Barnet is a little far out, in the north of London. This neighbourhood is carved out of parts of London, Middlesex and Hertfordshire on the capital's edge. The suburb has a good selection of parks and a strong mixed racial heritage but is now on the more expensive end of the spectrum. Although it contains Middlesex University, many parts of Barnet are more 'perfect English suburbia' than 'studentville'. If you're willing to live a bit far from the centre of London then accommodation is a bit cheaper here. Rooms go for as little as £100 per week but many are still around the London average of £150-200. As Barnet has a large population of over 300,000, you can find anything - mansions, houses, terraces, even modern flats in the area. The University's five halls cost anything from £135-174 per week. Living in Barnet is most convenient for studying at Middlesex University, which is based in Hendon. It might not be the best choice for any university out of the city centre as it will take a lengthy commute. In terms of transport it is connected to the wider city by the tube at the ends of the Northern Line.