Oak Close London, Barnet
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (N14), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20032160.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2016 the median was £757,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (D: 3, E: 3, F: 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 F; 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 520 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 67 to 72 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 15 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Southgate, about 470 m (0.3 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 48% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | £757,500 | £715,000 | £800,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £757,500 | £725,000 | £790,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £550,000 | £483,000 | £617,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £475,000 | £397,500 | £552,500 |
| 2005 | 1 | £585,000 | £585,000 | £585,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £390,000 | £390,000 | £390,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £252,500 | £250,000 | £255,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £193,000 | £193,000 | £193,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May 2016 | 8 N14 5NR | Detached | £800,000 | |
| 15 Feb 2016 | 4 N14 5NR | Semi-detached | £715,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2015 | 1 N14 5NR | Semi-detached | £790,000 | |
| 18 May 2015 | 3 N14 5NR | Semi-detached | £725,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2009 | 7 N14 5NR | Detached | £483,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2009 | 5 N14 5NR | Detached | £617,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2006 | 6 N14 5NR | Detached | £552,500 | |
| 25 Sep 2006 | 13 N14 5NR | Semi-detached | £397,500 | |
| 8 Apr 2005 | 9 N14 5NR | Semi-detached | £585,000 | |
| 18 Sep 2003 | 11 N14 5NR | Semi-detached | £390,000 | |
| 23 Aug 2000 | 1 N14 5NR | Semi-detached | £255,000 | |
| 9 Jun 2000 | 12 N14 5NR | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 11 Jan 1999 | 10 N14 5NR | Semi-detached | £193,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 130 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5); House, detached (2). Built: 1930-1949 (6); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (4); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 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 F (59% of about 490 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)
- Sir Thomas Lipton Memorial Hospital Osidge, 151 Chase Side, Southgate, London, N14 5HE, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Sir Thomas Lipton Memorial Hospital, Osidge, 151 Chase Side, Southgate, London, N14 5HE, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Sir Thomas Lipton Memorial Hospital, Osidge, 151 Chase Side, Southgate, London, N14 5HE, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Garages Off Linden Road And Pine Road, London, N11 1ER, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
- 70-72 Chase Side, N14 5PH, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- 70-72 Chase Side, N14 5PH, permissioned (1 km (0.6 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, 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| N14 5NR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| N14 5NP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 67 m and 72 m above sea level (69 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N14 5NP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| N14 5NR | 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 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| New Barnet 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Southgate Underground Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Oakwood Underground Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Cockfosters Underground Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Manor Drive (N14) Osidge | 260 m |
| Bus or coach station | Park View Road (N17) Tottenham Hale | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Camden Lock Waterbus Camden Town | 10.6 km (6.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Beverley Court Car Park | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 14 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 20 km (12 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 28.6 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Southgate | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hampden Square Pharmacy | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Beauty Southgate | 300 m |
| Hospital | Finchley Memorial Hospital Cdc | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| Police station | Metropolitan Police - Fishmongers Arms Front Counter | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brunswick Park 15 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Oak Hill Park 32 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,390 m² | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Saracens Rugby Football Club 7.4 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Southgate Chase Allotments 2.9 ha | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 47 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, a listed building (Grade II*), 900 m (0.6 miles) west. 13 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* | 900 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Grovelands Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Broomfield House | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Battle of Barnet 1471 | Registered battlefield | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Triangular Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Church Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Boxer's Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Oak Wood | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Houndsden Spinney | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Sewits Hill | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.9 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 15 |
1 of the street's 15 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkfrith Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 230 m | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hampden Way Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Osidge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brunswick Park Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ashmole Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| De Bohun Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ashmole Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| St Andrew's Southgate Primary School (CE) Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Church Hill School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wolfson Hillel Primary School Jewish | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Exceptional; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| East Barnet School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 |
| West Grove Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkfrith Primary School N14 5NG | School/college/university | 230 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery And Preschool EN4 8LL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Thomas Franks Ltd N14 4PL | Other catering premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Maison Moti N14 4PH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 22 Aug 2020 |
| O.T.C Beverages Limited N14 4QZ | Other catering premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Paint The Town N14 5JN | Other catering premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 6 Sep 2025 |
| Wrangler Burger N14 5JN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Maggies Cafe N14 5JN | Other catering premises | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Oak Hill Bowls Club EN4 8JS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 4 Good | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Hampden Square Pharmacy N14 5JR | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| O Platonas Greek Taverna N14 5JR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Hampden Supermarket N14 5JR | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Radhuni N14 5JR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Azalea Food Centre N14 5JR | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 1 La Bella Pizzeria Limited N14 5JN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Brookside South (10); On or near Exeter Road (10); On or near Knoll Drive (4); On or near Cedar Rise (3); On or near Monkfrith Way (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 48% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 35% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 11% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 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 | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 48% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 85% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
Nearby streets
Monkfrith Way · Knoll Drive · Lawley Road · Oak Way · Bishop Road · Monkfrith Close · Exeter Road · Friars Walk · Brookside South · Exeter Road · Cedar Rise · Monkfrith Way
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.