Barnet: population and statistics
Barnet has a population of 408,087 (2025) across 86.8 km², or 4,703 people per km². It ranks 20 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +8.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 408,087 residents
- 86.8 km²
- 4,703 people/km²
Barnet in numbers
Population of Barnet over time
Barnet had 377,826 residents in 2015 and 408,087 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 391,046 |
| 2021 | 388,955 |
| 2022 | 391,926 |
| 2023 | 399,842 |
| 2024 | 406,198 |
| 2025 | 408,087 |
All indicators for Barnet
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Barnet | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.3% | 12.6% | 20.4% | ranked 310 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 19.8% | 17.8% | 17.4% | ranked 43 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Barnet | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 162,740 dwellings | 3,863,730 | 27,429,300 | ranked 26 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 53.0% | 50.9% | 31.6% | ranked 27 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 20.0% | 18.5% | 18.1% | ranked 116 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 148,917 households | 111,538 | 61,440 | ranked 24 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 52.5% | 47.1% | 84.7% | ranked 300 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 47.4% | 52.8% | 14.8% | ranked 19 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 53.7% | 47.2% | 67.3% | ranked 279 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 32.7% | 29.9% | 17.6% | ranked 13 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 13.5% | 22.7% | 14.3% | ranked 191 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £600,560 | £555,175 | £272,474 | ranked 14 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −4.9% | −2.8% | 2.2% | ranked 344 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Barnet | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% | ranked 55 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 72.8% | 70.7% | 76.7% | ranked 210 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 12.9% | 12.6% | 7.8% | ranked 26 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | ranked 246 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Barnet | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 27,260 sites | 611,345 | 3,232,440 | ranked 12 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 66.8 per 1,000 | 67.0 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 20 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 25,775 businesses | 552,505 | 2,786,975 | ranked 8 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £47,141 | £46,514 | £38,490 | ranked 30 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Barnet | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 73.0% | 74.7% | 76.3% | ranked 252 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 5.0% | 5.5% | 3.2% | ranked 43 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Barnet | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 29.9% | 41.3% | 18.5% | ranked 44 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 33 local authorities in London, Barnet ranks 2 by population.
Households heated by oil only: 0.1% in Barnet, compared with an average of 0.1% in London and 3.4% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 17.2% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Registered businesses (enterprises)”: higher than in 98% of local authorities.
- “Households heated by oil only”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Households renting privately”: higher than in 96% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,153 football pitches.
- 16.5 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Haringey, 4.0 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Birmingham (1,176,960 residents), 153 km away.
Business sectors: Barnet
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Professional, scientific and technical17.2% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade14.7% ×0.9
- Construction13.8% ×1.1
- Real estate10.4% ×2.3
- Administrative and support services8.6% ×1.1
- Information and communication8.3% ×1.3
- Health and social work5.7% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services4.6% ×0.7
Where is Barnet?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Barnet?
Barnet has 408,087 residents (2025), ranking 20 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Barnet?
Barnet covers 86.8 km², with a density of 4,703 people per km².
Is the population of Barnet growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Barnet went from 377,826 to 408,087, a change of +8.0%.
Where is Barnet?
Barnet is in London (region). Latitude 51.625, longitude −0.153.
Registered businesses (enterprises): what is the figure for Barnet?
In Barnet, “Registered businesses (enterprises)” stands at 25,775 businesses (2026), ranking 8 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 5,780 businesses.
Households heated by oil only: what is the figure for Barnet?
In Barnet, “Households heated by oil only” stands at 0.1% (2021), ranking 246 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 0.9%.
Which local authorities border Barnet?
The nearest to Barnet are Haringey (4.0 km), Enfield (6.0 km), Hertsmere (8.9 km), Camden (9.2 km), Islington (9.9 km).