"Invincible" was filmed around Lysander Crescent. Another local music legend is Jazz artist Nathan Haines. Gentrification Beach Haven is growing in popularity, driven by young professional families because of its new ferry service, access to the water, friendly community and laid-back lifestyle. Prices increased by an average of 44 per cent between 2011 and 2014, though the suburb is still considered to be underpriced compared to its neighbours. In October 2012, Metro magazine reported Beach Haven had shown one of the biggest increases in property prices in the city over the previous 10 years (admittedly off a lower base than other areas) and named it "One to watch". The magazine was particularly enthusiastic about Island Bay Road. In 2014, Metro named Beach Haven one of Auckland's hottest suburbs, noting: "A new ferry service, a meandering coastline offering all sorts of delights and a growing sense of community make Beach Haven one of the new hot spots. Still pretty cheap, but we doubt it will stay that way." Houses near the water are especially desirable, with the area around Beach Haven Wharf increasingly referred to as "Beach Haven Point". In September 2015, The New Zealand Herald reported that Beach Haven was one of the city's "20 hottest suburbs" with a 31.5% rise in median price between February–July 2014 and February–July 2015. Houses are a mix of original character baches, 1950s and 1960s bungalows, apartments as well as architecturally designed homes near the water. Many houses have waterfront access and jetties. Education Beach Haven School is a coeducational contributing primary (years 1-6) school with a roll of . Kauri Park School is a coeducational primary with a roll of . Rolls are as of Both schools pride themselves on their multi-cultural make-up. The local college is Birkenhead College, situated between Beach Haven and Birkdale. References External links Beach Haven Birkdale Residents Association Inc - Official website of the Beach Haven Birkdale Residents Association - Beach Haven&d=nsnw-NNI-AAA-7145 - article about beach haven gang violence Birkenhead Northcote Glenfield Community Facilities Trust webpage. Beach Haven Placemaking Group website Photographs of Beach Haven held in Auckland Libraries' heritage collections. Suburbs of Auckland North Shore, New Zealand Populated places established in 1922 Populated places around the Waitematā Harbour Kaipātiki Local Board Area