Monken Hadley is a suburb which is situated in the London Borough of Barnet. The area was once an ancient country village which grew around St Mary's Church after it was built in 1494, and is now suburban development that is located on the very edge of Greater London. Residents benefit from the scenic greenery around the location, as well as the mix of spacious semi-detached and detached properties which are much more affordable in comparison to the Central London prices.
The area boasts a range of nearby amenities, with Cafes, the Old Ford Manor Golf Club, Barnet Museum and Barnet High Street, which provides many eateries and shops. Locals are spoilt for choice when it comes to the variety of areas that can be explored, and for those that like to go out and get some exercise, there are picturesque parks which offer nature, woodlands and peaceful lakes.
As Monken Hadley is in the London Borough of Barnet which is known to be one of the top 10 safest Boroughs in London, the area remains at both a low violent crime rate and low property crime rate.
Only a small selection of private parking options are available in this residential area. If locals are looking for secure spaces, they can choose from Driveways, Street parking or Car Parks whilst paying either a daily or monthly fee. Some of the options to choose from are, Artesian Grove, Meadway, Endeavour House and Cambridge Court, all of which are within 20 minutes of the area.
Residents can head to Barnet High Street if they are looking for nearby Bars, Pubs and Restaurants, with some local venues being, Ye Olde Monken Holt, The Butchers Arms, The Reks - Lounge Bar Restaurant and The Library Bar. More options can be found in the surrounding areas of, Whetstone, Finchley and Enfield.
Monken Hadley has a small but good selection of Schools that can be found directly in the area. Parents can choose from Monken Hadley C Of E Primary School, Christ Church CE Primary School & Nursery, Hadley Wood Primary School and Cromer Road Primary School if they are looking for nearby options.
This location is more than suited to pet owners due to the large amounts of greenery which are available to explore. Residents can take their pet on nearby adventures to the large spaces of Monken Hadley Common, Hadley Green, King George's Fields, Whalebones Park and more.
Hadley Wood Station provides access to Great Northern and Thameslink services. The station is in Travelcard Zone 6 and is 10 miles from London King's Cross. Local Buses are also available within the area.