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Underhill National Statistics data
(Note that these figures are for the electoral ward, not the CPZ consultation area specifically)
Population, 2022
12,300 people
Rounded to the nearest 100 people
Source: Office for National Statistics – Mid Year
Population Estimates
Small area: Output area
Number of households, 2021
4,800 households
Rounded to the nearest 100 households
Source: Office for National Statistics – Census 2021
Small area: Output area
Number of cars or vans, 2021
Underhill (England)
No cars or vans in household 26.3% (23.5%)
1 car or van in household 47.6% (41.3%)
2 cars or vans in household 20.5% (26.1%)
3 or more cars or vans in household 5.7% (9.1%)
% of all households
Source: Office for National Statistics - Census 2021
Small area: Output area
Distance travelled to work, 2021
Underhill (England)
Less than 10km 26.7% (35.4%)
10km to less than 30km 15.9% (14.4%)
30km and over 1.6% (4.3%)
Works mainly from home 40.9% (31.5%)
Other 14.9% (14.5%)
% of people aged 16 years and over in employment
Source: Office for National Statistics - Census 2021
Small area: Output area
Method of travel to workplace, 2021
Underhill (England)
Work mainly at or from home 41.0% (31.5%)
Underground, metro, light rail, tram 8.9% (1.9%)
Train 1.7% (2.0%)
Bus, minibus or coach 6.8% (4.3%)
Taxi 0.4% (0.7%)
Motorcycle, scooter or moped 0.5% (0.5%)
Driving a car or van 30.7% (44.5%)
Passenger in a car or van 1.9% (3.9%)
Bicycle 0.8% (2.1%)
On foot 6.2% (7.6%)
Other method of travel to work 1.2% (1.0%)
% of people aged 16 years and over in employment
Source: Office for National Statistics - Census 2021
Small area: Output area
CPZ consultations
According to data on the Barnet Council website, there appear to have been 23 CPZ consultations in the London Borough of Barnet since 2019. A quick analysis shows that the majority of people who have responded to most of the consultations have been in favour of the schemes, according to Council figures.
However, the proposed extension to the existing Barnet Hospital (BH) CPZ was opposed by a majority of respondents with 78% not in favour but it went ahead anyway. Officers proceeded with the extension of the BH CPZ, on an experimental basis, to include the seven additional roads, operating from Monday to Saturday between 8am and 6.30pm..
The Woodside Park Station Area CPZ was opposed by residents in the informal parking consultation and didn’t go ahead. When asked if in favour of being included in the FN CPZ: 41 (34%) said yes, 64 (53%) said no. The consultation concluded that the implementation of a CPZ was not the most appropriate method of control at the time.
UPDATE - 22 July
It appears that there are consultations that don't reference CPZ in the title, so we believe there to be 33 CPZ (or parking) consultations in the London Borough of Barnet since 2019.
Of additional note is the Colindale South consultation where overall, when asked if they would be in favour of a CPZ being introduced in their road, 30% supported measures, 63% opposed and 5% were unsure. However the Council split this up into Eastern side, where 84% were not in favour, 11% were in favour of being included in the CPZ and 29% of the respondents indicated they ‘always’ or ‘sometimes’ experience parking issues on their road. On the Western side, 62% were in favour of being included in the CPZ, 29% were not in favour. 83% of the respondents indicated they “always” or “sometimes” experience parking issues on their road. The Council then decided on this basis to develop proposals to introduce a CPZ for the western side that would operate Monday to Friday between 8am to 6.30pm.
The Hammers Lane and Poets Corner consultation found that 32 respondents (15%) were in favour of a CPZ being implemented. Following the informal engagement, the Council decided not be progressing with proposals for a Controlled Parking Zone in Daws Lane, Hammers Lane, and the “Poets Corner” at that time.
In the East Finchley consultation, 316 (72%) of the 434 total respondents did not provide a positive response to supporting a CPZ. Overall, 22%, of respondents specifically confirmed their support. The Council inferred that 'it is felt' that the further 29% who are experiencing issues would benefit from parking controls and that taking this into account would mean that a total of 51% of respondents’ concerns would be resolved with the implementation of a CPZ. This is clearly officers putting their own slant on the figures.
Informal parking stress tests
We understand that the Council undertook parking stress tests in May 2025 but they didn't think to share this information as part of the consultation as they believed it might influence opinions. These are the findings of our informal parking stress tests (they relate only to the areas in the proposed US CPZ). We will add more as and when they are conducted. Feel free to share any parking stress tests you undertake:
Monday 21 July 2025 between 5-6pm
Chesterfield Road - 2 parking spaces found
Nupton Drive - 17 parking spaces found
Mays Lane - 55 parking spaces found
Manor Road - 54 parking spaces found
Tuesday 22 July 2025 between 8-9am
Chesterfield Road - 2 parking spaces found (both with cones)
Nupton Drive - 5 parking spaces found
Mays Lane - 49 parking spaces found
Manor Road - 35 parking spaces found
Wednesday 23 July between 12.30 and 1.30pm
Chesterfield Road - Roadworks prevented full count
Nupton Drive - 14 parking spaces found
Mays Lane - 54 parking spaces found
Manor Road - 28 parking spaces found
Thursday 24 July between 5.30 and 6.30pm
Chesterfield Road - 5 parking spaces found (despite roadworks)
Nupton Drive - 10 parking spaces found (even with, and not including coned areas)
Mays Lane - 43 parking spaces found
Friday 25 July between 12.00-1.00pm
Hillside Gardens - 46 parking spaces found
Also Kenerne Drive - 19 parking spaces found (between 9.00-10.00am by CJ)
Wednesday 30 July between 5.30-6.30pm
Golda Close - 6 parking spaces found
Chesterfield Road - 3 parking spaces found
Stanhope Road - 19 parking spaces found
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