Barnet Area Guide | Homes in North London

Living in Barnet: Area Guide

Barnet in North London offers a mix of suburban calm, excellent amenities and convenient connections into central London. With its leafy residential streets and major regeneration projects, the borough is attracting growing interest from first-time buyers, families, and young professionals alike.

L&Q is helping to shape the future of this sought-after area. Developments like Brent Cross Town, which offers Shared Ownership homes for sale in Barnet, and Rookery Grove, where you’ll find London Living Rent apartments, provide opportunities that make it easier to join this vibrant community.

Brent Cross Town

Brent Cross Town is one of London’s most ambitious regeneration projects, transforming the area into a new park town with 50 acres of green space, sports facilities, shops, restaurants, and cultural venues. Designed to be a sustainable, connected neighbourhood, it’s perfect for those who want new build homes in North London with everything on their doorstep.

For commuters, the new Brent Cross West Thameslink station is located a four-minute walk away, with connections providing access to King’s Cross St Pancras in under 15 minutes. Families benefit from local well-regarded schools, including Whitefield School, St Joseph’s Primary School and Hendon School. Plus, you can enjoy easy access to scenic open spaces like Hampstead Heath and Brent Reservoir, perfect for morning runs and weekend relaxing.

Brent Cross Shopping Centre: A popular shopping centre boasting 120+ stores from high street favourites like M&S and Mango, to department stores like John Lewis and Fenwick.
Claremont Park: A picturesque green space perfect for walks, jogging, or family picnics. Located just a one-minute walk from the development.
The RAF Museum in Colindale: Located just a 19-minute cycle from the development, featuring aviation history and interactive exhibits.
Hampstead Heath: For weekend walks, try Hampstead Heath, which can be accessed in 21 minutes via Thameslink.
Brent Cross West station: Provides direct links to St Pancras International in as little as 14 minutes.

Rookery Grove

Rookery Grove offers contemporary homes in a friendly, residential pocket of Barnet, where the area’s village-like charm is balanced by quick connections to Central London. Enjoy private outdoor space in every home, pet-friendly living and high-quality finishes.

The development is just a short walk away from green escapes like Brent Reservoir, delicious cafés and high street shops. Transport links are excellent, with Hendon Station just a 15-minute walk away, providing Thameslink services into Central London, Gatwick Airport and Luton.

Fryent Country Park: A beautiful green space with clear paths, open fields and wooded areas, located just a 25-minute cycle from the development.
East Barnet Village: Enjoy independent bakeries, family-run restaurants and artisan coffee shops in the local village, ideal for weekend relaxation.
The Prince of Wales pub: A local favourite for traditional Sunday roasts and live music nights.
The Spires Shopping Centre: Located a 22-minute drive away, this shopping centre is home to all the essential stores you need, including a Waitrose, H&M and a Waterstones.
Local gyms and sports clubs: Within a ten-minute drive from the development, reach a Puregym, Anytime Fitness and The Pilates Lab.

From the modern regeneration of Brent Cross Town to the community charm of Rookery Grove, L&Q offers homes that balance quality, connectivity, and value. Whether you’re looking for Shared Ownership in North London or a London Living Rent opportunity, Barnet provides the perfect mix of suburban peace and city access.

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