Postcode report
Is HA8 0BE a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About HA8 0BE: area rating, property, schools and local change
HA8 0BE is a postcode in Burnt Oak, Barnet, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near HA8 0BE, then scores the surrounding small area 37/100 - bottom 15% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around HA8 0BE are schools and education and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for HA8 0BE is based on Barnet 024 Census 2021. It covers 12,405 residents, 8,716 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 35, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 36% owner-occupied, 31% privately rented, 31% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near HA8 0BE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the HA8 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £648k from 41 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near HA8 0BE can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near HA8 0BE by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around HA8 0BE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 77 HMO licences, 19 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about HA8 0BE
Is HA8 0BE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 37/100 (bottom 15% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near HA8 0BE?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near HA8 0BE?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near HA8 0BE?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for HA8 0BE?
LocaleIQ matched HA8 0BE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in HA8 0BE?
The latest median sold price is £648k based on 41 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around HA8 0BE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 77 HMO licences, 19 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.