Barnet · London

Living in Hendon

Hendon is genuinely quiet: this is somewhere you move for calm streets, not for nightlife. It's also one of the most diverse places in the dataset, and daily life (food, shops, faith spaces) reflects it.

Average to buy
£540k
Average rent (2-bed)
£1700/mo
vs London average
-2%
Est. to central London
~40 min
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How Hendon scores

Safety7/10
Schools8/10
Parks & green space7/10
Transport7/10
Diversity & inclusion9/10
LGBTQ+ friendly5/10
Buzz & nightlife3/10

On your doorstep

Day to day, Hendon gives you a halal butcher, a Lidl or Aldi, a big supermarket (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda or Morrisons), a Waitrose or M&S, gyms, barbers, beauticians, a mosque, churches, a synagogue, a big park and a pool or leisure centre.

✓ a halal butcher✓ a Lidl or Aldi✓ a big supermarket (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda or Morrisons)✓ a Waitrose or M&S✓ gyms✓ barbers✓ beauticians✓ a mosque✓ churches✓ a synagogue✓ a big park✓ a pool or leisure centre

Who it suits

Based on its profile, Hendon tends to work best for anyone who wants genuinely multicultural everyday life.

The money side

QuestionRough answer
Buying (average)£540k — 2% below the London average of £553k
Renting a 2-bed≈ £1700 per month
Indicative household income to buy≈ £110k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending)
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Common questions

Is Hendon a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Hendon scores 7/10 for safety, 8/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport. It tends to suit anyone who wants genuinely multicultural everyday life.

How much does a home in Hendon cost in 2026?

Around £540k on average to buy (2% below the London average) and roughly £1700 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £110k with a 10% deposit.

Is Hendon well connected?

Hendon scores 7/10 for transport; a typical door-to-door journey to central London is roughly 40 minutes.

Nearby alternatives

Colindale£460k avg · safety 6/10Golders Green£650k avg · safety 8/10Finchley£585k avg · safety 9/10
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