Barnet

The London Borough of Barnet is a borough in North London, England, and part of Greater London. It is named after the historic market town of Barnet, which lies within the borough, and includes districts such as High Barnet (Chipping Barnet), Finchley, Hendon, Golders Green, East Barnet and New Barnet. The area combines urban and suburban neighborhoods with substantial green spaces, including parts of Hampstead Garden Suburb and the Green Belt. It borders several other London boroughs and Hertfordshire to the north.

The borough was established in 1965 under the London Government Act 1963 by merging several former local authorities, notably the Municipal Boroughs of Finchley and Hendon and surrounding districts from Middlesex. It is administered by Barnet London Borough Council and is represented in Parliament by multiple constituencies serving the area.

Barnet is ethnically and religiously diverse, with significant Jewish, Muslim, Hindu and other communities. The economy blends residential neighborhoods with commercial centers, business parks and retail facilities such as the Brent Cross Shopping Centre. The borough contains a range of cultural and educational institutions and numerous parks and open spaces.

The borough is served by London Underground’s Northern Line at stations including High Barnet, Finchley Central, Golders Green, Hendon Central, Mill Hill East and Edgware, as well as National Rail services at other stations. Major road connections include the M1 and the A1 corridor. Notable sites include the Royal Air Force Museum London at Colindale and the historic Barnet High Street.