St Wilfrid's Close Barnet
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (EN4), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20038500.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 9, D: 2).
- 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 91% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is New Barnet, about 560 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Belmont Avenue Pleasure Ground, is about 520 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 54 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is East Barnet Health Centre, about 140 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 43% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 80 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
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 51 m². Most common: Flat (4); Maisonette, semi-detached (4); Maisonette, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (6); 1930-1949 (4); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (social) (1); rented (private) (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 D (31% of about 750 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)
- 183 Victoria Road Barnet EN4 9PA: up to 15 homes, permissioned (110 m)
- 181 Victoria Road, Barnet, EN4 9PA, permissioned (130 m)
- 181 Victoria Road, Barnet, permissioned (130 m)
- 142 East Barnet Road, Barnet, Herts, permissioned (240 m)
- 142 East Barnet Road, Barnet, Herts, EN4 8RD, permissioned (240 m)
- Sainsburies, East Barnet Road, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- 11-13 Approach Road, Barnet, Herts, EN4 8FG, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- 11-13 Approach Road, Barnet, Herts, EN4 8FG, permissioned (550 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EN4 9SE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 14 | unlikely |
| EN4 9SB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 54 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EN4 9SB | 100% | 91% | 91% | 0% |
| EN4 9SE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | New Barnet 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Oakleigh Park 924,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Hadley Wood 362,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Cockfosters Underground Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 41 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Victoria Road (EN4) New Barnet | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Park View Road (N17) Tottenham Hale | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Camden Lock Waterbus Camden Town | 11.9 km (7.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kingmaker House Car Park | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 9 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 22 km (14 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 28.3 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest East Barnet Health Centre | 140 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Svr Pharmacy | 140 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 500 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 | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,020 m² | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,670 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cat Hill Allotments 4.5 ha | 280 m |
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), 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east. 4 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 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Battle of Barnet 1471 | Registered battlefield | 3 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Beech Hill Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Sewits Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Newman's Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Church Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Monken Hadley Common | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Deadman's Bottom | Valley | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.8 | 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 | 16 | 17 |
1 of the street's 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 260 m | No published inspection |
| St Margaret's Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 280 m | No published inspection |
| Danegrove Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Barnet Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| East Barnet School | Secondary | 11–18 | 830 m (0.5 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 |
| Livingstone Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| JCoSS Jewish | Secondary | 11–19 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Trent CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cromer Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Church Hill School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Southgate School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| De Bohun Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Majestic Wine Warehouse EN4 8RD | Retailers - other | 190 m | Exempt | |
| Mah Cafe EN4 8RD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Tesco Express EN4 8QX | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 200 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| SHISH MAN EN4 8RF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Brookhill Nursery School EN4 8SD | School/college/university | 220 m | 4 Good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Eesa Local EN4 8RD | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Bodens EN4 8RF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2022 |
| Barnet Turkish Kitchen EN4 8RF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2025 |
| St Margaret's Nursery School EN4 9NT | School/college/university | 280 m | 4 Good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd EN4 8SL | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 320 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2026 |
| The Chocolate Source EN4 8SB | Retailers - other | 330 m | Exempt | |
| Evelina's Lab EN4 8BZ | Other catering premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Friend In Need EN4 8PS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Sainsbury's EN4 8RQ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Grab Or Dine EN4 8RQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near East Barnet Road (20); On or near Petrol Station (14); On or near Victoria Close (13); On or near Brownlow Close (8); On or near Warwick Close (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 43% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 40% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 10% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 23% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 77% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 6% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings SHISH MAN (restaurant/cafe/canteen, EN4 8RF) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Narev Drive · St Wilfrid's Road · Warwick Close · Crescent Rise · Victoria Close · Dianne Way · Henry Road · Mount Road · Cat Hill · East Barnet Road · Caddington Close · Astera Mews
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.