Galva Close London, Enfield
33 addresses across 1 postcode (EN4), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20701062.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 2001 the median was £125,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 30 homes have an energy certificate (C: 16, D: 14).
- 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 Enfield costs £2,268 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 77% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is New Barnet, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Trent Park, is about 250 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 97 m above sea level.
- Noise: 11 of its 33 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cockfosters Medical Ctre, about 180 m away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 200 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 14% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 105 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2001 | 6 EN4 0AH | Flat or maisonette | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
30 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 54 m². Most common: Flat (29); Maisonette, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1976-1982 (15); 1983-1990 (6); 1967-1975 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (22); rented (private) (2); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (13 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Enfield in 2026-27: Band D £2,268 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,512 | £1,764 | £2,016 | £2,268 | £2,772 | £3,276 | £3,779 | £4,535 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (27% of about 990 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): Borough wide.
- 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)
- Woodgate House And Studio Games Road Cockfosters EN4 9HN: up to 12 homes, permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Land Adjacent To 106 -128 Mount Pleasant And 27-37, Langford Road, Barnet, EN4 9HG, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Land Adjacent To 106 -128 Mount Pleasant And 27-37 Langford Road , Barnet, EN4 9HG, permissioned (670 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 97 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EN4 0AH | 100% | 77% | 77% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | New Barnet 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Oakleigh Park 924,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Hadley Wood 362,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Cockfosters Underground Station | 210 m |
| Oakwood Underground Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Belmont Avenue East Barnet | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Park View Road (N17) Tottenham Hale | 8.9 km (5.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Camden Lock Waterbus Camden Town | 12.1 km (7.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cockfosters Station Car Park (TfL) | 240 m |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 21.5 km (13 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Luton Airport LTN | 29.2 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cockfosters Medical Ctre | 180 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Simmons Chemist | 190 m |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cockfosters Dental Practice | 280 m |
| Hospital | Hadley Wood Hospital | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Barnet Police Station | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Salford - Chapel Street - Vimto Gardens, Chapel Street | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Trent Park 196 ha | 250 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,760 m² | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Saracens Rugby Football Club 7.4 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cat Hill Allotments 4.5 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 197 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Trent Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east. 12 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Trent Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Battle of Barnet 1471 | Registered battlefield | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church Wood | Wood | 650 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Triangular Wood | Wood | 900 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Oak Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Beech Hill Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Sewits Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Deadman's Bottom | Valley | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 22 | 33 |
11 of the street's 33 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 Enfield: see them on the Enfield page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 210 m | No published inspection |
| Southgate School | Secondary | 11–18 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| East Barnet School | Secondary | 11–18 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (May 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 |
| Danegrove Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| De Bohun Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brookhill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Barnet Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Margaret's Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Livingstone Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Monkfrith Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| JCoSS Jewish | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Church Hill School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deserie Meze Bar EN4 0BX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Fuel bar Cockfosters EN4 0BX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2022 |
| Kiyoto Sushi EN4 0BX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Chippers EN4 0BX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Miracles Coffee Shop Ltd EN4 0BX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Fios Food Centre EN4 0BX | Retailers - other | 130 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Middeys Brasserie EN4 0BX | Other catering premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Firedog EN4 0BX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 4 Good | 16 Aug 2025 |
| Arditi Fisherman EN4 0BX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Little Crafters Cafe EN4 0DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Marlos kitchen & bar EN4 0DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Deraliye EN4 0DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Grande Caffe Bar EN4 0DL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Trent C Of E Primary School EN4 9JH | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Simmons Chemist EN4 0DA | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 21 Sep 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Vehicle crime | 17 |
| Burglary | 13 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Norfolk Close (30); On or near Mount Close (20); On or near Supermarket (18); On or near Galva Close (13); On or near Belmont Close (12).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 46% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 14% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 12% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 62% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 26% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 17% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 52% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 38% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 13% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 18% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 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) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 39% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 70% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 9% | 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
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
- EN4 0AH: 33 addresses
Nearby streets
Mount Pleasant · Cockfosters Parade · Mount Close · Belmont Close · Church Way · Church Way · Cockfosters Road · Norfolk Close · Heddon Court Avenue · Chalk Lane · Cockfosters Road · Station Parade
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.