Area Analysis Enfield, East of England

EN8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the EN8 postcode area.

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Population

39,547

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 42,444 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
workEmployment
4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
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Area Character

EN8 is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £407k. Property prices are trending up 2.6% year-on-year.

home £407,287 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EN8 is a postcode district in Enfield, East of England, covering 916 active and 564 retired postcodes.

The largest share of EN8 (20%) is characterised by a commuter suburb with lots of young families, good transport links, alongside a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting (20%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes EN8 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in EN8 are around £407k, up 2.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across EN8 at 370 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full EN8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.1%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean11.2%
Other / Mixed12.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3994
Anti-social behaviour2993
Shoplifting2264
Other theft1174
Vehicle crime929

school Local Schools

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Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School

Outstanding150 pupils
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Greenfield Nursery School

Good147 pupils
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Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery

Good174 pupils
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Four Swannes Primary School

Good177 pupils
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Hurst Drive Primary School

Good401 pupils
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Brookland Junior School

Good319 pupils
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Downfield Primary School

Good458 pupils
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Brookland Infant and Nursery School

Good286 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

79 nearby
  • Vayo Grill
  • Olivier
  • Tesco Customer Fulfilment Centre C/O Tesco Dot.Com Grd Flr
  • British Heart Foundation
  • Crystals Pharmacy
  • + 74 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Heather's Lodge
  • Travelodge Ltd
  • YHA Lea Valley Youth Hostel
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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Cheshunt Community Sports Park
  • Cheshunt Football Club
  • Cheshunt Royal British Legion Club
  • Merkur Cashino
  • The Crocodile
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

63 nearby
  • Mayya
  • MEDI
  • Monster Gymnasium
  • Nando's
  • Old Pond Cafe & Restaurant
  • + 58 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

51 nearby
  • Mai Sushi
  • Aksu Kebab
  • Americana Fried Chicken & Pizza
  • Barley pizza cheshunt limited
  • Best Fish & Chips
  • + 46 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer
  • B & G Afro-Caribbean Food Specialist
  • Co-Op Supermarket
  • Co-Op Supermarket
  • Food & Wine, Tracey Anne
  • + 10 more