Pymmes Brook Drive Barnet
18 addresses across 2 postcodes (EN4), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20035400.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £380,095 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 6).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 New Barnet, about 660 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Belmont Avenue Pleasure Ground, is about 570 m (0.4 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: Its addresses are 53 to 56 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Village Surgery, about 410 m (0.3 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 640 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 66% of households owned their home and 45% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | £380,095 | £45,190 | £715,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £598,750 | £595,000 | £602,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £252,600 | £252,600 | £252,600 |
| 2012 | 1 | £480,000 | £480,000 | £480,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £382,000 | £382,000 | £382,000 |
| 2002 | 3 | £267,500 | £267,000 | £275,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £213,000 | £213,000 | £213,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £168,000 | £168,000 | £168,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov 2020 | 5 EN4 9RU | Detached | £715,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2020 | 12A EN4 9RU | Detached | £45,190 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Jul 2016 | 11 EN4 9RU | Detached | £602,500 | |
| 18 Jan 2016 | 7 EN4 9RU | Detached | £595,000 | |
| 12 Sep 2014 | 12B EN4 9RU | Detached | £252,600 | |
| 22 Jun 2012 | 8 EN4 9RU | Detached | £480,000 | |
| 8 May 2007 | 10 EN4 9RU | Detached | £382,000 | |
| 2 Sep 2002 | 4 EN4 9RU | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 1 Feb 2002 | 14 EN4 9RU | Detached | £267,000 | |
| 11 Jan 2002 | 2 EN4 9RU | Detached | £267,500 | |
| 28 Oct 1999 | 7 EN4 9RU | Detached | £213,000 | |
| 25 Jul 1997 | 9 EN4 9RU | Detached | £168,000 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 111 m². Most common: House, detached (8); Flat (1). Built: 1976-1982 (4); 1967-1975 (4); 2007-2011 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (2).
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 C (31% of about 720 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)
- 181 Victoria Road, Barnet, EN4 9PA, permissioned (350 m)
- 181 Victoria Road, Barnet, permissioned (350 m)
- 183 Victoria Road Barnet EN4 9PA: up to 15 homes, permissioned (360 m)
- Land Adjacent To 106 -128 Mount Pleasant And 27-37, Langford Road, Barnet, EN4 9HG, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Land Adjacent To 106 -128 Mount Pleasant And 27-37 Langford Road , Barnet, EN4 9HG, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- 142 East Barnet Road, Barnet, Herts, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- 142 East Barnet Road, Barnet, Herts, EN4 8RD, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Sainsburies, East Barnet Road, not permissioned (530 m (0.3 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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 7 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 14 homes the Environment Agency counts, 1 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 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: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| EN4 9RU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| EN4 9RB | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 53 m and 56 m above sea level (55 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EN4 9RB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| EN4 9RU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | New Barnet 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Oakleigh Park 924,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Hadley Wood 362,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Cockfosters Underground Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Park Road / New Barnet | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Park View Road (N17) Tottenham Hale | 9.7 km (6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Camden Lock Waterbus Camden Town | 12.3 km (7.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kingmaker House Car Park | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 22.2 km (14 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Luton Airport LTN | 28.6 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Village Surgery | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Svr Pharmacy | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Hadley Wood Hospital | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Barnet Police Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Salford - Chapel Street - Vimto Gardens, Chapel Street | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Belmont Avenue Pleasure Ground 1.3 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,020 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Victoria Recreation Ground 5.6 ha | 320 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cat Hill Allotments 4.5 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Trent Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east. 8 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 | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Battle of Barnet 1471 | Registered battlefield | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Beech Hill Lake | Lake or reservoir | 780 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Sewits Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Newman's Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Church Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Monken Hadley Common | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Deadman's Bottom | Valley | 3.1 km (1.9 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 18 |
3 of the street's 18 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 340 m | No published inspection |
| Livingstone Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brookhill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| JCoSS Jewish | Secondary | 11–19 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Trent CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Danegrove Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| East Barnet School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Cromer Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Barnet Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Southgate School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Church Hill School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| De Bohun Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caretech Community Services EN4 9QF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Pizza Napolitano EN4 9DD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 4 Good | 30 Apr 2026 |
| St Margaret's Nursery School EN4 9NT | School/college/university | 280 m | 4 Good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Mount Parade Mini Market EN4 9DD | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2021 |
| Popeyes Fish And Chips Kebab EN4 9DD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Bodens EN4 8RF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2022 |
| Barnet Turkish Kitchen EN4 8RF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2025 |
| SHISH MAN EN4 8RF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Angel Cafe EN4 9BS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Eesa Local EN4 8RD | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Majestic Wine Warehouse EN4 8RD | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Mah Cafe EN4 8RD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2026 |
| New Barnet Community Centre EN4 9PF | Other catering premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2026 |
| New Barnet Express EN4 8RN | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Livingstone School EN4 9BU | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Appletree Gardens (14); On or near Margaret Road (12); On or near Kenley Close (5); On or near Edgeworth Road (3); On or near Botany Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 66% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 7% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 34% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 12% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 16% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 45% | 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) | 45% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings SHISH MAN (restaurant/cafe/canteen, EN4 8RF) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Margaret Road · Silvercliffe Gardens · Botany Close · Pensilver Close · Edgeworth Road · Astera Mews · Kenley Close · Crescent Road · Appletree Gardens · Edgeworth Road · Provenance Gardens · Dianne 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.