Valiant Path London, Barnet
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (NW9), about 440 m (0.3 miles) long. USRN 20043790.
- 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 D; Band D in Barnet costs £2,133 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 82% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Mill Hill Broadway, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Grahame Park, is about 60 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 49 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Everglade Medical Practice, about 440 m (0.3 miles) away, with 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 790 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 19% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 183 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
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 D (45% of about 1,680 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: 22 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Douglas Bader Park Estate Colindale London NW9: up to 753 homes, permissioned (140 m)
- Grahame Park Estate Colindale London NW9 5XA: up to 2,088 homes, permissioned (330 m)
- Grahame Park Estate - Bounded By Lanacre Avenue To The West, Grahame Park Way To The South And Field Mead To The North London, permissioned (330 m)
- Grahame Park Estate - Bounded By Lanacre Avenue To The West, Grahame Park Way To The South And Field Mead To The North London NW9: up to 2,215 homes, permissioned (350 m)
- Barnet And Southgate College, Grahame Park Way, Colindale, NW9 5RA, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- öBarnet And Southgate College, Grahame Park Way,Colindale,NW9 5RAö, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Development Plot B6 (Grahame Park Estate Regeneration), Lanacre Avenue, Colindale, NW9, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Phase 1B, Grahame Park Estate, Colindale, London NW9, permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 28 September 2026 to 29 September 2026: LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET, Highway improvement works, no carriageway incursion, on the footpath (major works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NW9 5AN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 30 | unlikely |
| NW9 5UW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 49 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW9 5AN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NW9 5UW | 100% | 82% | 82% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Mill Hill Broadway 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hendon 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Brent Cross West 675,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Colindale Underground Station | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Burnt Oak Underground Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest North Acre Colindale | 270 m |
| Bus or coach station | Finchley Road Underground Station | 8 km (4.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | London Zoo Waterbus Stop Regents Park | 9.7 km (6 miles) |
| Car parks | Bunns Lane Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 20.7 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Everglade Medical Practice | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mcparland Ha LTD | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 18 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Watling Clinic | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Edgware Hospital (Beh-Mht Services) | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Colindale Police Station | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Grahame Park 1.1 ha | 60 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Watling Park 10 ha | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 90 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Montrose Playing Fields 11 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Montrose Avenue Allotments 1.2 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 7 parks and gardens, 26 hectares in all.
Landmarks
5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Featherstone Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Hendon Grove | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Drivers Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Sheepwash Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Holcombe Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Holcombe Dale | Valley | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 2 |
1 of the street's 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saracens High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 390 m | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Goldbeaters Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Orion Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodcroft Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St James' Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Apr 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; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Annunciation Catholic Infant School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–7 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Barnfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Annunciation RC Junior School Roman Catholic | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Menorah Foundation School Jewish | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Hasmonean High School for Girls Jewish | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Shalom Noam Primary School Jewish | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express NW9 5YT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 150 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Greentop Centre NW9 5WR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 4 Good | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Abracadabra Preschool Nursery NW9 5BF | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Bread N Butter Project CIC NW9 5XA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 4 Good | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Amin Charcoal & Pizza NW9 5XA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Oriental House / New Ocean Bar NW9 5XB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 25 Sep 2026 |
| HAWA CHARITY NW9 5XB | Other catering premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Barnet Food Share Coop NW9 5XB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Oct 2019 |
| Graham Park Halal Butchers NW9 5XB | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Zahra Newsagent NW9 5XB | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2026 |
| FUSE Youth Project NW9 5XB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 20 Sep 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 59 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 10 |
| Robbery | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Great Field (41); On or near Dishforth Lane (21); On or near Park/Open Space (21); On or near Parklea Close (16); On or near Acklington Drive (14).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 19% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 4% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 57% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 30% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 17% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 32% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 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) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 70% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 7% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 2 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 HAWA CHARITY (other catering premises, NW9 5XB) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Acklington Drive · Heywood Avenue · Larch Green · South Green · Parklea Close · Brooklea Close · Bovingdon Lane · Clayton Field · Willow Green · Heywood Avenue · Birch Green · Highlea Close
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.