Adrian Close Barnet
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (EN5), about 90 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 20000290.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2).
- Flood: 5 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Barnet costs £2,133 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is New Barnet, about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 140 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 87 to 88 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Old Court House Surgery, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 40% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 57 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 68 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (1); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1991-1995 (1); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Barnet in 2026-27: Band D £2,133 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,422 | £1,659 | £1,896 | £2,133 | £2,607 | £3,080 | £3,554 | £4,265 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (62% of about 630 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Article 4 Small Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Area 1.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land Adjacent To Whitings Hill Primary School Whitings Road Barnet EN5 2QY: up to 33 homes, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Land Adjacent To Whitings Hill Primary School, Whitings Road, Barnet, EN5 2QY, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- Vale Farm, Mays Lane, Barnet, EN5 2AQ, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- Vale Farm, Mays Lane, Barnet, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- Dollis Valley Estate, Including Former Barnet Hill School, Barnet South Community Association Hall And 131-135 Mays Lane, Barnet, EN5: up to 337 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| EN5 2PL | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 2 / 0 | unlikely |
| EN5 2QE | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 87 m and 88 m above sea level (87 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EN5 2PL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| EN5 2QE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | New Barnet 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Oakleigh Park 924,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Hadley Wood 362,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | High Barnet Underground Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 18 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mays Lane Chipping Barnet | 210 m |
| Ferry terminal | Camden Lock Waterbus Camden Town | 12.3 km (7.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Moxon Street Car Park | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 12 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 350 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 24.1 km (15 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 25.7 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Old Court House Surgery | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Prima Pharmacy | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cedar Lawn Avenue (Dental Surgery) | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Barnet Hospital | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Barnet Police Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 140 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 16 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 400 m² | 120 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Grange Playing Fields 4.0 ha | 180 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stanhope Road Allotments 2,020 m² | 190 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 26 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Battle of Barnet 1471, a registered battlefield, 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Battle of Barnet 1471 | Registered battlefield | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Whitings Hill | Hill | 580 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Darland's Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Rowley Green | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Barnet Gate Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Holcombe Dale | Valley | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Highwood Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 10 | 10 |
None of the street's 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Barnet: see them on the Barnet page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitings Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Underhill School | Primary | 2–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Totteridge Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Exceptional; Achievement: Exceptional; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Exceptional; Leadership and governance: Exceptional; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Barnet and Southgate College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Exceptional; Achievement: Exceptional; Attendance and behaviour: Exceptional; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Exceptional; Leadership and governance: Exceptional; Post-16 provision: Exceptional; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Catherine's RC School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ark Pioneer Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Foulds School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Christ Church Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Andrew's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Totteridge Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixation Academy Of Performing Arts EN5 2QY | Other catering premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Non Stop Action EN5 2QY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Whitings Hill Primary School EN5 2QY | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Barnet Fish Bar EN5 2RD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Bells Hill Cafe EN5 2TB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Apr 2026 |
| The Sweet Factory EN5 2TB | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 18 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Adrian Close (14); On or near Ridgeview Close (12); On or near Southfield (10); On or near Bishops Close (8); On or near Willowbay Close (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 40% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 13% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 39% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 10% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 15% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Ridgeview Close · Dexter Road · Southfield · Niton Close · Willowbay Close · Willowbay Close · Bishops Close · Mays Lane · Stanhope Road · Connaught Road · Sellwood Drive · Dormer Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.