A guide to living in Borough of Barnet

London is a city of contrasts, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the boroughs. The borough of Barnet has a suburban feel with its leafy streets lined with houses and gardens. You'll find many parks and green spaces in the area, along with plenty of shopping opportunities for those who like to browse high street stores or enjoy some retail therapy at their local mall. It's also easy to get around on foot or by bus when you live in Barnet, it's one of London's most pedestrian-friendly areas!

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Best places to live in Borough of Barnet

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The Draper, NW9

By Way of Life

4.48

(34 reviews)

The Draper is a brand new apartment complex managed by Way of Life, offering Studio, 1 bed, 2 bed and 3 bed apartments. Nestled within Beaufort Park, an established Northwest London neighbourhood, residents enjoy access to 25 acres of parkland, local restaurants and shops, plus travel to central London in as little as 20 minutes.

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Ranked 1st out of 30 in Borough of Barnet

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The Maple, NW2

By Related Argent

4.15

(53 reviews)

The Maple features studio, 1, 2, 3 and 4 bed parkside apartments in the new north London neighbourhood of Brent Cross Town. Premium lifestyle amenities include an exclusive wellness club with a pool, jacuzzis and state-of-the-art gym, all included in your rent. Surrounded by acres of park space to run, play and whoop in, just a speedy 15 minute commute from King's Cross St. Pancras.

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Ranked 2nd out of 30 in Borough of Barnet

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The Mount at Millbrook Park by Countryside, NW7

By Countryside

4.44

(7 reviews)

The Mount at Millbrook Park is a Countryside development located in Mill Hill. The development comprises of 133 residential dwellings comprising of one and two bed flats and three and four-bedroom houses. Mill Hill East station is in close proximity to the development that carries Northern line services into the City and Central London.

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Ranked 3rd out of 30 in Borough of Barnet

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UNCLE Colindale, NW9

By Uncle - Realstar Living

4.28

(16 reviews)

UNCLE Colindale is a modern residential development in North London, offering a range of pet-friendly apartments including studios, 1, 2, and 3-bedroom options. Each unit features high-spec kitchens and bathrooms, with the option of being furnished by BoConcept. Amenities include a 24/7 gym, co-working lounge, meeting spaces, and high-speed internet. It's conveniently located a minute from Colindale Underground Station, providing quick access to central London. The development also offers on-site parking and free bike storage, enhancing its appeal for urban living.

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Ranked 4th out of 30 in Borough of Barnet

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Peabody at Colindale Gardens, NW9

By Peabody

4.25

(11 reviews)

Colindale benefits from private balconies, 24 hour concierge and gym access. Located in a up-and-coming district of London, but within easy reach of the City.

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Ranked 5th out of 30 in Borough of Barnet

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Ola (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Draper, NW9

Sept 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Very nice place to live

Ola (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Draper, NW9

Sept 2026

I’ve really enjoyed living at The Draper. The apartment itself is exquisite, with state-of-the-art design, beautiful finishes and a very unique feel. The underfloor heating is a lovely touch, and the peaceful park and surrounding green space make the development feel calm and relaxing. I’ve heard a lot about how chaotic London living can be, but coming back to Draper House feels like a real escape from all that noise and chaos. The management team have also been excellent, particularly Matt. He’s been incredible both before and after moving in: always polite, humble and genuinely helpful. He takes the time to deal with questions in a friendly and professional way, and that level of care makes a huge difference. It helps create a welcoming experience from start to finish. Overall, I’m very happy here and would happily recommend The Draper.

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Beaufort Park offers far more than I initially expected, with plenty of amenities, shops, green space and useful facilities nearby. It feels like a complete package and makes living here even more rewarding.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

We had some wardrobe and electrical issues at one point, and the maintenance team were sent over to deal with them without hassle. Although it can sometimes take a while for a maintenance request to be logged and picked up...

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Thought the area was just a fancy bubble but apparently, lots of amenities are available. Beaufort park itself is a complete package. Makes living here very rewarding!

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Anil (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Maple, NW2

Sept 2026

This is rated 2.00 out of 5.00.

Great for the first couple of months, then the problems begin making themselves obvious.

Anil (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Maple, NW2

Sept 2026

Gym and Spa facilities: - Generally the strongest selling point, but sadly underwhelming. Not worth the price tag. - Poor spa management. The pool/spa is frequently offline. The people accessing it are also not kept in check. I have seen people enter the pool in full outdoor clothing. No check from staff what so ever. - Gym too hot. Ongoing issues, it was too hot, they fixed it, now we've gone back to it being too hot again. Extremely uncomfotable if you're doing a serious workout. Management deaf to feedback on this. - Limited workout equipment. - Sauna, never cleaned. I've seen people go in in full clothing and sweating all over the place with no towels or anything. Management : - Previous manager was great. New manager, very standoffish. Not sure what his problem is, but does not make a good impression. I've seen him speaking to both staff and residents and comes across unprofessional. - Assistant manager - absolute star! - Maintance - very on point. Always quick to fix things. Concierge : Vaselea & Cosmin for the win. Impeccable. Other staff members, almost seem to act like gatekeepers. You tell them things, but unsure if anything actually gets flagged or actioned.

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Bad aspects: - Very difficult to commute to/from if you're a working professional. The thameslink service to kings cross is unreliable and the tube station is too far away to walk daily (~20 minutes). Very inconvenient in hot/rainy weather. - Not much to do. Some improvement on this part, but generally the area is going to be a building site for the forseeable future, compounded by the noise, dust, and people that come with it. - Unsafe after hours. The lighting is not great in communcal spaces, especially if you need to walk to the tube or thamselink station. Security on site mostly absent, not enough. - Groups of youths that look very suspicious keep walking around and cat calling ladies. - Access to Heathrow or Gatwick is a pain as generally not good transport links. - Transport links get very expensive very fast. - Wish there was a gym close by I could go to because our one is very badly managed and uncomfortable. Good things: -Nice cafe has opened at the GF of one of the buildings. -Coop on the ground floor is very helpful when you need stuff.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

See point above. Multiple residents have apparently flagged too hot gym to management. It was fixed but for some reason we seem to have gone back to having an uncomfortably hot environment "because it's winter"??? Ridiculous approach. I tried flagging the new manager but he was mid kicking off to a staff member, so I walked away. Generally, not a good impression.

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The reviews are genuinely good when you look at them, but then you realise that they are left by people that are here for a very short time. Once you've been here longer you start seeing the pattern and the real issues.

Manager response

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're pleased to hear that you are enjoying the new retail offerings and that certain members of our team have made a positive impression. We're sorry to hear that your experience of the gym, pool and spa facilities has not met expectations. We understand the frustration caused when amenities are unavailable or do not feel well-managed, and your comments have been shared with the relevant teams and operators. We also recognise the ongoing feedback regarding gym temperature and appreciate that resident preferences differ. We continue to work with The Maple Club operator to review conditions, taking into account recognised UK guidance and industry best practice to provide a comfortable exercise environment for all residents. We're disappointed to hear your feedback regarding interactions with members of the management team. Providing a professional, approachable and responsive service is important to us, and we recognise the importance of consistency across all resident interactions. We also recognise the challenges you've highlighted around perceptions of safety in the area. We encourage residents to report any concerns to our concierge team or the 24/7 Brent Cross Town security team, enabling issues to be reviewed and actioned as quickly as possible. Thank you again for your feedback. Should you wish to discuss any of your concerns further, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you directly.

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Leandro Mutti, General Manager

Sept 2026

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Dardan Ruhani (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Maple, NW2

Sept 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Excellent Management & Service Professional and Helpful Team Outstanding Building Management Friendly, Responsive & Professional Great Service Every Time Excellent Support and Communication Very Happy with the Management Helpful and Reliable Team

Dardan Ruhani (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Maple, NW2

Sept 2026

I would like to give a big thank you to the concierge team at The Maple for their outstanding service. They are always there to help no matter what the situation and consistently go above and beyond to make residents feel welcome and supported! What really stands out is their friendly attitude professionalism and willingness to assist anytime. Every interaction is met with a smile and a genuine desire to help. The Maple is lucky to have such a fantastic team, Cosmin, Vasileia and all the of them. Thank you for all your hard work and for always making residents feel safe and valued.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Great location Brent cross station 2 minutes waking, lots of restaurants, bakery, restaurants around…

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

The building management team has always responded very quickly and professionally whenever there has been an issue. They are approachable helpful and always willing to listen and find a solution.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I don’t really have any specific wish as we have everything around the building, fitness, swimming pool etc!

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Anca M. (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Maple, NW2

Sept 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Our experience with Maple

Anca M. (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Maple, NW2

Sept 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

We enjoy being close to Brent Cross shopping centre, having access to Northern Line and Brent Cross West train station.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

The management is always here to help with anything might be needed.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish there were more secondary schools with high academic results in the area.

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Abid (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Maple, NW2

Sept 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Great

Abid (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Maple, NW2

Sept 2026

The gym and the swimming pool facilities are great. They gym still needs a few workout machines added to it but it is one of the best gyms and swimming pools I have seen in a development. The co-working and the barbecue areas are great. It is very convenient to have a supermarket in the development. Want to give special thanks to Maple team; Cosmic, Ofelia, Gabriel and Vasileia. They are a great team and they try very hard to help. Very unfortunately that the flats do not have air conditioning in them.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

It would be incredible when all the local store in the development open up. At the moment they are just setting up. Great transport links to central London; C11 bus and 189.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Very professionally. Want to give special thanks to Maple team; Cosmic, Ofelia, Gabriel and Vasileia. They are a great team and they try very hard to help. Very unfortunately that the flats do not have air conditioning in them.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

That apartments do not have air conditioning. Very sad

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