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Barnet vs Haringey: which is the better place to live?
Is Barnet or Haringey a better place to live?
As of June 2026, comparing Barnet and Haringey across house prices, crime, schools, broadband and GP access, Haringey wins overall with a Gera Liveability Score of 68.1/100 versus 65.9/100. Gera computes this head-to-head from six UK government open datasets and re-runs it quarterly.
| Measure | Barnet | Haringey | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gera Liveability Score | 65.9/100 | 68.1/100 | Haringey |
| Better value | 50.5 | 44.1 | Barnet |
| For families | 94.2 | 94.5 | Haringey |
| For commuters | 28.2 | 45 | Haringey |
| For healthcare access | 70 | 70 | Level |
| Avg house price | £587,297 | £629,835 | Barnet (cheaper) |
| Band D council tax | £2,133 | £2,314 | Barnet (lower) |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 96.6% | 97.2% | Haringey |
| Crime per 1,000 | 101.7 | 101.7 | Level |
| Gigabit broadband | 69.9% | 88% | Haringey |
| Gera GP Access score | 70 | 70 | Level |
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Haringey wins overall: Gera Liveability Score 68.1/100 vs 65.9/100.
| Verdict | Barnet | Haringey | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65.9 | 68.1 | Haringey (+2.2) |
| Better value | 50.5 | 44.1 | Barnet (+6.4) |
| For families | 94.2 | 94.5 | Haringey (+0.3) |
| For commuters | 28.2 | 45 | Haringey (+16.8) |
| For healthcare access | 70 | 70 | Level |
| Measure | Barnet | Haringey |
|---|---|---|
| Avg house price | £587,297 | £629,835 |
| Band D council tax | £2,133 | £2,314 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 96.6% | 97.2% |
| Crime per 1,000 | 101.7 | 101.7 |
| Gigabit broadband | 69.9% | 88% |
| Gera GP Access score | 70 | 70 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Barnet or Haringey a better place to live overall?
- Haringey scores higher overall: a Gera Liveability Score of 68.1/100 versus 65.9/100 (Gera, June 2026), a gap of 2.2 points.
- Which is cheaper to rent and buy, Barnet or Haringey?
- On affordability — average house price plus Band D council tax — Barnet is better value. Average house prices are £587,297 in Barnet and £629,835 in Haringey; Band D council tax is £2,133 versus £2,314 (HM Land Registry + MHCLG, June 2026).
- Is Barnet or Haringey better for families?
- Weighting schools (60%) and safety (40%), Haringey comes out ahead for families. Barnet has 96.6% of schools rated Good or Outstanding and a crime rate of 101.7 per 1,000; Haringey has 97.2% and 101.7 per 1,000 (Ofsted + Home Office, June 2026).
- Which has better broadband, Barnet or Haringey?
- For connectivity, Barnet has 69.9% gigabit-capable premises and Haringey has 88% (Ofcom, June 2026). Haringey leads on the commuter blend of broadband (70%) and affordability (30%).
- Is GP access better in Barnet or Haringey?
- On the Gera GP Access score, Barnet scores 70 (West and North London ICB) and Haringey scores 70 (West and North London ICB). The two are level for GP access (NHS England, June 2026).
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Contains public sector information published by GeraRent and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Gera Liveability Index — joined UK government open data (June 2026, published 2026-06-19).