Barnet
§ This page gives an overview of the Barnet local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. This is one of 361 LAD profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ Barnet lies in North London and is one of the capital’s largest boroughs by population. It features suburban residential areas, green spaces like Hampstead Heath Extension and Hadley Green, and a diverse economy with strong retail and service sectors.
Barnet Boundary Map
This map shows the official boundary of the Barnet local authority district, based on the latest geographic data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It provides a clear view of the district’s extent and helps you understand how the area fits within the wider regional and national landscape.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The administrative boundary of Barnet can also be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of Barnet.
Key Facts about Barnet
What region is Barnet in? Barnet is in the Greater London, an administrative region and a ceremonial county in England.
Is Barnet a city? No, Barnet is not a city. (Note: the UK has 76 officially designated cities.)
Who governs Barnet? The local government for this district is: The London Borough of Barnet (London Borough).
▶ Official website of The London Borough of Barnet 🔗 barnet.gov.uk
Which police force covers Barnet? Policing in Barnet is provided by Metropolitan Police Service 🔗 met.police.uk, which serves 32 London Boroughs.
Barnet in International Geographies
In the International Territorial Levels (ITLs) hierarchy, Barnet is an ITLs Level 3 area:
- (ITL 1) London
- (ITL 2) ⇒ Outer London - West and North West
- (ITL 3) ⇒⇒ Barnet
The International Territorial Levels are used by OECD member countries for statistical purposes to classify administrative areas. We have this listable page for easy browsing of ITL names and codes: International Territorial Levels.
Constituencies in Barnet
Barnet is divided into 4 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies, 75 of them are in Greater London (covering 32 London boroughs). We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Barnet
Barnet is divided into 24 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Barnet Vale
- Brunswick Park
- Burnt Oak
- Childs Hill
- Colindale North
- Colindale South
- Cricklewood
- East Barnet
- East Finchley
- Edgware
- Edgwarebury
- Finchley Church End
- Friern Barnet
- Garden Suburb
- Golders Green
- Hendon
- High Barnet
- Mill Hill
- Totteridge & Woodside
- Underhill
- West Finchley
- West Hendon
- Whetstone
- Woodhouse
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data. We have this list page for easy browsing of all electoral wards: List of all Electoral Wards in the UK.
Parishes in Barnet
Barnet is entirely unparished—there are no civil parishes in this local authority district.
Parishes are the lowest tier of local government; where they don’t exist, those very local services and representation sit directly with the principal council. We have this list page for easy browsing of all parishes: List of Civil Parishes in England and Wales.
Post Towns in Barnet
Below is a list of post towns in Barnet, grouped by postcode area:
- EN ▸ Barnet (EN4 / EN5)
- HA ▸ Edgware (HA8)
The UK postal hierarchy begins with broad postcode areas (such as “CB” or “M”), which are divided into smaller postcode districts (such as “CB8” or “M1”) to support accurate mail routing. Each postal address is anchored by a designated post town, the official locality name used in the UK postcode system, which operates independently from Local Authority Districts —the administrative boundaries used for council tax and local government services. Because they serve different purposes, a property’s postal address and its local authority district do not always align exactly.
Built-up Areas in Barnet
Barnet covers 7 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Barnet *
- Borehamwood *
- Brent *
- Camden *
- Enfield *
- Haringey *
- Harrow *
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of Barnet.)
We have this list page for easy browsing of all built-up areas: List of all Built-up Areas in GB.
Railway Stations in Barnet
Barnet is served by a number of National Rail stations, providing rail connections to nearby towns, cities, and destinations across Great Britain. The railway stations listed below are located within the Barnet Local Authority District and are grouped by train operating company for clarity.
- Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern) ▸ New Barnet (EN5 1QT) ⁞ Oakleigh Park (EN5 1BU)
- Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink) ▸ Mill Hill Broadway (NW7 2JU) ⁞ Hendon (NW4 4PT) ⁞ Cricklewood (NW2 1HL) ⁞ Brent Cross West (NW2 6LW)
This is a district-level view only. For a complete list of all National Rail stations across Great Britain, see the UK National Rail Stations Directory.
Barnet compared with other districts in the UK
This section shows how Barnet compares with other local authority districts in the UK, using a variety of measures and rankings.
Barnet has 24 electoral wards.
Barnet has a population of 405,050 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS)
Population and Migration Trends in Barnet
This chart shows the population trend for Barnet from 2015 to 2024. It provides a quick overview of whether the local authority is growing, stable, or declining over time, and helps set context for the migration patterns shown below.
Population change is influenced by natural change (births minus deaths) and migration. The net migration chart below focuses on migration, separating internal migration (moves within the UK) from international migration (moves to and from abroad). Positive values indicate net inflows, while negative values indicate net outflows. The rate labels (per 1,000 residents) help compare migration intensity across years, even when the population size changes.
More local statistics and data for Barnet can be found on the ONS statistics for Barnet.