Oakleigh Park is a suburban area which is situated in the London Borough of Barnet. The area is commonly regarded as part of both Whetstone and North Barnet although the Oakleigh Park Station gave the location its own identity in 1873 where development then began. Residents range from young families to young professionals, with accommodation in the Oakleigh Park being much more affordable compared to other areas across Greater London.
Residents have a small parade of shops nearby along with some fun attractions to explore, including an Everyman Cinema, The Chickenshed Theatre, Oakleigh Park Lawn Tennis & Squash Club, Oakleigh Park School of Swimming, Retail shops and Cafes.
There is an average violent crime rate and property crime rate in Oakleigh Park. The area is safe in comparison to most other London hotspots, and it sits within the Borough of Barnet which is among the top 10 safest Boroughs of London.
A good selection of private parking is available across the Oakleigh Park area. Residents can choose from either daily or monthly paid parking spaces, such as, Rushdene Ave, Alverstone Ave, Windsor Drive and Lancaster Road, all of which are within 10 minutes to the centre of Oakleigh Park.
Only a small handful of nightlife is on offer in Oakleigh Park. Residents can choose from some local Pubs and Bars, including, The Southgate Club, Maya Lounge, The Griffin and Haven Bistro & Bar. If locals would like to see more Bars, Restaurants and Pubs, they can head off to the surrounding areas of Finchley, Edmonton and Tottenham.
A good variety of Schools can be found within the area, as well as some local infant clubs. Nearby options include, Oakleigh School, Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, All Saints C Of E Primary School, Monkey Music, Tuneful Tots, Toddler Sense and more.
Oakleigh Park is very much suited to pet owners. With the many open green spaces that are on offer, residents have countless opportunities to take their dog out to enjoy the scenic local areas of Oak Hill Park, Grovelands Park, Swan Lane Open Space and Friary Park.
The Oakleigh Park Railway station sits in Travelcard Zone 4 and provides access to the Great Northern and Thameslink services. Only 8 miles of railway is between the Oakleigh Park Station and London King's Cross Station, which is just a short 25 minute train journey away. Local Buses are also found within the area.