Dover Close Hendon, Barnet
19 addresses across 1 postcode (NW2), about 30 m long. USRN 20012955.
- Sales: 26 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £350,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (C: 17).
- Flood: 6 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 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Cricklewood, about 730 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Claremont Park, is about 640 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 17.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 52 m above sea level.
- Noise: 19 of its 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Pennine Drive Practice, about 710 m (0.4 miles) away, with 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 38% of households owned their home and 44% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 62 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £173,000 | £173,000 | £173,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £184,000 | £184,000 | £184,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £197,500 | £165,000 | £230,000 |
| 2004 | 3 | £193,000 | £165,000 | £195,000 |
| 2002 | 3 | £158,100 | £137,500 | £195,000 |
| 2001 | 4 | £118,200 | £95,000 | £125,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| 1999 | 4 | £103,475 | £86,000 | £110,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £72,000 | £72,000 | £72,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jul 2026 | 8 NW2 1AQ | Flat or maisonette | £215,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Nov 2025 | 16 NW2 1AQ | Flat or maisonette | £350,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Jul 2025 | 2 NW2 1AQ | Other | £395,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 Oct 2015 | 12 NW2 1AQ | Flat or maisonette | £275,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Apr 2010 | 2 NW2 1AQ | Flat or maisonette | £250,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Jan 2009 | 12 NW2 1AQ | Flat or maisonette | £173,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Jul 2007 | 7 NW2 1AQ | Flat or maisonette | £184,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Jul 2005 | 14 NW2 1AQ | Flat or maisonette | £230,000 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Jan 2005 | 11 NW2 1AQ | Flat or maisonette | £165,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Oct 2004 | 13 NW2 1AQ | Flat or maisonette | £195,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Apr 2004 | 1 NW2 1AQ | Flat or maisonette | £193,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Jan 2004 | 10 NW2 1AQ | Semi-detached | £165,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Nov 2002 | 4 NW2 1AQ | Flat or maisonette | £195,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Aug 2002 | 18 NW2 1AQ | Flat or maisonette | £158,100 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Jul 2002 | 17 NW2 1AQ | Flat or maisonette | £137,500 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Sep 2001 | 5 NW2 1AQ | Semi-detached | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Jun 2001 | 10 NW2 1AQ | Flat or maisonette | £123,400 | Leasehold. |
| 25 May 2001 | 8 NW2 1AQ | Flat or maisonette | £113,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Feb 2001 | 11 NW2 1AQ | Flat or maisonette | £95,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Nov 2000 | 10 NW2 1AQ | Flat or maisonette | £105,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Sep 1999 | 9 NW2 1AQ | Flat or maisonette | £86,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Jul 1999 | 14 NW2 1AQ | Flat or maisonette | £107,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Jul 1999 | 4 NW2 1AQ | Flat or maisonette | £99,950 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Mar 1999 | 16 NW2 1AQ | Flat or maisonette | £110,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Mar 1998 | 17 NW2 1AQ | Flat or maisonette | £72,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Aug 1997 | 15 NW2 1AQ | Flat or maisonette | £82,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 61 m². Most common: Flat (17). Built: 1991-1995 (8); 1996-2002 (5); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (10); owner-occupied (7).
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 (51% of about 860 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)
- 220 The Vale London NW11 8SR: up to 14 homes, permissioned (310 m)
- 220 The Vale, London, NW11 8SR, permissioned (310 m)
- Land Off Brent Terrace, London, NW2 (The Brent Terrace Triangles): up to 47 homes, permissioned (340 m)
- Former Parcel Force Depot, Geron Way, London, NW2, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Parcel Force Depot, Geron Way, London, NW2, permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Land Off Brent Terrace, London, NW2, (The Brent Terrace Triangles), permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Cricklewood Broadway Retail Park: up to 380 homes, pending decision (510 m (0.3 miles))
- 303-309 Cricklewood Broadway: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (530 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 6 at medium risk and 12 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 52 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW2 1AQ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cricklewood 859,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Brent Cross West 675,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Hendon 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Brent Cross Underground Station | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Willesden Green Underground Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Golders Green Underground Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Caney Mews Cricklewood | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Finchley Road Underground Station | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | London Zoo Waterbus Stop Regents Park | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Broadway Parade Car Park | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 44 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 300 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 19.8 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pennine Drive Practice | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 14 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest W Price (Chemist) | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cricklewood Dental Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Willesden Hospital (Roundwood Resource Centre & Willesden Centre For Psychological Treatment) | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | West Hampstead Police Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Claremont Park 1.8 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Basinghill Park 2.6 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 80 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Clitterhouse Playing Fields 17 ha | 280 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,810 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 4.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hampstead Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.5 km (1 mile) south-east. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hampstead Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Hoop Lane Jewish Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and St. Margaret's Church | World Heritage Site | 9.6 km (6 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Westbere Copse | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Leg of Mutton Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| West Heath | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Welsh Harp Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| The Decoy | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| North Hill | Hill | 3.3 km (2 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 17.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 7 |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 6 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 6 |
19 of the street's 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 140 m | No published inspection |
| Our Lady of Grace RC Infant and Nursery School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–7 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Childs Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Mora Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wessex Gardens Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Clarion | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rimon Jewish Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Junior School Roman Catholic | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hampstead School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| All Saints' CofE Primary School NW2 Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Anson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A D Food & Wine NW2 1BR | Retailers - other | 70 m | 4 Good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Claremont Jmi School NW2 1AB | School/college/university | 140 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Our Yard At Clitterhouse Farm NW2 1AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 4 Good | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Harissa And Lemon NW2 1AP | Mobile caterer | 210 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Vodka Store / Whiskey Store / Gin Store / Beer Store NW2 6GH | Retailers - other | 340 m | Exempt | |
| Brent Cross Drinks & Snacks Supermarket/Sip Up-24/7 Alcohol NW2 6GH | Distributors/Transporters | 340 m | Exempt | |
| Handles Coffee NW2 6GH | Distributors/Transporters | 340 m | Exempt | |
| Claremont Community Pre-School NW2 1TA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2025 |
| ATC Fuel Ltd NW2 6ND | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2026 |
| Holy Mission Of Guru Nanak NW2 6QD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 May 2026 |
| The Cricklewood Club (London Midland Railway Club) NW2 6JP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Soumer Express Bakery & Grill NW2 6JR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Cricklewood Boxing Club - Cafe NW2 6JR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2024 |
| Gladstone Mini Mart NW2 6LB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Skipper's Fish and Chips NW2 6LB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Claremont Road (15); On or near Chiltern Gardens (15); On or near Caney Mews (12); On or near Dover Close (10); On or near Quantock Gardens (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 38% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 16% | 17% |
| Private rented | 46% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 21% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 17% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 32% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 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) | 44% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 68% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 9% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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 Harissa And Lemon (mobile caterer, NW2 1AP) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 22 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NW2 1AQ: 19 addresses of 20 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Caney Mews · Brent Terrace · Quantock Gardens · Chiltern Gardens · Pennine Drive · Compton Close · Woodvale Way · Cotswold Gardens · Mendip Drive · Donoghue Business Park · Roman Road · Sandifer Drive
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.