Dowd Close London, Barnet
14 addresses across 1 postcode (N11), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20012957.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Oakleigh Park, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Brunswick Park, is about 70 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 49 to 50 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 14 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Brunswick Park Medical Practice, about 100 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 69% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 124 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
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 94 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 (67% of about 810 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)
- Garages Off Linden Road And Pine Road, London, N11 1ER, permissioned (250 m)
- North London Business Park, not permissioned (390 m)
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 14 addresses are between 49 m and 50 m above sea level (50 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N11 1EW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Oakleigh Park 924,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| New Southgate 920,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | |
| New Barnet 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Southgate Underground Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Arnos Grove Underground Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest North London Business Park Brunswick Park | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Park View Road (N17) Tottenham Hale | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Camden Lock Waterbus Camden Town | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Mervo Trans Parking | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 20 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 19.7 km (12 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 27.8 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brunswick Park Medical Practice | 100 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hampden Square Pharmacy | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hampden Dental Clinic | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Finchley Memorial Hospital Cdc | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Metropolitan Police - Fishmongers Arms Front Counter | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brunswick Park 15 ha | 70 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Oak Hill Park 32 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,990 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest New Southgate Recreation Ground 5.8 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barfield Allotments 8,360 m² | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 46 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, a listed building (Grade II*), 920 m (0.6 miles) north-west. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin | Listed building, Grade II* | 920 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Grovelands Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Broomfield House | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coppetts Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Triangular Wood | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Church Wood | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Houndsden Spinney | Wood | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
| Boxer's Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2 miles) north-east |
| Sewits Hill | Hill | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 14 |
2 of the street's 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Park Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 180 m | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School | Secondary | 11–19 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hampden Way Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ashmole Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Monkfrith Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Church Hill School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ashmole Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Mar 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: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Osidge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holly Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| All Saints' CofE Nursery and Primary School N20 Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School N11 Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Park Jmi School N14 5DU | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Active London N14 5DU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Pizza Hut N14 5JR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 20 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cambstone Close (28); On or near Pine Road (14); On or near Howard Close (13); On or near Brunswick Park Gardens (11); On or near Parking Area (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 69% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 10% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 18% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 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 | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 80% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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 The Jerk Place (school/college/university, N14 5DU) is no longer listed; it was rated 4 Good found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- N11 1EW: 14 addresses
Nearby streets
Valerian Walk · Gardners Close · Nurserymans Road · Pine Road · Goldrill Drive · Brunswick Park Gardens · Prevost Road · Brunswick Park Gardens · Goldrill Drive · Cambstone Close · Brunswick Park Gardens · Linden Road
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.