Lancaster Close London, Barnet
44 addresses across 1 postcode (NW9), about 180 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20025670.
- Energy: 36 homes have an energy certificate (B: 6, C: 8, E: 22).
- Flood: 2 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 950 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 150 m away, and Mill Hill Park (4.1 hectares) is about 640 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 55 to 57 m above sea level.
- Noise: 43 of its 44 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Everglade Medical Practice, about 420 m (0.3 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 27% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 138 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
36 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 90 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (17); House, end-terrace (11); House, mid-terrace (8). Built: 1991-1995 (25); 1996-2002 (7); 1983-1990 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (36).
Each home's certificates and sales (30 addresses)
- 1, Lancaster Close
- 2, Lancaster Close
- 3, Lancaster Close
- 4, Lancaster Close
- 5, Lancaster Close
- 6, Lancaster Close
- 7, Lancaster Close
- 8, Lancaster Close
- 9, Lancaster Close
- 10, Lancaster Close
- 12, Lancaster Close
- 13, Lancaster Close
- 15, Lancaster Close
- 18, Lancaster Close
- 19, Lancaster Close
- 20, Lancaster Close
- 24, Lancaster Close
- 25, Lancaster Close
- 26, Lancaster Close
- 27, Lancaster Close
- 28, Lancaster Close
- 31, Lancaster Close
- 34, Lancaster Close
- 35, Lancaster Close
- 36, Lancaster Close
- 37, Lancaster Close
- 38, Lancaster Close
- 39, Lancaster Close
- 41, Lancaster Close
- 43, Lancaster Close
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 (37% of about 940 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 (170 m)
- öBarnet And Southgate College, Grahame Park Way,Colindale,NW9 5RAö, permissioned (170 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 (280 m)
- Douglas Bader Park Estate Colindale London NW9: up to 753 homes, permissioned (390 m)
- Grahame Park Estate Colindale London NW9 5XA: up to 2,088 homes, permissioned (460 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 (470 m (0.3 miles))
- 551 Watford Way, London, NW7 2PU, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- 551 Watford Way, London, NW7 2PU, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 25 January 2027 to 19 February 2027: AFFINITY WATER - C, Utility asset works, road closure, on the carriageway (major (paa) works, permit applied for)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 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 44 addresses are between 55 m and 57 m above sea level (56 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW9 5RE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Mill Hill Broadway 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hendon 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Brent Cross West 675,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Colindale Underground Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Burnt Oak Underground Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wiggins Mead Mill Hill | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Finchley Road Underground Station | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | London Zoo Waterbus Stop Regents Park | 9.6 km (6 miles) |
| Car parks | Bunns Lane Car Park | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 21.2 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Everglade Medical Practice | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mcparland Ha LTD | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chase Lodge Dental | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | UCLH Outreach: Bmi The Garden Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Colindale Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 750 m² | 150 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Mill Hill Park 4.1 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 180 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 13 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.8 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 15 hectares in all.
Landmarks
4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Featherstone Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Drivers Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Sheepwash Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Holcombe Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Hendon Grove | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Holcombe Dale | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 15.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 10 |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 13 |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 11 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 10 |
43 of the street's 44 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orion Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 380 m | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St James' Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | 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 |
| Saracens High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hasmonean High School for Girls Jewish | Secondary | 11–18 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodcroft Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Copthall School | Secondary | 11–18 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Goldbeaters Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Annunciation Catholic Infant School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Annunciation RC Junior School Roman Catholic | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dollis Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BP Connect NW7 2ET | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 6 Sep 2025 |
| Oriental House / New Ocean Bar NW9 5XB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 25 Sep 2026 |
| Bread N Butter Project CIC NW9 5XA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 4 Good | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Amin Charcoal & Pizza NW9 5XA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Barnet Food Share Coop NW9 5XB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 25 Oct 2019 |
| Graham Park Halal Butchers NW9 5XB | Retailers - other | 350 m | 4 Good | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Zahra Newsagent NW9 5XB | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2026 |
| FUSE Youth Project NW9 5XB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 4 Good | 20 Sep 2024 |
| HAWA CHARITY NW9 5XB | Other catering premises | 360 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bright Little Stars Nursery NW7 2AQ | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Tesco Express NW9 5YT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 390 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2026 |
| The Orion Primary School NW7 2AL | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| The Colindale Foodbank NW9 5QY | Other catering premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Lemar Food (storage) NW7 2AJ | Distributors/Transporters | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Greentop Centre NW9 5WR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 10 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 |
| Shoplifting | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Withers Mead (23); On or near Petrol Station (23); On or near Satchell Mead (20); On or near Claude Avenue (14); On or near Dunn Mead (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 27% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 10% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 7% | 1% |
| Social rented | 40% | 17% |
| Private rented | 26% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 12% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 24% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 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) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: AFFINITY WATER - C: Utility asset works, 25 January 2027 to 19 February 2027 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Bulldogs Basketball CIC (school/college/university, NW9 4AS) is no longer listed; it was rated Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings HAWA CHARITY (other catering premises, NW9 5XB) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NW9 5RE: 44 addresses of 45 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Wiggins Mead · Rowan Avenue · Satchell Mead · Edgecumbe Avenue · Charmille Avenue · Dunn Mead · Ferrie Close · Withers Mead · University Close · M1 · Claude Avenue · Field 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.