Friern Barnet is a suburban development which sits in the London Borough of Barnet. Friern Village was once an area farmed by residents of the Colney Hatch Hospital, which later became the Princess Park Manor. Much like the redevelopment of Princess Park Manor, which saw the original Hospital transformed into luxurious accommodation, many of the larger properties within Friern Barnet have been converted into modern apartments and bedsits. The area is mainly made up of both Victorian and early Edwardian period homes, as well as large homes from later periods and a mix of smaller semi-detached and terraced properties.
A variety of tasty cuisines are available across Friern Barnet, such as The Oak Chinese, Da Franco Ristorante Italiano, Pra Thai and Woodhouse Tandoori. Residents also have a great selection of venues and amenities to explore, such as, Everyman Cinema, Friern Barnet Retail Park and Friern Barnet Fitness & Wellbeing Gym.
Barnet is among the top 10 safest Boroughs in London which has a low property crime rate and a low violent crime rate.
There are only a handful of secure parking options within the Friern Barnet area. Locals can choose to pay hourly, daily or monthly in private Driveways, streets or Car Parks, such as, Springfield Road, George Crescent and Gilson Place, which are all within 15 minutes of the area.
A good selection of nearby Bars and Pubs are in Friern Barnet, locals can choose from venues including The Woodhouse, St Harmonicas Blues Club, Molly's Bar, Prince Of Wales Barnet and The Cavalier. If residents would like more of a choice, they can head off to the surrounding areas of Tottenham, Edmonton and Finchley.
Friern Barnet has many local Schools for parents to choose from, with Friern Barnet School, St John's C Of E Primary School and Holly Park Primary School all within the area. There are also some great parent and toddler activity clubs, for example, Baby read and rhyme time, Happy feet toddler group and Clowntown soft play area.
This area is very much suited to pet owners with the large green spaces that are on offer. Residents can choose from Friary Park, Bethune Park, Arnos Park and Brunswick Park to take their furry friend on an adventure.
New Southgate railway station is in Travelcard Zone 4 where residents have access to trains operated by the Great Northern service. The station is on the boundary of the London Borough of Barnet and the London Borough of Enfield in north London. It is 6 miles down the line from London King's Cross. Local Buses are also available in the area.