London Borough of Barnet

Barnet is a borough in Greater London that covers the northern edge of the city, where residential neighborhoods alternate with parks and open countryside. The area includes Hendon, Finchley, and Golders Green and forms a transition zone between the dense inner city and rural surroundings.

The borough formed in 1965 by merging parts of Middlesex and Hertfordshire when the administrative structure of London was reorganized. The consolidation brought several communities under one council and created one of the largest units in outer London.

The borough contains multiple educational institutions, libraries, and community centers that serve its population of over 384,774 residents from different backgrounds.

Several Underground lines run through the borough and connect it directly with the centre, while main roads make car access easy. Buses operate between individual neighborhoods and complement the transport network for visitors exploring different parts.

The borough maintains the largest population among London's districts while preserving substantial green spaces within its boundaries.

Location: Greater London

Inception: April 1, 1965

Capital city: Hendon

Shares border with: London Borough of Harrow, London Borough of Brent, London Borough of Camden, London Borough of Haringey, London Borough of Enfield

Website: https://barnet.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.62528,-0.15306

Latest update: December 15, 2025 09:09