Barnet ranked 10th most peaceful London borough

Barnet has been identified as the 10th most peaceful borough in London. The borough achieved a peace score of 37.7 out of 100 in a recent study conducted by property specialists SAM Conveyancing. This research evaluated various factors across all London local authorities to determine their overall peacefulness.

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The study by SAM Conveyancing analysed official data to assess the peacefulness of London's boroughs. Key metrics included crime rates, night-time noise levels, access to publicly available green space, and proximity to licensed premises such as pubs and bars. The research drew data from government departments including Defra, the Home Office, Ordnance Survey, and the Food Standards Agency.

Andrew Boast, chief executive of SAM Conveyancing, commented on the importance of quietness for homebuyers. He stated that while buyers often focus on measurable aspects like price and school catchments, the auditory environment of a property, particularly at night, is a significant factor that is often overlooked during viewings.

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Richmond upon Thames was awarded the title of London's most peaceful borough, scoring 58.1 out of 100. Havering followed in second place with 56.5, and Merton secured third with 56.3. At the other end of the spectrum, Kensington and Chelsea was named London's least peaceful borough. The study also noted that no London borough ranked within the top 100 most peaceful local authorities nationally.

The research highlighted broader issues affecting urban living, with over 33 million people across England and Wales experiencing noise levels above recommended thresholds at night due to road or rail traffic.