Carol Close Hendon, Barnet
25 addresses across 2 postcodes (NW4), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20007102.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 2004 the median was £164,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3, C: 8).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 E; Band D in Barnet costs £2,133 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hendon, about 1.7 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Brent Green, is about 340 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 17.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 62 to 64 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 25 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Phoenix Practice, about 420 m (0.3 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 470 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 31% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 357 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | £164,000 | £164,000 | £164,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul 2004 | 16 NW4 2SZ | Flat or maisonette | £164,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 71 m². Most common: Flat (11). Built: 1996-2002 (4); 2003-2006 (3); 2007-2011 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (3); rented (private) (3); owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
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 E (36% of about 730 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)
- 73-77 Brent Street, London, NW4 2EA, permissioned (250 m)
- Spectrum House, Hillview Gardens, London, NW4 2JR, permissioned (270 m)
- Spectrum House, Hillview Gardens, London, permissioned (270 m)
- Craymere Cottage And Fordfield Cottage, 9-11 Parson Street, London, NW4 1QE, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- 71-73 Church Road, London, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- 71-73 Church Road, London, NW4 4DP, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Craymere Cottage And Fordfield Cottage, 9-11 Parson Street, London, NW4 1QE, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Ella And Ridley Jacob House And Sam Beckman Centre, 19 - 25, Church Road And 29 Babington Road, London, NW4 4EB, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 25 addresses are between 62 m and 64 m above sea level (63 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW4 2AT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NW4 2SZ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hendon 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Brent Cross West 675,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Cricklewood 859,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Hendon Central Underground Station | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Brent Cross Underground Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bell Lane Hendon | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Finchley Road Underground Station | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | London Zoo Waterbus Stop Regents Park | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Spring Parking | 280 m |
| EV charging points | 26 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 140 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 21 km (13 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 21.2 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Phoenix Practice | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Zaxgate LTD | 180 m |
| NHS dentists | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 120 m |
| Hospital | UCLH Outreach: Bmi The Garden Hospital | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Golders Green Police station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Rontec - Hendon Way Cashzone | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brent Green 1,800 m² | 340 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Hendon Park 12 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,670 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3,170 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | Hendon Grove Allotments 8,840 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 30 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade II*), 870 m (0.5 miles) north-west. 33 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 870 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Church Farmhouse Museum | Listed building, Grade II* | 890 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Hoop Lane Jewish Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Avenue House Grounds | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Decoy | Lake or reservoir | 460 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Hendon Grove | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Little Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Big Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Featherstone Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Holcombe Dale | Valley | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 17.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 25 |
7 of the street's 25 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saracens Bell Lane | Primary | 2–11 | 90 m | Requires improvement (Oct 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hendon School | Secondary | 11–18 | 170 m | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Independent Jewish Day School | Primary | 4–11 | 250 m | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Nancy Reuben Primary School Jewish | Primary | 2–11 | 280 m | No published inspection |
| Hasmonean Primary School Jewish | Primary | 3–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Church of England | All-through | 3–18 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chalgrove Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected 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 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Hasmonean High School for Boys Jewish | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sunnyfields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Exceptional; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Garden Suburb Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Clarion | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urja News NW4 2AS | Retailers - other | 100 m | Exempt | |
| B Kosher NW4 2AS | Retailers - other | 100 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Bell Lane Primary School NW4 2AS | School/college/university | 100 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Bell Lane Cafe NW4 2BP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 4 Good | 15 May 2025 |
| Senator Lounge NW4 2BP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 2 Apr 2026 |
| U-Ozikow NW4 2AD | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2025 |
| The Grapevine NW4 2AD | Retailers - other | 160 m | Exempt | |
| Bennetts News NW4 2AD | Retailers - other | 160 m | Exempt | |
| White Fish NW4 2AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Hendon School NW4 2HP | School/college/university | 170 m | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Hyper Food Centre NW4 2BP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 180 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Jantar Polish Deli NW4 2EL | Retailers - other | 200 m | 4 Good | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Pourtoi Artisan Bakery NW4 2EL | Manufacturers/packers | 200 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Mat Cafe NW4 2EL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Feb 2026 |
| Farmfoods NW4 2EL | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 200 m | 4 Good | 20 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 94 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 79 |
| Shoplifting | 53 |
| Vehicle crime | 26 |
| Public order | 21 |
| Other theft | 19 |
| Drugs | 18 |
| Burglary | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Robbery | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 7 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (96); On or near Victoria Road (46); On or near Harmony Way (45); On or near Belle Vue Road (34); On or near The Crest (33).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 31% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 16% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 25% | 17% |
| Private rented | 45% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 7% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 26% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 19% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 31% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 68% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 6% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
- Food hygiene ratings JAPANICO (restaurant/cafe/canteen, NW4 1BN) is no longer listed; it was rated Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Fruit2Go (other catering premises, NW4 1DJ) is no longer listed; it was rated Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Mat Fresh Fish 1 (retailers - other, NW4 2DT) is no longer listed; it was rated 4 Good found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Od Yosef Hai Synagogue (other catering premises, NW4 1DJ) now 4 Good, was 3 Generally satisfactory (rated 30 September 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Stratford Road · Victoria Road · Victoria Road · Fabric Mews · Harmony Way · Belle Vue Road · The Crest · Albert Road · First Avenue · Second Avenue · Golders Rise · Sentinel Square
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.