Oakham Close London, Barnet
4 addresses across 1 postcode (EN4), about 30 m long. USRN 20032310.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £1,140,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 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 D; 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 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Trent Park, is about 400 m (0.2 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 99 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 4 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cockfosters Medical Ctre, about 750 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 74% of households owned their home and 48% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 36 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £1,140,000 | £1,140,000 | £1,140,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £675,000 | £675,000 | £675,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £650,000 | £645,000 | £655,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £420,000 | £420,000 | £420,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 1996 | 2 | £295,000 | £290,000 | £300,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 2021 | 1 EN4 9TS | Detached | £1,140,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2011 | 3 EN4 9TS | Detached | £675,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2006 | 2 EN4 9TS | Detached | £645,000 | |
| 19 May 2006 | 1 EN4 9TS | Detached | £655,000 | |
| 1 Sep 2000 | 1 EN4 9TS | Detached | £420,000 | |
| 14 Feb 1997 | 3 EN4 9TS | Detached | £260,000 | New build. |
| 13 Dec 1996 | 1 EN4 9TS | Detached | £290,000 | New build. |
| 29 Nov 1996 | 2 EN4 9TS | Detached | £300,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 158 m². Most common: House, detached (2). Built: 1976-1982 (1); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 D (31% of about 680 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: 3 protected trees on or by this street.
- 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 (80 m)
- Land Adjacent To 106 -128 Mount Pleasant And 27-37 Langford Road , Barnet, EN4 9HG, permissioned (340 m)
- Land Adjacent To 106 -128 Mount Pleasant And 27-37, Langford Road, Barnet, EN4 9HG, permissioned (340 m)
- 383 Cockfosters Road, EN4 0JS, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
- 383 Cockfosters Road, EN4 0JS, permissioned (940 m (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
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 99 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EN4 9TS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | New Barnet 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Oakleigh Park 924,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Hadley Wood 362,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Cockfosters Underground Station | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Oakwood Underground Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Trent Country Park Hadley Wood | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Waltham Cross | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Camden Lock Waterbus Camden Town | 12.6 km (7.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cockfosters Station Car Park (TfL) | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 22 km (14 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Luton Airport LTN | 28.6 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cockfosters Medical Ctre | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Simmons Chemist | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cockfosters Dental Practice | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Hadley Wood Hospital | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Barnet Police Station | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Salford - Chapel Street - Vimto Gardens, Chapel Street | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Trent Park 196 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 5,020 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.0 ha | 360 m |
| Allotments | Cat Hill Allotments 4.5 ha | 860 m (0.5 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), 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east. 9 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 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Moated site, Camlet Moat, Moat Wood | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Battle of Barnet 1471 | Registered battlefield | 3.3 km (2 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church Wood | Wood | 630 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Oak Wood | Wood | 650 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Beech Hill Lake | Lake or reservoir | 720 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Seedfield Spinney | Wood | 940 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Sewits Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Deadman's Bottom | Valley | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.5 | 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 | 3 | 4 |
1 of the street's 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 380 m | No published inspection |
| Livingstone Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| JCoSS Jewish | Secondary | 11–19 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Margaret's Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| 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 |
| Danegrove Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brookhill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Southgate School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| De Bohun Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Barnet Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cromer Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cock Inn EN4 9HU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Cockfosters Bowling Club EN4 9JG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 17 Aug 2022 |
| Southgate Old Scholars Association EN4 9JG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cockfosters Football Club EN4 9JG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Cockfosters Cricket Club EN4 9JG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jul 2024 |
| Cockfosters Service Station EN4 0JY | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 25 Oct 2025 |
| B&M Traders Limited EN4 0JY | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2026 |
| The House - Cafe EN4 9JQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Treasure boxing club EN4 9JQ | School/college/university | 370 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cockfoster's SF Connect EN4 0DZ | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Nov 2024 |
| Trent C Of E Primary School EN4 9JH | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Mount Parade Mini Market EN4 9DD | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2021 |
| Popeyes Fish And Chips Kebab EN4 9DD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Cafe Cockfosters EN4 0DZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Pizza Napolitano EN4 9DD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 30 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wilton Road (10); On or near The Paddocks (6); On or near Chalk Lane (6); On or near Bolingbroke Close (5); On or near Fairgreen East (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 74% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 45% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 23% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 54% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 31% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 11% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 14% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | under 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 53% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 48% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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 9TS: 4 addresses
Nearby streets
Verwood Drive · Gatcombe Way · Lichfield Close · Games Road · Gatcombe Way · Bolingbroke Close · The Paddocks · Osborne Close · Cheriton Close · Wilton Road · Games Road · Fairgreen East
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.