Vale Close London, Barnet
4 addresses across 2 postcodes (N2), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20043745.
- 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 G; 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 Southgate, about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Midhurst Garden, is about 390 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 96 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 East Finchley Medical Centre, about 520 m (0.3 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 670 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 76% of households owned their home and 72% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 78 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band G (24% of about 1,430 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: 2 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 10A Annington Road London N2 9NB London, permissioned (310 m)
- 10A Annington Road London N2 9NB London, permissioned (310 m)
- 109 Fortis Green London N2 9HR, permissioned (340 m)
- 109 Fortis Green London N2 9HR, permissioned (340 m)
- 16 Fortis Green, London, permissioned (350 m)
- 16 Fortis Green, London, N2 9EL, permissioned (350 m)
- Site rear of 115 Fortis Green London N2 9HW, permissioned (370 m)
- Viceroy Court Car Park, East End Road, London, N2 8AU, permissioned (480 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
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 96 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N2 9NG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| N2 9PA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | New Southgate 920,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Alexandra Palace 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bowes Park 525,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | East Finchley Underground Station | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Highgate Underground Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Springcroft Avenue Fortis Green | 210 m |
| Bus or coach station | Finchley Road Underground Station | 5.2 km (3.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Camden Lock Waterbus Camden Town | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest NCP East Finchley Station | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 24 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 140 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 17.7 km (11 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 24.9 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest East Finchley Medical Centre | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oakdale Pharmacy | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest East Finchley Smiles | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Highgate Private Hospital | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Golders Green Police station | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest East Finchley NatWest | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Midhurst Garden 1,410 m² | 390 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,070 m² | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fuel Land Allotments 11 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Odeon Cinema, a listed building (Grade II*), 920 m (0.6 miles) east. 25 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Odeon Cinema | Listed building, Grade II* | 920 m (0.6 miles) east |
| St Pancras and Islington Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| East Finchley Cemetery (Formerly St Marylebone Cemetery) | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coldfall Wood | Wood | 530 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Highgate Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| The Grove | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Queen's Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| North Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.9 | 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortismere School | Secondary | 11–18 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Eden Primary Jewish | Primary | 4–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Coldfall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Tetherdown Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Martin Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady of Muswell Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Archer Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St James Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Coppetts Wood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Muswell Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Apr 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; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Bishop Douglass School Finchley Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortis Green Nursery N2 9EP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2026 |
| All Saints Church N2 9DP | Other catering premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2022 |
| Indian Rasoi Restaurant N2 9HG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Clissold Arms N2 9HR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Majestic Wine Warehouse N2 9HR | Retailers - other | 340 m | Exempt | |
| The Little Garden Day Nursery Finchley N2 9BU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Bonoo Indian Tapas Muswell Hill N2 9HP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 May 2025 |
| Meze & Shish N2 9EB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Jun 2025 |
| KFC N2 9ED | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Sainsbury's Local N2 9ED | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Going Greek N2 9ED | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Feb 2026 |
| Maddens Bar N2 9ED | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Brudis N2 9ED | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Egg And Bake N2 9ED | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Tony's Continental Stores N2 9ED | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Feb 2021 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 27 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Leicester Road (12); On or near Hertford Road (10); On or near Church Vale (10); On or near Lincoln Road (9); On or near Durham Road (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 76% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 65% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 17% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 8% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 72% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 4% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 7 to 9 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
Twyford Avenue · Church Vale · Beech Drive · Durham Road · Leicester Road · Huntingdon Road · Clissold Close · Bedford Road · Alexandra Mews · Ringwood Avenue · Field Cottages · Fortis Green
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.