What kind of home is 5 Rowben Close, N20 8QR?

5 Rowben Close, N20 8QR is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Rowben Close, N20 8QR?

5 Rowben Close, N20 8QR last sold for £940,000 in July 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Rowben Close, N20 8QR?

The current EPC rating for 5 Rowben Close, N20 8QR is E with a score of 49 out of 100, lodged in December 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Rowben Close, N20 8QR?

5 Rowben Close, N20 8QR has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (1,313 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 33% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in N20 8QR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Rowben Close, N20 8QR use?

The latest EPC at 5 Rowben Close, N20 8QR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 5 Rowben Close, N20 8QR?

The most recent planning decision at 5 Rowben Close, N20 8QR was a refusal for part-single-part-two-storey side and rear extension (ref. 24/4130/HSE) in December 2024. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Rowben Close, N20 8QR?

5 Rowben Close, N20 8QR is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 5 Rowben Close, N20 8QR in?

5 Rowben Close, N20 8QR sits in Barnet, London, London. It falls within the N20 postcode district in Greater London Authority.

What is crime like near 5 Rowben Close, N20 8QR?

Police records around 5 Rowben Close, N20 8QR show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (43% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Rowben Close, N20 8QR?

The closest primary school to 5 Rowben Close, N20 8QR is St Andrew's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Totteridge (827m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Finchley Catholic High School (1.2km), with 13 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Rowben Close, N20 8QR?

The closest bus stop to 5 Rowben Close, N20 8QR is Links Drive, 257m away. The nearest underground option is Totteridge & Whetstone Underground Station, 520m away.

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5 Rowben Close, Barnet, London, N20 8QR

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

122 m²

1313 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 49

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Rowben Close

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

5 Rowben Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Barnet, London, London (N20 8QR). It has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (around 1313 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (December 2016) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 3-band jump.

At 122 m² it sits well below the postcode median (184 m² across 13 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £1,227,000 is 30.5% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£716/sq ft) was about 64.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 12 years since the last transfer (July 2014).

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
Bathrooms1

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

5 Rowben Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Rating

E49

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

7.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC EExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Rowben Close, Barnet, London, N20 8QR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 5 Rowben Close was refused — worth checking the council file.

Mar 2025
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side and rear of property
Part single, part two storey side and single storey rear extension following demolition of the existing garage. Roof extension involving rear dormer window and 2no. front and 1no. side facing rooflights. Changes to fenestration. Hard landscaping to front with associated planters (amended)
Agent
2pm architects
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
25/0246/HSE
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Dec 2024
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side and rear of property
Part single, part two storey side and rear extension following demolition of the existing garage. Roof extension involving rear dormer window and 3no. front facing rooflights. Changes to fenestration
Agent
2PM Architects
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
24/4130/HSE
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What's in 5 Rowben Close, Barnet, London, N20 8QR's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

5 Rowben Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,227,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£940,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

13 July 2014Most recent
£940,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in N20 8QR: £1,400,000 (2021–2020).

Nearby sales in N20 8QR

On the street

Versus other Rowben Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 5 Rowben Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£7,705

Street avg £5,469

Strongly above

Floor Area

122 m²

Street avg 194 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

7.3 t/year

Street avg 9.9 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

Full London report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Links Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

St Andrew's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Totteridge. 41 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around N20 8QR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for N20 8QR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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