97a, Russell Lane, Barnet, London, N20 0BA
About 97a
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.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms4
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
Outside
- ParkingOff street
- BalconyYes
Building
- Central heatingYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £955 · Includes VAT
Planning history
A HMO conversion application was refused at 97a in 2024.
- May 2024HMOAmendmentIn 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
- Aug 2016Loft ConversionFullIn 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
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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Sales history & valuation
97a has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.
£363,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.6% per year over 18 years.
£190,000
Growth on file: 8.6% per year over 18 years.
Sales timeline
14 May 2015Most recent
£190,000
+59.7%over 12 years20 December 2002
£119,000
+170.5%over 5 years24 September 1997
£44,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in N20 0BA: £16,000 (2022–2009).
Nearby sales in N20 0BA
99a, Russell Lane, Barnet, London, N20 0BA
Sold Mar 2022
£205,00085a, Russell Lane, Barnet, London, N20 0BA
Sold Dec 2021
£16,00089 Russell Lane, Barnet, London, N20 0BA
Sold Jun 2020
£10091a, Russell Lane, Barnet, London, N20 0BA
Sold Dec 2009
£148,50083a, Russell Lane, Barnet, London, N20 0BA
Sold Mar 2004
£250,000
Versus other Russell Lane homes
On floor area, 97a stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,289
Street avg £1,741
Floor Area
83 m²
Street avg 60 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.7 t/year
Street avg 2.7 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.8dB







