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97a, Russell Lane, Barnet, London, N20 0BA

3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 1st
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Floor area
83 m²
893 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 97a

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

97a is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Barnet, London, London (N20 0BA). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2017) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in March 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. Other recorded features include a balcony.

At 83 m² the property is well over the postcode median (61 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1997–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £363,000 sits 91.1% above the 2015 sale of £190,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£213/sq ft) was about 21.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in May 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms4
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • ParkingOff street
  • BalconyYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 97a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearbyA planning decision worth checking
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2017from Mar 2011
EPC improved fromD67toC72
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof
AverageVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th century1st Floor MaisonetteEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 97a, Russell Lane, Barnet, London, N20 0BA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A HMO conversion application was refused at 97a in 2024.

  1. May 2024
    HMOAmendment
    In report

    Change of use of the property from a single family dwelling (Class C3) to a 4 bed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Class C4) (Retrospective Application)

    Agent
    Neo Architects
    Retrospective
    Documents
    12 docs on file
    Reference
    24/0089/RCU
    View planning record
  2. Aug 2016
    Loft ConversionFull
    In report

    Roof extension involving removal of rear roof light and replacement with dormer window and 3no. rooflights to front elevation to facilitate a loft conversion

    Agent
    Neo Architects
    Documents
    16 docs on file
    Reference
    16/4286/FUL
    View planning record
Before you offer

We flagged 3 things worth checking at 97a

Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.

  • Signs of HMO activity in the area
  • Larger development activity nearby
  • A planning decision worth checking
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30-day money-back guarantee

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

97a has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£363,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.6% per year over 18 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2015)

£190,000

Growth on file: 8.6% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 May 2015Most recent

    £190,000

    +59.7%over 12 years
  2. 20 December 2002

    £119,000

    +170.5%over 5 years
  3. 24 September 1997

    £44,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in N20 0BA: £16,000 (2022–2009).

On the street

Versus other Russell Lane homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 97a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,289

Street avg £1,741

Above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 97a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearbyA planning decision worth checking
£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the London district page.

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

4/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Beresford Avenue (N20) — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School. 49 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around N20 0BA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for N20 0BA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for N20 0BA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 97a, Russell Lane, Barnet, London, N20 0BA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.