Westbrook Crescent Barnet
14 addresses across 2 postcodes (EN4), about 290 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20026200.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 4).
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are 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 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is New Barnet, about 580 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Belmont Avenue Pleasure Ground, is about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 56 to 64 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Addington Medical Centre, about 620 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 760 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 53% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 82 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
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 85 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6); Flat (2). Built: 1950-1966 (4); 1930-1949 (3); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (social) (3); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 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 (49% of about 550 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)
- Land Formerly Known As British Gas Works Albert Road, Albert Road, Barnet, Herts, permissioned (190 m)
- Land Formerly Known As British Gas Works Albert Road, Albert Road, Barnet, Herts, permissioned (190 m)
- Land Formerly Known As British Gas Works Albert Road, East Barnet, permissioned (240 m)
- Land Formerly Known As British Gas Works Albert Road Barnet EN4: up to 104 homes, permissioned (310 m)
- Salvation Army Hall, Albert Road, EN4 9SH, permissioned (350 m)
- 1 Albert Road Barnet EN4 9SH: up to 10 homes, permissioned (370 m)
- Ocean House, R/O 2-24 Lytton Road, Barnet, EN5 5BY, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Sainsburies, East Barnet Road, not permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 4 November 2026 to 6 November 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works, permit applied for)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 6 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 9BS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| EN4 9BU | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 2 / 6 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 14 addresses are between 56 m and 64 m above sea level (61 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EN4 9BS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| EN4 9BU | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | New Barnet 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hadley Wood 362,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Oakleigh Park 924,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Cockfosters Underground Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| High Barnet Underground Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lawton Road New Barnet | 40 m |
| Ferry terminal | Camden Lock Waterbus Camden Town | 12.6 km (7.9 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kingmaker House Car Park | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 9 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 60 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 22.7 km (14 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Luton Airport LTN | 28.1 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Addington Medical Centre | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mountford Chemists | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Hadley Wood Hospital | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Barnet Police Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Salford - Chapel Street - Vimto Gardens, Chapel Street | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Belmont Avenue Pleasure Ground 1.3 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,020 m² | 40 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Victoria Recreation Ground 5.6 ha | 30 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Clifford Road Allotments 3.5 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Trent Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east. 2 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 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Battle of Barnet 1471 | Registered battlefield | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Beech Hill Lake | Lake or reservoir | 670 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Newman's Hill | Hill | 730 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Sewits Hill | Hill | 770 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Monken Hadley Common | Wood | 830 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Priddeon's Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Deadman's Bottom | Valley | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.7 | 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 | 6 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 8 |
1 of the street's 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 6 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JCoSS Jewish | Secondary | 11–19 | 200 m | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Livingstone Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 340 m | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Margaret's Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cromer Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brookhill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Trent CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Danegrove Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 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) |
| East Barnet School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Ark Pioneer Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Catherine's RC School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Monken Hadley CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Cafe EN4 9BS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Livingstone School EN4 9BU | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2025 |
| New Barnet Community Centre EN4 9PF | Other catering premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Cater Link Ltd At JCoSS School EN4 9GE | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| The Railway Bell EN4 8RR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Emaar Cafe EN4 8RN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Pirqo Food Centre EN4 8RQ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 27 Jan 2026 |
| East Barnet Valley United Services Club EN4 8RN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2021 |
| Lord Kitchener EN4 8RN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2021 |
| Cod's Plaice EN4 8RN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 May 2026 |
| Sunshine Garden Cafe EN4 8RN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 May 2026 |
| Tea & Toast EN4 8RN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Shell New Barnet EN4 8RN | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Hot Milk EN4 8RN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Heva Store EN4 8RN | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 1 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near St James Close (21); On or near Lawton Road (19); On or near Hertford Road (10); On or near Hertford Close (9); On or near Westbrook Square (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 53% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 22% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 31% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 9% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 15% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 84% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: BT: Utility repair and maintenance works, 4 November 2026 to 6 November 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Emaar Cafe (restaurant/cafe/canteen, EN4 8RN) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Vnilla (other catering premises, EN4 8RR) newly listed: 5 Very good (rated 15 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Armstrong Crescent · Lawton Road · Hertford Road · Westbrook Crescent · Westbrook Square · St James Close · Westbrook Close · Hertford Close · Glyn Avenue · Baring Road · Castlewood Road · Ensemble Road
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.