10 Best Window Restrictors UK 2023 | Yale, BeeGo and More

It was a very hard decision between Jackloc, BeeGo and Yale's window restrictors for the win, and in all honesty, the top spot could have gone to all three for varying reasons. But we chose to go with Jackloc because the lock's classic key and cable style tend to be the preferred choice by parents. 

Jackloc's window and door restrictor is constructed of the highest quality stainless steel with purpose-built security screws with a holding force of 3000N (newtons) - which is a lot! The lock has been built to meet British standards and is, simply put, as secure as window restrictors get. 

BeeGo's latch window restrictor is Amazon's best selling restrictor for a few reasons. Firstly, it uses 3M VHB (very high bonding) tape, which is an even stronger adhesive than the standard 3M.

To our knowledge, BeeGo is the only company using this type of tape in restrictors found online. It's also made of a more durable and hardwearing plastic, and last but not least, its push-button opener is faff-free for adults but still makes it very hard for young children to crack. 

Yale is a high-end, highly regarded lock company that has been at the forefront of the lock industry for well over 150 years. Their unflinching commitment to quality through construction is what has built and kept their global customer base going. 

This latch lock is intended for ventilating bedrooms while keeping things very secure with a specialist lock that can only be opened with Yale's unique pin key. The whole kit and kaboodle is, unsurprisingly, made of premium steel which will see your window through plenty of years of service. 

Proster's 4-pack of cable window restrictors is slightly more expensive than Neotecks, but there is a good reason. Instead of using the slightly weaker and cheaper zinc alloy metal, Proster has constructed its restrictors out of ultra-durable and long-lasting stainless steel. 

This increase in strength will help parents rest easier with their kid's windows open and no chance of intruders entering. A well-made 4-pack of cable and key locks for the parents that are serious about security. 

Neoteck's pair of key and cable restrictors are extremely popular online for their competitive price and dedication to security. Made of zinc alloy with a chunky rubber-coated steel cable, nobody will be getting in or out of your windows any time soon. 

Being screw-in only adds to the high level of security that this pair of restrictors offer. If you like the sound of them, then click on through and opt for the 4-pack for some serious savings and window protection. 

We love this 2-pack of code and cable window restrictors for their beefed-up 4-digits, which makes them much harder to crack. The additional screw holes are another welcome touch that gives you the choice of 3M tape, screws or a combo of both. 

What has kept it from climbing the ranks higher is that it's constructed of plastic, which doesn't bode well with a cable lock. It might be unlikely, but children who have been eating their greens could really pull on it and potentially break the plastic by tugging the cable. 

In this bundle, you receive two left-handed and two right-handed stainless steel restrictors with just enough included screws to securely fit them to your windows. For the price, this is quite an astonishing find but is best suited for parents with mature children.

We say this because of the sliding latch's inability to be locked. The fixing pin will sit nice and tight at the end of the latch, but with enough know-how, the window can be shimmied free easier than you would like. 

Similarly to number nine, this restrictor has a 20 cm steel cable, is plastic, and has a sleek black finish. It edges ahead of number nine with clearly labelled 3M tape, a 3-digit code lock and a slimmed-down, circular design. 

This minimal design makes it a great addition to other, more visible parts of the home, like the fridge and the no-go-zone kitchen drawers. Although its slimmed-down design is pleasing to the eye, it does increase the risk of the restrictor peeling off over time and under pressure.

The bread and butter of window restrictor design, key and cable locks are a tried and tested way of securing your windows. This budget-focused pair is made of plastic with a standard steel wire cable wrapped in rubber. 

Each restrictor comes with a set of two keys in case you misplace one and need to call on the spare in a hurry. One thing to consider is there's no mention of the tape being the preferred 3M, which means it will more than likely be an inferior and less sticky type of double-sided tape. 

This plastic latch and lever restrictor is both simple by design and light on the back pocket. One feature of the latch that really stands out is its multitude of stops that give you incremental control on the opening of your window, which is a great tool for ventilation.

The questionable aspect of Dreambaby's restrictor is that it's applied with included screws (which is good) but that it's also made of basic plastic. This means that, although it will be secured on strong, it has the potential to break and subsequently leave behind unwanted screw holes.