EN1 1BL is a safe, established residential area on First Avenue, 0.4km from Bush Hill Park in Enfield. Administratively it sits within Southbury ward and the Edmonton constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EN1 1BL offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Enfield.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £437k.
Census 2021 statistics for EN1 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00006986 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FIRST AVENUE, EN1 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIRST AVENUE, EN1 1BL.
349
35
£ 53,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
53% of EN1 1BL's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EN1 1BL. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 437,000
2 sales · Mean £ 437,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EN1 1BL has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bush Hill Park Primary School
The Raglan Junior School
Raglan Infant School
Galliard Primary School
George Spicer Primary School
Kingsmead School
Edmonton County School
Houndsfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Grill Station0.1 km
- HCL0.8 km
- Salt & Vinegar0.9 km
- Cafeteria0.6 km
- Stantons Coffee House0.1 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Curry Queen0.3 km
- George's Fish Bar0.1 km
- Hoviwa0.6 km
- Phitology0.1 km
- Breakfast Club0.7 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Applegreen Petrol Station & Car Wash0.9 km
- Bush Hill Park Off-Licence0.5 km
- Park Avenue Preschool0.7 km
- S T Food & Wine0.7 km
- Siva News T/A Costcutters0.0 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge London Enfield0.4 km
- The Meeting1.0 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Co-operative0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.0 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Bush Hill Park Bowls Tennis And Social Club0.3 km
- Bush Hill Park PH0.0 km
- Enfield Chase Tennis Club0.6 km
- Ayley Croft Community Hall0.5 km
- The Lincoln Arms0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bush Hill Park0.0 km
- Enfield0.7 km
- Enfield Town1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bush Hill Park Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: EN11BL · Data under Open Government Licence