East Barnet is a largely suburban ward in the north of the London Borough of Barnet, centred on the village and residential streets around East Barnet and neighboured by New Barnet. It mixes late‑Victorian and inter‑war housing with pockets of post‑war development, and benefits from green spaces such as Oak Hill Park and nearby commons; rail links at New Barnet and regular bus services make it a convenient commuter location.
Historically part of Hertfordshire until the creation of Greater London in the 1960s, the area sits close to the 1471 battlefield area around Hadley Green and retains a conservation‑minded village centre. Community life centres on small shops, schools and active residents’ groups, and the local economy is largely residential with a modest retail and professional services presence.
Postcode districts covering East Barnet
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 7.1 miles
- Islington 7.1 miles
- City of Westminster 9.1 miles
- Bexley 18.1 miles
- Luton 21.1 miles
- Sutton 19.8 miles
- Croydon 19.9 miles
- Slough 21.1 miles
- Harrow 8.4 miles
- Watford 10.7 miles
- Harlow 14.2 miles
- Stevenage 17.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Cockfosters Ward 0.8 miles
- Barnet Vale Ward 1 mile
- Whetstone Ward 1.2 miles
- Brunswick Park Ward 1.3 miles
- Oakwood Ward 1.6 miles
- Southgate Ward 1.7 miles
- Ridgeway Ward 2.1 miles
- Arnos Grove Ward 2.2 miles
- Woodhouse Ward 2.2 miles
- Friern Barnet Ward 2.2 miles
- Underhill Ward 2.3 miles
- Winchmore Hill Ward 2.5 miles
Example postcodes in East Barnet
EN4 9NU, EN4 9LA, EN4 9TT, EN4 9RS, EN4 9QP, EN4 8QP, EN4 8AS, EN4 8UW, EN4 9DY … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 13.3 miles
- London Heathrow Airport 17.5 miles
- Oakleigh Park Railway Station 0.6 miles
- New Barnet Railway Station 0.7 miles
Hotels near East Barnet Ad
- Southgate Hotel London 4 1.6 miles
- The Hadley Hotel 1.3 miles
- West Lodge Park 4 1.8 miles
- The Barrington Hotel 3 1.2 miles
- Premier Inn London Southgate 3 1.7 miles
- Finsbury Rose 5 6 miles
- The Hide London 4 5.3 miles
- Stylish comfort in London 2.3 miles
- Premier Inn London New Southgate 3 2.5 miles
- Best Base 4 3.7 miles
Schools in East Barnet
- Church Hill School Primary
- Danegrove Primary School Primary
- East Barnet School Secondary
- JCoSS Secondary
- Livingstone Primary and Nursery School Primary
- Oak Hill School Special
- St Mary's C of E Primary School, East Barnet Primary
- Trent C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Middlesex University University 1.3 miles
- Underhill Stadium Stadium 1.4 miles
- Barnet Barnet Lane Stadium 1.5 miles
- Wrotham Park Estate 1.8 miles
- Alexandra Palace Historic site 3.7 miles
- Barnet Copthall Stadium 4 miles
- Royal Air Force Museum Museum 4.7 miles
- White Hart Lane Stadium 4.9 miles
- Brent Cross Shopping Centre Shopping centre 5.5 miles
- Arsenal Stadium Stadium 6.5 miles
- Emirates Stadium Stadium 6.6 miles
- Lee Valley Marina Springfield Marina 6.6 miles