Burnt Oak is a suburb which sits to the south of Edgware, in the North London Borough of Barnet. The name ‘Burnt Oak’ had first been recorded in 1754, where it is likely to have referred to the burnt Oak tree which could be found on the eastern side of Edgware road. The area remained predominantly rural until around the 1920s, when the London Underground Station was opened and the London County Council bought the land to build 4,000 homes on. With the rapid development of housing within the area, including many estates, very little grassland is now found in Burnt Oak, and any that is has been turned into public amenities, such as Watling Park.
The Burnt Oak area is well-known for its diversity with multicultural shops and residents alike. The area is made up of Indian, Turkish and Nigerian communities and more recently has also attracted a community of Eastern Europeans, mainly from Poland, Bulgaria and Romania. There are a wide selection of eateries, including popular cuisines of cultures from within the area. Burnt Oak offers a weekly Saturday market, a leisure centre, a high-street filled with amenities and reasonable accommodation, all of which benefit the families and professionals who are searching for affordable living.
This area has once before been rated as one of the most dangerous in Barnet with a high crime rate, residents should remain cautious as they would in most highly-populated London locations.
Many local private parking options are available within this area. Driveways, Garages and residential street spaces are all on offer for residents, and can be paid for either hourly or monthly. Some of these nearby choices include, Littlefield Rd, Park Way, Fortune Ave and Bernhart Close, all within 5 minutes to the centre of Burnt Oak.
A good selection of Bars, Pubs and Restaurants are found across Burnt Oak, locals can choose from nearby venues such as Flavours Restaurant & Cocktail Bar, Malibu Restaurant & Club, Zanzi Bar and Jameson's Bar. If residents would like more options, they can head to the surrounding areas of Brent Cross, Wembley or Finchley.
This is a suitable location for families, with many nearby Schools for parents to choose from. Some local options include, Barnfield Primary School, Goldbeaters Primary School, Watling Park School and Menorah Grammar School.
There aren't many green spaces directly within the Burnt Oak area, however, pet owners can go to Chandos Recreation Ground, Silkstream Park Playground and Watling Park which are all nearby.
Burnt Oak London Underground Station can be located just off the A5 in Watling Avenue. The station is in Travelcard Zone 4 and provides access to the Northern Line whilst between Edgware and Colindale Stations. There are also local Buses accessible within the area.