Caversham Drive London, Barnet
11 addresses across 3 postcodes (NW9), about 220 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20001970.
- 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 D; Band D in Barnet costs £2,133 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Mill Hill Broadway, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 420 m (0.3 miles) away, and Sunnyhill Park (22 hectares) is about 520 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 52 to 54 m above sea level.
- Noise: 11 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Everglade Medical Practice, about 360 m away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 9% of households owned their home and 37% 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 violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (49% of about 890 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)
- Barnet And Southgate College, Grahame Park Way, Colindale, NW9 5RA, permissioned (390 m)
- öBarnet And Southgate College, Grahame Park Way,Colindale,NW9 5RAö, permissioned (390 m)
- Grahame Park Estate - Bounded By Lanacre Avenue To The West, Grahame Park Way To The South And Field Mead To The North London NW9: up to 2,215 homes, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Development Plot B6 (Grahame Park Estate Regeneration), Lanacre Avenue, Colindale, NW9, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Grahame Park Estate Colindale London NW9 5XA: up to 2,088 homes, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Grahame Park Estate - Bounded By Lanacre Avenue To The West, Grahame Park Way To The South And Field Mead To The North London, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Phase 1B, Grahame Park Estate, Colindale, London NW9, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Development Plot B6 (Grahame Park Estate Regeneration) Lanacre Avenue Colindale NW9: up to 92 homes, permissioned (520 m (0.3 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 11 addresses are between 52 m and 54 m above sea level (53 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW9 5NZ | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| NW9 5QW | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| NW9 5QY | 75% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Mill Hill Broadway 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hendon 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Brent Cross West 675,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Colindale Underground Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Burnt Oak Underground Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fiveways Corner Mill Hill | 240 m |
| Bus or coach station | Finchley Road Underground Station | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | London Zoo Waterbus Stop Regents Park | 9 km (5.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Draper Car Park | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 21.1 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Everglade Medical Practice | 360 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mcparland Ha LTD | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oris Dental Centre | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | UCLH Outreach: Bmi The Garden Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Colindale Police Station | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 750 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Sunnyhill Park 22 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 200 m² | 280 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chase Lodge Playing Fields 9.8 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Montrose Avenue Allotments 1.2 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 27 hectares in all.
Landmarks
9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Featherstone Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Hendon Grove | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) south |
| Drivers Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Sheepwash Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Holcombe Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Holcombe Dale | Valley | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 15.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; all three are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 7 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 4 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 0 |
11 of the street's 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 11 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 130 m | Report card (Apr 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; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 130 m | No published inspection |
| Hasmonean High School for Girls Jewish | Secondary | 11–18 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Saracens High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Orion Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Copthall School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sunnyfields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 |
| Woodcroft Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Goldbeaters Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Dollis Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's and St John's CofE School Church of England | All-through | 3–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Colindale Foodbank NW9 5QY | Other catering premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Impact Food Group NW9 5PE | School/college/university | 130 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Restaurant Associates @RAF Hendon NW9 5LL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Laboratory Spa & Health Club NW4 4TJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Nez Supermarket NW7 2QJ | Retailers - other | 280 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 May 2026 |
| Nisa Day One NW7 2QJ | Retailers - other | 280 m | 4 Good | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Nez Cafe NW7 2QJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Learn & Play Childcare NW9 5PX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Own Care Limited NW4 4TJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Barnet Food Share Coop NW9 5XB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 25 Oct 2019 |
| Graham Park Halal Butchers NW9 5XB | Retailers - other | 390 m | 4 Good | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Zahra Newsagent NW9 5XB | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2026 |
| FUSE Youth Project NW9 5XB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 4 Good | 20 Sep 2024 |
| HAWA CHARITY NW9 5XB | Other catering premises | 390 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Oriental House / New Ocean Bar NW9 5XB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 25 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Everglade Strand (31); On or near M1 (26).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 26 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 36% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 9% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 3% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 73% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 20% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 4% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 32% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 17% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 33% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 74% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 8% | 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
Postcodes on this street
- NW9 5NZ: 5 addresses
- NW9 5QW: 5 addresses of 12 in the postcode
- NW9 5QY: 1 address of 7 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Grahame Park Way · Corner Mead · M1 · Watford Way · Everglade Strand · Broadhead Strand · M1 · Ruby Way · Coxwell Boulevard · Watford Way · Franco Avenue · South Mead
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.