About This Camera
Camera Location & Hazard Overview
This camera gives a further view of Henlys Corner, the significant junction where the North Circular briefly shares carriageways with the A1 before separating again — TfL invested substantially in upgrading this interchange in 2011, adding extra lanes, cycle paths and a specially designed pedestrian crossing serving the local Orthodox Jewish community.
Traffic Pattern & Congestion Trends
Henlys Corner is consistently one of the busier North Circular junctions given the volume of A1, A406 and Finchley Road traffic converging here. Morning and evening peaks are both notably heavier than average North Circular sections, and the junction's role as a pedestrian crossing point adds a layer of activity beyond pure vehicle traffic.
Traffic Fines & Camera Enforcement
This stretch carries average speed camera coverage, with the upgraded junction featuring dedicated cycle infrastructure and pedestrian crossings requiring careful attention from drivers, particularly around the hands-free crossing designed for use on the Sabbath. ULEZ applies across Barnet 24/7; check tfl.gov.uk/ulez.
Road Closures & Alternative Routes
As with the main Henlys Corner camera, there's limited practical alternative to this junction given its role connecting the A1 and A406 — most drivers simply allow extra time rather than attempting a diversion through surrounding residential streets. Cyclists using the dedicated infrastructure here are involved in a small but real share of local claims, and a claim for bike accident cases at this junction usually turns on whether a driver properly checked the cycle lane before turning.
Driver Safety & Local Tips
The 2011 upgrade here specifically added capacity and safety features rather than eliminating the junction's fundamental role as a convergence point — treat congestion at Henlys Corner as a normal feature of this route rather than a sign something has gone wrong.
ULEZ & Emissions
The London Borough of Barnet operates entirely within the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), which is active 24/7, every day of the year. Non-compliant vehicles (pre-Euro 6 diesel / pre-Euro 4 petrol) face a £12.50 daily charge. No Congestion Charge applies in this borough. Check your vehicle compliance at tfl.gov.uk/ulez.
Parking near A406 NCR Henlys Corner, Finchley and Barnet
Henlys Corner itself has no parking — this is a major, fast interchange with multiple merging lanes and no verge space anywhere along the upgraded junction. The nearest genuine parking is in Finchley or Golders Green's residential streets, both within Barnet's CPZ. Given the significant local Orthodox Jewish community, expect Golders Green specifically to see much lighter parking demand around the weekly Sabbath. Barnet's permits are fully digital via MiPermit, with parking bays exempt from enforcement on Christmas Day, Good Friday and bank holidays borough-wide. barnet.gov.uk/parking. Barnet's permits are fully digital via the MiPermit portal, with parking bays exempt from enforcement on Christmas Day, Good Friday and bank holidays across the whole borough.
If on-street parking is hard to find, apps like JustPark and YourParkingSpace let you pre-book a private driveway or car park nearby — typically from around £2–£6 per hour or £10–£25 per day depending on how central the location is.
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