Colney Hatch is a small district located within the London Borough of Barnet. The historical name of Colney Hatch originated from a hamlet in the parish of Friern Barnet, which was first recorded in the early 15th century. In 1851, Colney Hatch saw the arrival of the new Middlesex County mental asylum which had its own gasworks, shoemakers, brewery, bakery and farm, becoming the largest mental hospital in Europe and the best-known institution of its kind in the London area. The Colney Hatch Asylum closed in 1993 and was renamed and converted by developers into the Princess Park Manor, which has 250 luxurious apartments set in 30 acres of parklands.
Colney Hatch is a mainly residential area with a mixture of both Victorian and Edwardian houses. The area is highly populated, with the hospital's farmland having been developed into Friern Village, which has over 700 executive homes and townhouses. There are many local amenities and places to be explored in Colney Hatch, with the area benefiting from boutique shops, cafes, The Laboratory Hotel & Spa and the Alexandra Palace events venue, all of which attract young families and professionals alike.
There is an average annual crime rate of 63.82 per thousand population in Colney Hatch, this is rated as 2 out of 10 which is a low crime level.
Private parking options are available at either an hourly, daily or monthly fee within this location. Residents can reserve secure parking spaces in Car Parks, Driveways and Garages, with some of the local choices being Powerleague Barnet Car Park, Ireton Close, George Crescent and Alexandra Road, all of which are within 10 minutes of the area.
There is a good selection of Bars, Restaurants and Pubs along Colney Hatch Lane for locals to choose from, including, Furlong Pub, Tuana Belmeis Bar, Rishin's Food & Wine, The Broadway Muswell Hill and The Maid Of Muswell. Residents can also choose to venture out to surrounding areas of Finchley, Tottenham and Archway.
Many fun activities for both children and parents can be found in the area, such as, The Parent and Toddler Group at St Peter Le Poer, Creative Writing Workshops, Baby Read and Rhyme Time, Happy Feet Toddler Group and more. Colney Hatch also has good education options nearby, including, The Monkey Puzzle Muswell Hill Day Nursery & Preschool, Coppetts Wood Primary School, Blanche Nevile Secondary School and Elizabeth Harris School of Dance.
Colney Hatch is a great location for pet owners, with Cranbrook Park, Woodside Park, Friary Park, Wood Green Common and more in the area, furry friends have many opportunities for adventures and exploring.
New Southgate Railway Station is a small nearby station which provides locals with the Great Northern Railway service. The station is in Travelcard Zone 4 and offers a reasonable 20 minute train journey into London Kings Cross which is perfect for commuters. Local Buses are also in the area, as well as Taxis and Coaches.