
Living there
School counts are last ratings under the previous Ofsted inspection framework (retired September 2024).
Questions people ask
Is Barnet a good place to buy?
Prices held broadly steady over the last 12 months, across 327 recorded sales. A medieval market town swallowed whole by London: the High Street still climbs to the old battlefield, with green belt on three sides and the Northern line underneath.
What do homes cost in Barnet?
The average sold price in the 12 months to March 2026 was £679,000 — around 3% below the wider London average. Flats average £365,500, terraced houses average £656,500, semis average £775,500, detached homes average £1,231,500.
What are moving costs in Barnet?
Buying an average-priced £679,000 home typically costs around £27,800 on top of the price — roughly £23,950 of stamp duty plus survey, conveyancing and removals. Our moving-cost estimator breaks it down for your own price.
How long does buying take in Barnet?
A typical purchase runs 11–15 weeks from offer accepted to keys — and the biggest delays are usually avoidable ones, like instructing a solicitor late.