31 Harmsworth Way, Barnet, London, N20 8JT
About 31 Harmsworth Way
31 Harmsworth Way is a four-bedroom detached house in Barnet, London, London (N20 8JT). It has a recorded floor area of 322 m² (around 3466 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. The latest certificate (August 2015) returns a B (score 82), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and main heating dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff. The latest certificate is from August 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Untraded for 17 years, with the last transfer in May 2009. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Today's modelled estimate of £1,895,000 sits 72.3% above the 2009 sale of £1,100,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£317/sq ft) was about 52.6% below the postcode norm. 14 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 3 refused. Past consents include an extension and a basement excavation, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references conservation-area consent, which constrain future alterations. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 88% of similar EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
Energy performance
Achieving this rating across a home of this size is uncommon — larger homes typically score lower.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 23 Aug 2025
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system changed
More low energy lighting installed
Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Cavity wall insulation installed
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Floor insulation added or improved
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Planning history
31 Harmsworth Way has been through 6 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.
- May 2014Solar PanelsOutlineIn report
Installation of Photo voltaic panels to rear roof slopes.
- Agent
- Timms Eida Associates
- Documents
- 6 docs on file
- Reference
- B/01554/14
- Feb 2014ConditionsIn report
Submission of details to partially discharge condition 14 (Windows and Doors - details), to change approved garage door pursuant to planning permission B/04512/12 dated 08/03/13.
- Agent
- Timms Eida Associates
- Documents
- 4 docs on file
- Reference
- B/00332/14
What's in 31 Harmsworth Way, Barnet, London, N20 8JT's planning history?
12 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.
Sales history & valuation
The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.
£1,895,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£1,100,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
7 May 2009Most recent
£1,100,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in N20 8JT: £2,100,000 (2023–2014).
Nearby sales in N20 8JT
9 Harmsworth Way, Barnet, London, N20 8JT
Sold Dec 2023
£2,125,00015 Harmsworth Way, Barnet, London, N20 8JT
Sold Feb 2023
£2,450,00019 Harmsworth Way, Barnet, London, N20 8JT
Sold Dec 2019
£1,585,00023 Harmsworth Way, Barnet, London, N20 8JT
Sold Oct 2015
£2,100,0005 Harmsworth Way, Barnet, London, N20 8JT
Sold Sept 2014
£1,910,000
Versus other Harmsworth Way homes
On years held, 31 Harmsworth Way stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,416
Street avg £7,640
Floor Area
322 m²
Street avg 305 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.5 t/year
Street avg 8.4 t/year
Years Held
17 years
Street avg 10 years
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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
Totteridge Green — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
St Andrew's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Totteridge. 35 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
46.7dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.3dB







