Following the success of their new almshouses in Potters Lane, the Jesus Hospital Charity made plans to build more.

In September 1930 just over an acre of land in Grasvenor Avenue was purchased from Barnet Council.

Twelve cottages were completed in 1934 and, like the Potters Lane almshouses, were named after the founder of the charity, James Ravenscroft.

The discreet single-storey buildings were set in two long curved terraces lower than the road. Each almshouse had its own shallow garden at the front and a more extensive one at the rear, which opened onto a generous shared garden space.

Nine women from Chipping Barnet and three from East Barnet were selected to be the first tenants.

In 1950 two more almshouses were added to the site - Nos. 14 and 15 (there is no No. 13).

Current status