One-sided night bar
You want a bar on the garden face of a wooden gate, and you can measure the throw against the shut gap. The SAYAYO EMS8000-B states SUS 304, includes screws, and leaves the padlock for you to add. The street face has no handle.
Gate latch comparison 2026
The best gate latches, compared.
Top pick: Leryati LY-115 hook and eye Best value: Leryati LY-115 hook and eye – Lowest stored shelf price and the largest review file, for a hold-open hook rather than a latch that keeps the gate shut. Updated October 2026.
Lee Burkhill (Garden Ninja)Expert source
A gate latch on amazon.co.uk can be a ring, a slide bolt, an auto catch or a short hook, and those four jobs are not interchangeable. A ring works from both sides through a spindle. A slide bolt is a bar on one face. An auto latch catches only after you have shut the leaf. A cabin hook, in the reviews stored with these listings, usually holds a gate or door open. It is the wrong fitting if the leaf must stay shut. If you are still separating a ring, a bolt, an auto catch and a hook, the [gate latch buying guide](/hub/fencing-and-wire/gate-latch/sub/gate-latch-buying-guide) sets those jobs out before the ranking. A gate latch holds a UK garden gate shut or, when it is a cabin hook, often holds the leaf open. Jacksons describes that pattern as a catch, not a security lock.
A gate latch on amazon.co.uk can be a ring, a slide bolt, an auto catch or a short hook, and those four jobs are not interchangeable. A ring works from both sides through a spindle. A slide bolt is a bar on one face.
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Our view
The Leryati LY-115 is a silver hook and eye at about £3.99, listed around 100 x 40 mm, and the amazon.co.uk line is 4.7 from 1,867 reviews. Reviewers use it to hold a gate or door open, or to stop a leaf banging in the wind, and several describe a thicker bar than a bent-wire hook. The title says one piece, the first bullet says two, and the package quantity is 1, so the count in the box is not settled. Supplied screws come up as a bit short, and wall plugs are not listed. Stainless steel is named without a grade, so this is not a 316 coastal specification, though a repeated snap or rust theme was not in the reviews read. In this set it is the best value when you only need to hold a gate open. It is the wrong listing if you wanted a latch that works from both sides of a shut leaf.
Pros
- 4.7 from 1,867 amazon.co.uk reviews, the largest file in this set
- About £3.99, the lowest shelf price stored with these listings
- Reviewers describe a solid bar used to hold a gate or door open
- Four screws are listed, and a repeated snap or rust theme was not in the sample
Cons
- The title says one piece and a bullet says two, so the count is unresolved
- Reviews use it as a hold-open, not as a both-sides shut latch
- Screws are called a bit short, and no grade of stainless is stated
Best for: You want a short hook to hold a timber gate or door open, and you can check how many pieces arrive.
Less suitable: You need the leaf held shut from both sides, or a stated stainless grade.
Specifications
- Model
- Leryati LY-115 hook and eye
- Brand
- Leryati
- Price
- ∼£4
- Customer rating
- 4.7/5(1,867)
- Type
- Hook and eye
- Operation
- Hold open
- Material
- Stainless, no grade
- Finish
- Brushed silver
- Padlock
- None
- Stated size
- 100 x 40 mm
- Fixings
- 4 screws
- Weight
- 80 g
Common questions
Does the box contain one hook or two?
The title says 1Pcs and the size field says 4 inch x 1. The first bullet says 2pcs. Package quantity is 1. The listing does not settle the count.
Does this shut a garden gate from both sides?
Reviews use it to hold a gate or door open, or to stop a gate banging. It is not described as a through-gate ring latch.
What do the UK reviews say about the metal?
The listing is 4.7 from 1,867 ratings. Reviews call the bar solid and easy to fit. Short screws come up. A repeated snap or rust theme was not in that sample.
Our view
The SAYAYO EMS8000-B is a one-sided slide bolt at about £8.49, listed as SUS 304 stainless steel with a matte black powder coat, and the amazon.co.uk line is 4.6 from 1,675 reviews. Reviewers who fit it to garden gates call the bar chunky, and some say the throw reached a slightly warped post or a spot beyond arm's reach. The title prints 160 mm while a bullet and the item dimensions put the bar nearer 150 mm, so measure the shut gap against the bar you receive. The padlock hole is stated at 8 mm and the padlock is not in the box. Screws are included, and some reviewers praise them. No repeated snap or rust theme showed up in the reviews sampled. In this comparison it is the top pick when you want a one-sided bar on timber and you will bring your own padlock. The street face still has no handle.
Pros
- SUS 304 is stated on the listing
- 4.6 from 1,675 amazon.co.uk reviews
- Reviewers describe a chunky bar on garden gates, including a slightly warped post
- About £8.49 in this capture, with screws listed and an 8 mm padlock hole stated
Cons
- The title says 160 mm and the bar line says 150 mm
- The padlock is not included
- It is one-sided, so the other face has no handle
- One reviewer called it well made but not the strongest
Best for: You want a one-sided 304 bolt on a wooden garden gate and you can check the bar against the gap.
Less suitable: You need a handle on both sides, a padlock in the box, or length lines that agree.
Specifications
- Model
- SAYAYO EMS8000-B slide bolt
- Brand
- SAYAYO
- Price
- ∼£8
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(1,675)
- Type
- Slide bolt
- Operation
- One side
- Material
- SUS 304 stainless
- Finish
- Matte black coat
- Padlock
- 8 mm hole, no lock
- Stated size
- 160 mm or 150 mm
- Fixings
- Screws included
- Weight
- 368 g
Common questions
Is the bolt 160 mm or 150 mm?
The title says 160 mm. A bullet says a 150 mm bar. Item dimensions are 15 x 3.8 x 2 cm. The listing does not resolve that.
Is a padlock in the box?
No. There is an 8 mm padlock hole. The padlock is not included.
Which way can it be fitted?
The listing says left or right, and vertical or horizontal. It is a one-sided bolt.
Our view
The TOPYWMSP ZZHP-01 is one black cabin hook at about £4.19, listed as 4 inch or 100 mm stainless steel, and the amazon.co.uk line is 4.6 from 318 reviews. The box lists screws, spare screws, and wall plugs for concrete and brick, which is more fixing hardware than the silver hook states. Reviewers describe holding a door, a gate, or a shed door open, and fitting it in minutes. A repeated snap or rust theme was not in the reviews read, and the comments are short. The grade of stainless is not stated, and the hook simply hangs when it is not in the eye. It suits a hold-open on a gate or shed when you want plugs in the pack. It does not replace a ring or a bolt if the leaf has to stay shut from the other side.
Pros
- One 100 mm hook is stated, without the one-versus-two conflict on the silver hook
- 4.6 from 318 amazon.co.uk reviews
- Screws, spare screws, and wall plugs are listed
- About £4.19, and no repeated snap or rust theme in the sample
Cons
- Reviews treat it as a hold-open, not as a two-sided shut latch
- Stainless is named without a grade
- It hangs loose when it is not holding the gate
Best for: You want one black 100 mm cabin hook, with plugs, to hold a gate or shed door open.
Less suitable: You need both sides of a shut gate, or a stated 304 or 316 grade.
Specifications
- Model
- TOPYWMSP ZZHP-01 cabin hook
- Brand
- TOPYWMSP
- Price
- ∼£4
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(318)
- Type
- Cabin hook
- Operation
- Hold open
- Material
- Stainless, no grade
- Finish
- Black coated
- Padlock
- None
- Stated size
- 100 mm
- Fixings
- Screws and plugs
- Weight
- 100 g
Common questions
Is this a latch that keeps the gate shut from both sides?
No. Reviews describe it holding a door or gate open, including a shed door. It is a cabin hook and eye.
Which stainless grade is stated?
The listing says stainless steel, riveted and reinforced. It does not state 304 or 316.
What is in the box?
One hook, screws including spares, and wall plugs for concrete and brick. A padlock is not listed.
Our view
The FOBOZONE MS001 is a black slide bolt at about £13.99, listed as 195 mm of 304 stainless steel with a 14 mm bar, and the amazon.co.uk line is 4.6 from 60 reviews. The box adds a 25 mm brass padlock with three keys and 16 screws, eight at 25 mm and eight at 15 mm. Reviewers mention the reach on older or uneven gates and on a shed where an older bolt had rusted away, and they call the slide smooth in early use. The included padlock is called small and weak next to the bar. At least one reviewer had screw heads shear and refitted their own. The listing's anti-pry line has no test standard in the file, and at least one review carries an Amazon Vine disclosure. It is the bolt to consider when you want 195 mm and a padlock in the same carton, with a short review file and no security grade attached to that lock.
Pros
- 304 stainless is stated, with a 14 mm bar and a 195 mm length
- A 25 mm brass padlock and three keys are in the box
- 4.6 from 60 amazon.co.uk reviews
- Sixteen screws are listed in two lengths
Cons
- Only 60 reviews, and at least one is a Vine review
- Reviewers call the included padlock small and weak
- Screw heads sheared for at least one buyer
- The anti-pry claim has no test in the file
Best for: You want a 195 mm one-sided 304 bolt and a padlock in the same box, and you will judge that lock yourself.
Less suitable: You need a long review file, or you would treat the included padlock as a security grade.
Specifications
- Model
- FOBOZONE MS001 slide bolt
- Brand
- FOBOZONE
- Price
- ∼£14
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(60)
- Type
- Slide bolt
- Operation
- One side
- Material
- 304 stainless
- Finish
- Black
- Padlock
- 25 mm, 3 keys
- Stated size
- 195 mm
- Fixings
- 16 screws
- Weight
- 450 g
Common questions
Is the padlock a security grade?
No grade is stated. The listing claims anti-pry strength when the padlock is fitted, with no test standard. Reviewers call the included padlock small and weak.
How long is the bolt?
The title says 8 inch and 195 mm. The bar diameter in a bullet is 14 mm. Product dimensions are 19.5 x 6.5 x 2.5 cm.
What happened to the screws?
There are 60 ratings at 4.6. Long reach is the common praise. At least one reviewer had screw heads shear and replaced them.
Our view
The SAYAYO EMS350U-B is a one-sided slide bolt at about £9.99, with a 150 mm bar highlighted, a listed weight of 243 g, and 4.5 from 1,056 amazon.co.uk reviews. Reviewers fit it to garden gates, sheds, garages, and similar outbuildings, and they call the slide smooth. Stainless steel is named without a grade, and the finish is painted matte black. A bullet says the design works on both sides, which the reviews do not support as a through-gate ring. Five screws are listed, yet reviewers call them short or quick to round, one box had none, and at least one set rusted after rain. Sharp edges nicked a hand until they were sanded, and one reviewer received the opposite hand to the photo. It is a mid-price one-sided bolt with a large review file, and a weaker materials line than the SAYAYO bolt that states 304.
Pros
- 4.5 from 1,056 amazon.co.uk reviews
- 150 mm bar, and reviewers call the slide smooth on gates and sheds
- A padlock hole is listed, and one review says it can lock the bolt shot or withdrawn
- About £9.99, with five screws listed on the page
Cons
- Stainless is named without a grade
- A both-sides bullet does not match the one-sided bolt in the reviews
- Screw heads slip, round, or fail to arrive, and at least one set rusted after rain
- Reviewers say it will not stand up to a kick or a crowbar
Best for: You want a 150 mm one-sided bolt with a large review file and you will fit your own screws if the supplied ones round.
Less suitable: You need a stated 304 grade, a both-sides handle, or a bolt sold as serious security.
Specifications
- Model
- SAYAYO EMS350U-B slide bolt
- Brand
- SAYAYO
- Price
- ∼£10
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(1,056)
- Type
- Slide bolt
- Operation
- One side
- Material
- Stainless, no grade
- Finish
- Painted matte black
- Padlock
- Hole only
- Stated size
- 150 mm bar
- Fixings
- 5 screws
- Weight
- 243 g
Common questions
Is this the same as the SUS 304 SAYAYO bolt?
No. This model is EMS350U-B. The material line says stainless steel and does not state 304. The 304 bolt in this set is EMS8000-B.
Does the both-sides bullet make it a ring latch?
The bullet says it works on both sides of the target. Reviews describe a one-sided slide bolt. It is not a spindle ring latch.
What do reviewers say about the screws?
The listing is 4.5 from 1,056 ratings. Easy fitting is the common praise. Screws are called short, narrow-headed, or quick to round. One set rusted after rain.
Our view
The Weielt latch is a black carbon-steel catch at about £8.99, listed at 12 x 9 x 3.6 cm and 210 g, and the amazon.co.uk line is 4.4 from 42 reviews. Reviewers say it catches once the gate is shut, and that a pull-through cable opens it from the other side. One reviewer got that cable through a 4 inch post, which is a single report, not a rule for every post. Instructions are praised, and early comments on a new wooden side gate call the body solid. Screw heads break off and leave the thread in the timber, and one spring flew off after a day and could not be refitted. The black coat's rust resistance is described as unproven. The listing mentions pets, children, and visitors without a height or a test, and it does not show the latch pulling the leaf shut. With 42 ratings, the file is too short to treat a one-day spring failure as rare.
Pros
- Catches when the gate is shut, with a cable to the other side
- 4.4 from 42 amazon.co.uk reviews
- Reviewers call the instructions clear
- One report describes the cable reaching through a 4 inch post
Cons
- Only 42 ratings, so early faults are hard to weigh
- Screw heads shear and leave the thread in the gate
- One spring left the latch after a day
- The children-and-pets line has no height and no test
Best for: You shut the gate yourself and want a cable to open a one-sided catch from the far side.
Less suitable: You wanted a closer, a long review file, or screws that do not shear.
Specifications
- Model
- Weielt cable auto latch
- Brand
- Weielt
- Price
- ∼£9
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(42)
- Type
- Auto latch, cable
- Operation
- Catch, cable far side
- Material
- Carbon steel
- Finish
- Black coated
- Padlock
- None
- Stated size
- 120 x 90 x 36 mm
- Fixings
- Screws in reviews
- Weight
- 210 g
Common questions
Does the cable pull the gate closed?
No. The listing says the catch locks once the gate is shut. Reviews describe the cable as a way to open the catch from the other side, including through a 4 inch post.
Will it fit wood, metal and vinyl?
The listing says wooden, metal or vinyl fences, and side, front and garden gates. It does not give a separate fixing method for metal.
What broke in the reviews?
There are 42 ratings at 4.4. Screw heads shearing is the repeated fitting complaint. One spring flew off after a day.
Our view
This black ring latch, sold under Locks and Screws Ltd, is about £8.99 and weighs 510 g in the listing, with a zinc body, a shiny black coat, and 4.3 from 160 amazon.co.uk reviews. It is a lift-and-twist ring for both sides of a wooden gate, and some reviewers call it a fair replacement for an older latch. Screws are not in the included-components line, and many reviewers say none were in the box. Others report the latch falling apart, shearing, or dropping a handle within days to about four months, including one that broke in the wind. Rust or tarnish within days is a repeated note, including on screws when screws were present, and one reviewer shortened the internal bar with an angle grinder. The children-or-pets sentence gives no height and no test. It is a both-sides ring only if you supply fixings and you accept those early-failure reviews.
Pros
- Both-sides lift-and-twist ring for a wooden garden gate
- About £8.99 and 510 g in the listing
- 4.3 from 160 amazon.co.uk reviews
- Some reviewers call it a usable replacement for an older latch
Cons
- Screws are often reported missing from the box
- Handles and bars shear or fall off within days to about four months
- Rust or tarnish within days is a repeated review note
- The listing does not say the zinc coat is galvanised
Best for: You want a cheap both-sides ring and you already have screws, after reading the break-up reviews.
Less suitable: You need fixings in the box, or a ring whose reviews do not describe early snaps and tarnish.
Specifications
- Model
- Zinc ring latch
- Brand
- Locks and Screws
- Price
- ∼£9
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(160)
- Type
- Ring latch
- Operation
- Both sides
- Material
- Zinc
- Finish
- Black shiny coat
- Padlock
- None
- Stated size
- 173 mm pack
- Fixings
- Not listed
- Weight
- 510 g
Common questions
Are screws included?
Screws are not in the specification. Many reviewers say none were in the box.
Is the black coat galvanised?
The listing says zinc with a shiny finish. It does not say hot-dip galvanised. One reviewer assumed zinc meant galvanised. That is not what the listing states.
What failed in the UK reviews?
The listing is 4.3 from 160 ratings. Repeated complaints are no screws, early rust, and the latch or handle coming apart within days to a few months.
Our view
The Keypak auto latch is a black 50 mm catch at about £6.99, and the amazon.co.uk line is 4.3 from 103 reviews. Reviewers who like it say it catches when the gate is pushed or swung shut and that it opens with one hand. The listing calls the same product self-closing, and one reviewer wrote that it is not. The arm is described as thin, light, and easy to bend, and one review says it snapped at the neck in under six months. Supplied screws are a repeated fault: heads shear or crumble, and rust shows within about two days. One reviewer said the screws were missing, and another said the piece received was thinner than the photo. It can hold a gate that you already shut. It will not pull a leaf that you leave standing open, and the metal grade is not stated.
Pros
- About £6.99, the lowest catch in this set that reviewers describe clicking home when the gate is shut
- 4.3 from 103 amazon.co.uk reviews
- One-handed opening is a repeated compliment
- The listing says it can go on wooden or metal gates
Cons
- The self-closing title is contradicted by a reviewer and by what an auto catch actually does
- The arm is called thin, and one snapped at the neck in under six months
- Screw heads shear, crumble, or rust within about two days
Best for: You already push the gate shut and only need a light catch at the keep.
Less suitable: You expected the latch to pull the leaf shut, or you need screws that reviewers do not describe as crumbling.
Specifications
- Model
- Keypak 50 mm auto latch
- Brand
- Keypak
- Price
- ∼£7
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(103)
- Type
- Auto latch
- Operation
- Catches when shut
- Finish
- Black coated
- Padlock
- None
- Stated size
- 50 mm
- Fixings
- Peg and screws
- Weight
- 160 g
Common questions
Does this pull the gate shut?
The listing says self-closing and that the gate closes and locks. One reviewer wrote that it is not self-closing. Reviews that like it say it catches when the gate is swung shut.
Can it be used on a metal gate?
The listing says wooden or metal gates, with universal mounting. It does not give a metal-fixing method beyond that line.
What do reviewers say about the screws?
Several say the screw heads snap, crumble, or rust within about two days. One arm snapped at the neck in under six months.
Our view
The Keypak 005953N is a black ring latch at about £9.99, listed as iron, about 630 g, with a 150 mm latch line, an 8 cm spindle, and 4.2 from 103 amazon.co.uk reviews. Reviewers who are pleased say it is easy to fit on a wooden garden gate, looks heavy, and replaces an older latch. The title says a smooth ring, the included-components line says two twisted ring handles, and the door-thickness field is blank. Rust within about three weeks to a couple of months is a repeated complaint, and so are handles or the latch snapping, including after about five months or a few turns. A C-clip popped off on the day of fitting in one review, and a weld failed within about a month in another. The listing calls it low security against accidental opening by children or pets, with no height. It is a both-sides iron ring with a stated spindle, and the finish reviews are the reason to pause.
Pros
- Both-sides ring with an 8 cm spindle and a 150 mm latch line stated
- 630 g, and reviewers call the look heavy on a wooden gate
- 4.2 from 103 amazon.co.uk reviews
- Woodscrew fixings are listed
Cons
- The title says smooth rings and the contents line says twisted handles
- Rust within weeks to a couple of months is a repeated review
- Handles, the bar, a C-clip, or a weld fail in several reviews
- The thickness field has no number
Best for: You want a both-sides ring with a stated 8 cm spindle and you have read the rust and snap reviews first.
Less suitable: You need an agreed handle pattern, a thickness figure, or a coat that these reviews describe as lasting.
Specifications
- Model
- Keypak 005953N ring latch
- Brand
- Keypak
- Price
- ∼£10
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(103)
- Type
- Ring latch
- Operation
- Both sides
- Material
- Iron
- Finish
- Plain black coat
- Padlock
- None
- Stated size
- 150 mm, 80 mm spindle
- Fixings
- Woodscrews
- Weight
- 630 g
Common questions
Are the rings smooth or twisted?
The title says smooth ring. The included-components line says two twisted ring handles. The listing does not resolve that.
What gate thickness does it fit?
The field reads Fits Door Thickness upto cm and gives no number. The spindle in the contents line is 8 cm.
What failed in the reviews?
The listing is 4.2 from 103 ratings. Praise is an easy, heavy-looking fit. Repeated faults are rust within weeks, a handle snapping, a C-clip popping off, and a weld breaking.
Our view
The ASelected bolt is listed at about £12.99 with a 4.0 rating from 90 reviews, and the title says two 14 inch or 355 mm stainless gate bolts. The package-contents bullet describes one bolt, the package quantity is 1, and the product dimensions line reads 1 x 1 x 1 cm, so neither the count nor the length is settled on the page. The body and receiver sizes in a bullet, 100 x 38 mm and 38 x 38 mm, are the only millimetre lines that look like hardware rather than a default size. Reviewers who kept them mention a long throw and a shiny arrival. Several call the plate thin enough to bend, sharp at the edges, and rusty within about two to six weeks, and one says it is not stainless. Keeps snap off in the wind, one set fell apart in under a week, eleven screws are listed, and a padlock is not confirmed. Until you have measured the bar in the packet, the title length is not a specification you can buy against.
Pros
- Reviewers who kept the bolt mention a long throw on a larger gate or shed door
- Eleven screws are listed
- 4.0 from 90 amazon.co.uk reviews
- A bullet states a 100 x 38 mm body and a 38 x 38 mm receiver
Cons
- The title says 355 mm and two pieces; the dimensions line says 1 cm and the package quantity is 1
- Reviewers call the plate thin, sharp, and rusty within weeks
- At least one reviewer says it is not stainless
- Whether a padlock is included is unanswered
Best for: You can measure the bar on arrival and you accept a thin plate if the throw really is long.
Less suitable: You need an agreed length, an agreed piece count, or a bolt reviewers do not describe as bending by hand.
Specifications
- Model
- ASelected slide bolt
- Brand
- ASelected
- Price
- ∼£13
- Customer rating
- 4.0/5(90)
- Type
- Slide bolt
- Operation
- One side
- Material
- Stainless claim
- Stated size
- 355 mm or 10 mm
- Fixings
- 11 screws
- Weight
- 730 g
Common questions
Is it one bolt or two, and how long?
The title says 2 pcs and 355 mm. The contents bullet describes one 14 inch bolt. Package quantity is 1 and product dimensions are 1 x 1 x 1 cm. None of that is resolved.
Does it come with a lock?
A padlock is not in the contents line. Eleven screws are listed. The listing does not confirm a lock.
Why do reviews dispute heavy duty?
The listing is 4.0 from 90 ratings. Repeated comments call the plate thin, sharp, and rusty within weeks. Some reviewers still liked the long throw.
Our view
The XFORT rope-ring latch is malleable iron with a black powder coat at about £17.99 and 1.14 kg, the heaviest ring in this set. The amazon.co.uk line is 3.7 from 136 reviews, the lowest star line here. Reviewers praise the weight, the hammered look, and the lift-and-twist from either side, and the listing says colour-matched screws are supplied. The same file includes a bar that snapped in half after one day, a knob joint that failed in a moderate breeze, and rust within about two weeks on the body and on the screw heads. The listing says it can help with children or pets if you fit it out of reach, and it gives no height. Powder coat is not hot-dip galvanising. It is a decorative both-sides ring when the look matters more than those snap and rust reviews. At this price, those reviews are the reason many gates are better served by a lighter, higher-rated bolt or by a different ring.
Pros
- Both-sides lift-and-twist rope ring on malleable iron
- 1.14 kg, and reviewers call the hammered finish solid on arrival
- Colour-matched screws are listed
- 3.7 from 136 amazon.co.uk reviews, so the fault notes are not from a handful of ratings
Cons
- 3.7 from 136 is the weakest star line in this set
- The bar or the knob joint snaps in reviews, including after one day
- Rust within about two weeks shows up on the body and the screw heads
- About £17.99 is the top shelf price here for a catch that is still not a lock
Best for: You want the hammered rope-ring look on a wooden gate and you have read the snap and early-rust reviews.
Less suitable: Those snap and rust notes matter more to you than the finish, or you need a stated stainless grade.
Specifications
- Model
- XFORT rope ring latch
- Brand
- XFORT
- Price
- ∼£18
- Customer rating
- 3.7/5(136)
- Type
- Ring latch
- Operation
- Both sides
- Material
- Malleable iron
- Finish
- Black powder coat
- Padlock
- None
- Stated size
- 231 mm pack
- Fixings
- Matched screws
- Weight
- 1140 g
Common questions
Is the black powder coat galvanised?
No. The listing says malleable iron with a black powder coating. It does not say hot-dip galvanised.
Can it be used on a metal gate?
The listing does not answer a metal-gate question. The stated uses are wooden gates, a shed door, a barn door and a garden gate, surface mounted.
What failed in the reviews?
The listing is 3.7 from 136 ratings. Praise is the heavy hammered feel. Repeated faults are the bar or knob joint snapping, and rust within about two weeks, including screw heads.
How we compared
Eleven amazon.co.uk gate-latch listings are scored from stored shelf prices, star ratings and review notes. Nothing here is a lab test, and the figures were not rechecked live on 19 October 2026. The working score uses stars out of 30, review volume out of 15, job match out of 16 and a listing block that starts at 22. The weights below are those shares scaled so they sum to 100. Best value is a separate judgement from the score.
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Amazon star rating
36%The amazon.co.uk star rating is divided by 5 and multiplied by 30 in the working score. That share is shown here as 36 so the weights sum to 100. A 4.7 line ranks above a 3.7 line. Stars are not a lab result.
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Review volume
18%Volume in the working score is 15 points at 1,500 reviews or more, then 13, 10, 8, 5 or 3 as the file gets shorter. That share is shown here as 18. A 4.6 from 60 reviews is not the same evidence as 4.6 from 1,675.
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Job match
19%A ring or slide bolt used as a gate catch scores higher than an auto catch for a gate you already shut, and higher again than a hook the reviews use to hold a gate open. That share is shown here as 19. A cheap hook is not the top pick, because holding a gate open is a different job.
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Listing and review evidence
27%The working block starts at 22, adds points when 304 or SUS 304 is stated, and a smaller amount when stainless is named with no grade. It subtracts for a repeated snap theme, early rust, missing or shearing screws, a count or length the page does not settle, a self-closing title a review denies, or a padlock reviewers call small. In this set the block runs from 1 to 24. That share is shown here as 27.
Independent review
Last updated: October 2026
8 sources checked
Gate latch buying guide
The right gate latch is the one that matches the job, not the listing with the highest star line. In this set that 4.7 line is a hook used to hold a gate open. Use the notes below to separate a both-sides ring, a one-sided bolt, an auto catch and a hold-open hook, then read the finish and any conflict on the same page. Prices are the stored amazon.co.uk shelf prices. Black powder coat is not hot-dip galvanising, a padlock hole is not a security grade, and nothing here is a lab test.
What is a gate latch?
A gate latch holds a UK garden gate shut or, when it is a cabin hook, often holds the leaf open. The eleven amazon.co.uk listings here are not one product. A ring latch uses rings and a bar through the gate so you can work it from both sides. Jacksons Fencing describes that pattern as a catch, not a security lock. A Suffolk or thumb latch, where a thumb piece lifts the bar, is a normal UK fitting, and none of these listings is one.
Best for
- A one-sided bar on a wooden garden gate, with your own padlock if the box only has a hole
- A both-sides ring on a timber side gate, after you have read the rust notes
- A short hook when the only job is to hold the leaf open
Not ideal for
- A fitting you expect to pull an open gate shut on its own
- A security lock, a keyed cylinder, or a stated 316 grade for coastal salt
- Height rules in Scotland or Northern Ireland, which were not checked
Mistakes to avoid
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Buying a hook instead of a ring
The highest star line in this set is a hold-open hook. Reviews use it to keep a gate or door open, or to stop a leaf banging. It does not work from both sides of a shut gate.
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Expecting an auto latch to pull the gate shut
An auto catch clicks home when you have already shut the leaf. The Keypak title says self-closing, and one reviewer wrote that it is not. A spring closer is a different product.
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Reading a black coat as galvanising
Black powder coat, a shiny black coat and painted matte black are not hot-dip galvanising. Stainless with no grade is not 316. Early rust shows up in several of these review files.
What to weigh up
Job, gate and throw
HighThese listings cover four jobs, and mixing them is the usual mistake. A ring has a bar through the gate, so you can lift it from both sides. Jacksons calls that a catch, not a lock. A Suffolk thumb latch is a normal UK fitting and it is not in this set. A slide bolt is a bar on one face, often with a padlock hole and no padlock. An auto latch catches only when the gate is already shut. It does not pull the leaf shut. The Weielt cable opens that catch from the other side, and it is not a closer.
Finish, fixings and conflicts
HighFinish splits black-coated iron or unnamed steel from a listing that states 304 or SUS 304. Stainless without a grade is not 316, and coastal salt is the harsh case. Black powder coat, a shiny zinc coat and painted matte black are not hot-dip galvanising. The SAYAYO EMS8000-B states SUS 304. The FOBOZONE bolt states 304 and adds a 25 mm brass padlock that reviewers call small. That lock has no security grade, and a padlock hole on its own is not one either.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
Both sides of a side gate
You need to open a wooden leaf from either side, so a ring and spindle fit the job better than a one-sided bolt. The Keypak iron ring states an 8 cm spindle. Read the rust and snap reviews, and note that the title and the contents line disagree on smooth versus twisted handles.
Hold a gate open
You only need a short hook to hold a timber gate or door open, and you can check how many pieces arrive. The Leryati hook is the best value in this set for that job. It will not keep a leaf shut from both sides.
Common questions about gate latches
Which gate latch is the top pick for 2026?
The top pick in this set is the SAYAYO EMS8000-B, a one-sided slide bolt at about £8.49. The listing states SUS 304, amazon.co.uk shows 4.6 from 1,675 reviews, and the sample has no repeated snap or rust theme. The title says 160 mm and a bar line says 150 mm, so measure the bar you receive. There is no handle on the street face, and the padlock is not in the box.
How much does a gate latch cost on amazon.co.uk?
Stored shelf prices in this set run from about £3.99 to about £17.99. They were not rechecked live on 19 October 2026. About £3.99 to £4.19 is the two hold-open hooks. About £6.99 to £9.99 covers the auto catch, the SUS 304 bolt, the rings and the cable catch. About £12.99 to £17.99 is the ASelected bolt, the FOBOZONE bolt with a small padlock, and the XFORT rope ring.
What should you check before you buy a gate latch?
Decide the job first: both sides, one side, a catch after you shut the gate, or a hold-open. Then look at the gate. Screw into timber unless the listing allows metal or vinyl, and measure the gap at latch height with the leaf held shut. A ring needs a spindle that suits the leaf. A bolt needs enough throw for a bowed post. Prefer a stated 304 grade over stainless with no grade.
Does an auto latch pull the garden gate shut?
No. An auto latch catches when the gate is already shut. It does not pull the leaf closed. The Keypak listing at about £6.99 says self-closing, and one reviewer wrote that it is not. Reviews that praise it say the catch clicks home when you swing the gate to. The Weielt cable opens that catch from the other side. It does not pull the leaf shut either. A spring closer is a different product.
When should you choose a ring latch instead of a slide bolt?
Choose a ring when you need both sides of a wooden gate. The bar passes through the leaf, and Jacksons describes that pattern as a catch, not a lock. Choose a slide bolt when a one-sided bar is the point, often from the garden overnight, and bring your own padlock if the box only has a hole. A Suffolk thumb latch is a normal UK fitting and it is not in this table.
Does changing a gate latch need planning permission?
A latch swap is not a reason to raise the gate. In England, GPDO 2015 Class A allows a gate or fence, then refuses permission above 1 metre beside a highway used by vehicles, above 2 metres elsewhere, if you raise an enclosure past its former height or those limits, or in a listed building's curtilage. Wales uses the same two heights. Scotland and Northern Ireland were not checked, so those English figures do not travel.
Will these gate latches keep children or pets in?
No listing here reports a test for children or pets. Lines about children, pets or visitors give no height. RoSPA's 25 mm projection point is play-area guidance, not a domestic latch law. A ring, a padlock hole, and the small padlock with the FOBOZONE bolt have no security grade. A dog or a small child is also a height problem and a self-shutting problem. Loose posts are a reason to call a professional.
Should you compare the gate as well as the latch?
Yes. The latch cannot close a gap the leaf never meets. Measure at latch height with the gate held shut, and treat loose posts as a separate fault. Our garden gate comparison looks at the leaf rather than the catch. A bowed gate may need a longer bolt throw, which is why a 160 mm or 355 mm title has to be checked against the rest of the page. Hinges and keyed locks sit outside this table.
Our verdict
The top pick is the SAYAYO EMS8000-B, a one-sided slide bolt at about £8.49 that states SUS 304 and carries 4.6 from 1,675 amazon.co.uk reviews. Use it when the bar only needs to work from the garden side, and check the 160 mm title against the 150 mm bar line. The best value is the Leryati hook at about £3.99, with 4.7 from 1,867 reviews, and only for holding a gate or door open. A ring, an auto catch and that hook are different jobs, and none of them is a security lock.
Best valueView offer
Leryati LY-115 hook and eye
Lowest stored shelf price and the largest review file, for a hold-open hook rather than a latch that keeps the gate shut.
Editorial
Editor
DIY & toolsGarden hardwareamazon.co.uk listings
Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
Updated: October 2026
8 sources checked
Guides to gate latches
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
Gate latch buying guideHow a ring, a bolt, an auto catch, a hook and a Suffolk latch differ before you use the ranking.Best gate latchWho each of these eleven listings is for, and who should skip it, at the stored GBP prices.How to fit a gate latchSpindle, overlap, pre-drilling, and the separate steps for a surface bolt.Ring latch or slide boltWhen both sides matter, and when a one-sided bar is the point.Gate latch for pets and childrenWhat the children-and-pets lines on these listings do not prove.
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Sources
Public UK sources used for this comparison, checked on 19 October 2026. Shelf prices and review counts are the amazon.co.uk figures stored with the listings, not a live check on that date.
- GPDO 2015 Class A: gates, fences and walls (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- Planning Portal: fences, gates and garden walls (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- Jacksons Fencing: types of gate locks (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- Abbey Hardware: gate latches for fencing (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- Wern Wood: Suffolk, ring and automatic gate latch (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- Lawsons: fitting hinges, bolts and latches (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- Egerton: galvanised versus stainless steel (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- RoSPA: gates and access to play areas (retrieved 19 October 2026)
Expert source (DIY & tools): Lee Burkhill (Garden Ninja) (external profile) – public expert commentary used as a research source, not as a contributor to our pages.
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