Hook Walk London, Barnet
8 addresses across 1 postcode (HA8), about 90 m long. USRN 20024021.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2014 the median was £347,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 5).
- Flood: 10 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 C; 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 Mill Hill Broadway, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Watling Park, is about 80 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 54 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Parkview Surgery, about 400 m (0.2 miles) away, with 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 430 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 32% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 85 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | £347,500 | £347,500 | £347,500 |
| 2008 | 1 | £192,000 | £192,000 | £192,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £122,750 | £121,500 | £124,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £82,500 | £82,500 | £82,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Feb 2014 | 1 HA8 9EQ | Terraced | £347,500 | |
| 6 Oct 2008 | 8 HA8 9EQ | Terraced | £192,000 | |
| 2 Nov 2006 | 7 HA8 9EQ | Terraced | £215,000 | |
| 15 Nov 2000 | 6 HA8 9EQ | Terraced | £124,000 | |
| 12 Oct 2000 | 9 HA8 9EQ | Semi-detached | £121,500 | |
| 13 Nov 1998 | 8 HA8 9EQ | Terraced | £82,500 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 67 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (3); Flat (2); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1930-1949 (3); 1900-1929 (1); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (3); owner-occupied (1); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 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 C (48% of about 520 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, The Watling Estate (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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)
- The Vicarage, Deans Lane, Edgware, HA8 9NT, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- The Vicarage , Deans Lane, Edgware, HA8 9NT, permissioned (640 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 10 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 10 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 5 medium, 5 low and 0 very low.
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: the postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 54 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HA8 9EQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Mill Hill Broadway 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hendon 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Kenton 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Burnt Oak Underground Station | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Edgware Underground Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Colindale Underground Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Edwin Road Burnt Oak | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Finchley Road Underground Station | 9 km (5.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | London Zoo Waterbus Stop Regents Park | 10.7 km (6.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Bunns Lane Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 20.6 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Parkview Surgery | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 16 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pharmco | 320 m |
| NHS dentists | 19 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 180 m |
| Hospital | Edgware Hospital (Beh-Mht Services) | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Colindale Police Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 320 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Watling Park 10 ha | 80 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,580 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | Montrose Playing Fields 11 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Abbots Road Allotments 8,560 m² | 60 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 14 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Canons Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Canons Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Spinney | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) west |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Featherstone Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Stoney Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Stoney Wood Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Holcombe Dale | Valley | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 8 | 8 |
None of the street's 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menorah Foundation School Jewish | Primary | 3–11 | 180 m | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Annunciation RC Junior School Roman Catholic | Primary | 7–11 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Deansbrook Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Deansbrook Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Watling Park School | Primary | 4–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Woodcroft Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Goldbeaters Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Annunciation Catholic Infant School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–7 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Shalom Noam Primary School Jewish | Primary | 4–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mathilda Marks-Kennedy Jewish Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jan 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: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Edgware Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Barnfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menorah Grammar School HA8 0QS | School/college/university | 140 m | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2026 |
| 120 (Hendon) SQN HA8 0RB | Retailers - other | 140 m | Exempt | |
| Bang Bang Chicken HA8 9BU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Pharmco Pharmacy HA8 9BU | Retailers - other | 330 m | Exempt | |
| Deansbrook Supermarket HA8 9BU | Retailers - other | 330 m | 4 Good | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Stanley Food & Wine HA8 9BU | Retailers - other | 330 m | 4 Good | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Dessani Off Licence HA8 9BU | Retailers - other | 330 m | Exempt | |
| Jesh Food And Wine HA8 9BU | Retailers - other | 330 m | 4 Good | 12 Dec 2024 |
| JoaJay Burgers HA8 9JB | Mobile caterer | 370 m | 4 Good | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Global News HA8 9BX | Retailers - other | 390 m | 4 Good | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Alis Charcoal Grill HA8 9BX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Dolphin Fish And Kebabs HA8 9BX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Co Op HA8 9BX | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Busy Beez Cafe Ltd HA8 9BX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| The Chocolate Box HA8 9BX | Retailers - other | 390 m | 4 Good | 13 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Crispin Road (13); On or near Edwin Road (13); On or near Langham Gardens (10); On or near Cardinal Close (9); On or near Deans Close (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 29% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 32% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 13% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 50% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 37% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 20% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 32% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 59% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 32% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 70% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 6% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
- HA8 9EQ: 8 addresses of 14 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Hook Walk · Langham Gardens · Deansbrook Road · Dean Walk · Cardinal Close · Islip Gardens · Crispin Road · Edwin Road · Brook Walk · Walter Walk · Langham Road · Deans Close
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.