When it comes to security, there is nothing quite like the traditional night latch. A night latch is a lock that is fitted on the internal side of a door and helps to give more sturdiness and security when locked in position. The door is locked from the inside using the lever and unlocked from the outside using a key. But which is the best night latch for your home or business? We’ve put together our top 10 night latches.

1. Yale 99Z – Standard Night Latch

  • Standard security
  • Snib button for latch hold back
  • 60mm backset from forend
  • Suitable for left or right hung doors
  • Supplied with 2 keys

This Yale 99Z night latch is a standard traditional night latch that is designed for low security applications or in conjunction with an insurance approved deadlock, when used on a front door. It comes with two keys and a snib button for latch hold back. The night latch has a 60mm backset from forend and is suitable for left and right hung doors.


2. Yale No. 1 – Auto Deadlocking Night Latch

  • Auto deadlocking
  • Snib button for latch hold back
  • 60mm backset from forend
  • Suitable for left or right hung doors
  • Supplied with 2 keys

The Yale No. 1 – Auto Deadlocking Night Latch is a deadlocking night latch which automatically deadlocks when the door is closed, meaning it is extra secure. It is suitable for left or right hung doors and has a snib button for latch hold back. Also with a 60mm backset from forend, this lock can be used on a final exit door – but it is not insurance approved.


3. Yale PBS1 Deadlocking Night Latch

  • Insurance Approved (BS3621)
  • Snib button for latch hold back
  • 60mm backset from forend
  • Suitable for left or right hung doors
  • Supplied with 2 keys

The Yale PBS1 deadlocking night latch in polished chrome is insurance approved so ideal for high security use. Suitable for most final exit doors, this night latch comes with a snib button for latch hold back and is suitable for left or right hung doors. It comes supplied with 2 keys and has a 60mm backset from forend.


4. Yale 82 – Deadbolt Night Latch

  • Deadbolt Night Latch
  • 60mm backset from forend
  • Suitable for left or right hung doors
  • Supplied with 2 keys

The Yale 82 deadbolt night latch is a low-cost night latch which includes one single deadbolt, rather than a latch. The night latch is suitable for left or right hung doors and are opened by the handle on the inside or by the key on the outside. It comes supplied with 2 keys and has a 60mm backset from forend.


5. Legge 727 – Deadlocking Night Latch

  • Deadlocking Night Latch
  • Snib button for latch hold back
  • 44mm backset from forend
  • Suitable for left or right hung doors
  • Supplied with 3 keys

The Legge 727 – Deadlocking Night Latch is a popular night latch that is operated by the handle on the inside or key from the outside. It is supplied with 3 keys and has a 44mm backset from forend. This night latch is low cost, making it affordable for most budgets.


6. Union C-Series 4L67E Night Latch

  • High Security
  • Auto deadlocking
  • Insurance Approved (BS3621)
  • 60mm backset from forend
  • Suitable for left or right hung doors
  • Supplied with 3 keys

The Union C-Series 4L67E Night Latch is auto deadlocking, which makes it ideal for high security, it is also insurance approved and is part of the Union C-Series (formally known as Chubb Locks). This lock has a 60mm backset from forend and is suitable for left or right hung doors.


7. Legge 707 – Deadlocking Night Latch

  • Deadlocking Night Latch
  • Snib button for latch hold back
  • 60mm backset from forend
  • Suitable for left or right hung doors
  • Supplied with 3 keys

The Legge 707 deadlocking night latch is a popular deadlocking latch as is it low cost, which makes it affordable for most budgets. The lock is operated by the handle on the inside or key from the outside and is suitable for left or right hung doors. It comes with 4 keys and has a snib button for latch hold back.


8. Yale PBS2 – Auto Deadlocking Night Latch

  • Insurance Approved (BS3621)
  • Snib button for latch hold back
  • 40mm backset from forend
  • Suitable for left or right hung doors
  • Supplied with 2 keys

The Yale PBS2 is an auto deadlocking night latch, which again makes it ideal for high security use. This lock is insurance approved and is suitable for most final exit doors. The short profile makes this one ideal for glass panel doors. It has a 40mm backset from forend and comes supplied with two keys.


9. Asec AS19 – Deadlocking Night Latch

  • Deadlocking Night Latch
  • Snib button for deadbolt hold back
  • 60mm backset from forend
  • Suitable for left or right hung doors
  • Supplied with 2 keys

The Asec AS19 is a deadlocking night latch. It is low cost and includes a deadlocking latch which is operated by the key on the outside and handle on the inside. The latch can be held open by the snib button and comes supplied with two keys. It is also suitable for left or right hung doors.


10. ERA 1930 – Auto Deadlocking Night Latch

  • Insurance Approved (BS3621)
  • Snib button for latch hold back
  • 60mm backset from forend
  • Suitable for left or right hung doors
  • Supplied with 3 keys

The ERA 1930 is a high security night latch, which is insurance approved therefore ideal for use on final exit doors. The latch is auto deadlocked when closed, but it does come with a snib button for latch hold back. This night latch comes supplied with 3 keys and is suitable for left or right hung doors.

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