Watling Estate
| Watling Estate | |
|---|---|
Interactive map of Watling Estate | |
| General information | |
| Location | Burnt Oak, London |
| Coordinates | 51°36′30″N 0°15′54″W / 51.60827°N 0.26500°W |
| Status | established |
| Area | 387 acres (157 ha) |
| No. of units | 4021(1931), 4055(1938) |
| Construction | |
| Constructed | 1924–1931 |
| Architect | G. Topham Forrest |
| Contractors | Direct service organisation |
| Authority | London County Council |
| Style | Council garden estate |
| Influence | Garden city movement |
The Watling Estate is in Burnt Oak, in the Edgware district of the London Borough of Barnet. It was one of twelve London County Council cottage estates built between the wars to provide "homes fit for heroes". There are 4032 homes set in 386 acres (156 ha).