Lion Yard Underhill, Barnet
7 addresses across 1 postcode (EN5), about 30 m long. USRN 20048110.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £780,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (B: 6).
- 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 New Barnet, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 140 m away, and Brook Farm Open Space (28 hectares) is about 770 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 91 to 93 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Longrove Surgery, about 300 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 58% of households owned their home and 46% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 231 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £780,000 | £780,000 | £780,000 |
| 2021 | 4 | £680,000 | £675,000 | £685,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £760,000 | £760,000 | £760,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £770,000 | £770,000 | £770,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 4 EN5 2BB | Semi-detached | £780,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2021 | 5 EN5 2BB | Semi-detached | £680,000 | New build. |
| 25 Jun 2021 | 3 EN5 2BB | Semi-detached | £680,000 | New build. |
| 25 May 2021 | 2 EN5 2BB | Semi-detached | £685,000 | New build. |
| 27 Apr 2021 | 4 EN5 2BB | Semi-detached | £675,000 | New build. |
| 2 Oct 2019 | 1 EN5 2BB | Semi-detached | £760,000 | New build. |
| 16 Oct 2018 | 6 EN5 2BB | Semi-detached | £770,000 | New build. |
| 19 Mar 2015 | 3 EN5 2BB | Other | £1,250,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 148 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6). Built: 2017 (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
- 1 Lion Yard, Underhill, Great North Road, High Barnet
- 2 Lion Yard, Underhill, Great North Road, High Barnet
- 3 Lion Yard, Underhill, Great North Road, High Barnet
- 4 Lion Yard, Underhill, Great North Road, High Barnet
- 5 Lion Yard, Underhill, Great North Road, High Barnet
- 6 Lion Yard, Underhill, Great North Road, High Barnet
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 (65% of about 600 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)
- Dollis Valley Drive Barnet EN5 2TY: up to 223 homes, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Dollis Valley Estate, Including Former Barnet Hill School, Barnet South Community Association Hall And 131-135 Mays Lane, Bar, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Phase 2, Dollis Valley Estate, Barnet, Herts, EN5, permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Phase 2, Dollis Valley Estate, Barnet, Herts, permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Dollis Valley Estate, Including Former Barnet Hill School, Barnet South Community Association Hall And 131-135 Mays Lane, Barnet, EN5: up to 337 homes, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- Graseby House 5 Fitzjohn Avenue Barnet EN5 2HE: up to 63 homes, permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- 17 Park Road Barnet EN5 5RY: up to 15 homes, permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- 17 Park Road Barnet EN5 5RY: up to 25 homes, permissioned (770 m (0.5 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
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 7 addresses are between 91 m and 93 m above sea level (92 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EN5 2BB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | New Barnet 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Oakleigh Park 924,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Hadley Wood 362,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | High Barnet Underground Station | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Bus stops | 20 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Westcombe Drive Chipping Barnet | 30 m |
| Ferry terminal | Camden Lock Waterbus Camden Town | 12.3 km (7.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest High Barnet Station Car Park (TfL) | 280 m |
| EV charging points | 23 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 23.3 km (14 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 27.1 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Longrove Surgery | 300 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Greenfield Chemist | 300 m |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Vale Drive Primary Care Centre | 300 m |
| Hospital | Hadley Wood Hospital | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Barnet Police Station | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 280 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 140 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Brook Farm Open Space 28 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 910 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King George V Playing Fields 12 ha | 230 m |
| Allotments | Dollis Valley Allotments 1.6 ha | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 7 parks and gardens, 56 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St John the Baptist, a listed building (Grade II*), 930 m (0.6 miles) north-west. 18 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St John the Baptist | Listed building, Grade II* | 930 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Battle of Barnet 1471 | Registered battlefield | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Priddeon's Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Monken Hadley Common | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Newman's Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Bournwell Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Beech Hill Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Deadman's Bottom | Valley | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 1 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 2 |
| 55 to 59 | 0 | 4 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 0 |
7 of the street's 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Pioneer Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 170 m | Outstanding (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Catherine's RC School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 240 m | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School | Secondary | 11–18 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Feb 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: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Barnet and Southgate College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Underhill School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cromer Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Totteridge Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Exceptional; Achievement: Exceptional; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Exceptional; Leadership and governance: Exceptional; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Margaret's Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Foulds School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| JCoSS Jewish | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Monken Hadley CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Exceptional; Achievement: Exceptional; Attendance and behaviour: Exceptional; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Exceptional; Leadership and governance: Exceptional; Post-16 provision: Exceptional; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Pioneer Academy EN5 2BE | School/college/university | 80 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Smart Play EN5 2LZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 120 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 23 Jul 2026 |
| BP Odeon SF Connect EN5 1EQ | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2024 |
| Rainbow Centre EN5 2BE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 4 Good | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Queens Arms EN5 1AB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 6 Dec 2025 |
| Spielburger Restaurant EN5 1AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Barnet Table Tennis Club EN5 2DN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 4 Good | 21 May 2022 |
| Platinum Health Resources Ltd @ St Christopher's House EN5 2EE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jul 2022 |
| Barnet Food & Wine EN5 1ES | Retailers - other | 300 m | 4 Good | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Tesco EN5 1ES | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 300 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jan 2026 |
| New Curry Centre EN5 1ES | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 19 Apr 2026 |
| Vibe Cafe EN5 1ES | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 4 Good | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Lemon Tree EN5 1ES | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Chicken Valley EN5 1ES | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Fresh Fry EN5 1AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 4 Good | 28 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 84 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 |
| Other theft | 19 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 |
| Vehicle crime | 15 |
| Drugs | 14 |
| Robbery | 13 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (139); On or near Highlands Road (24); On or near Fairfield Way (22); On or near Brook Place (14); On or near Westcombe Drive (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 58% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 24% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 42% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 33% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 14% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 19% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 46% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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
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
- EN5 2BB: 7 addresses of 13 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Grasvenor Avenue · Underhill · Westcombe Drive · Barnet Hill · Brook Place · Mays Lane · Highlands Road · Great North Road · Finch Close · Station Road · Benson Close · Elton Avenue
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.