EN1 1DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ermine Side, 0.5km from Southbury in Enfield. Administratively it sits within Southbury ward and the Enfield North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EN1 1DB is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 63% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Enfield. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for EN1 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00007502 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ERMINE SIDE, EN1 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ERMINE SIDE, EN1 1DB.
350
32
£ 53,900 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EN1 1DB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
EN1 1DB has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EN1 1DB. The average age is 31.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EN1 1DB is moderate at 61 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bush Hill Park Primary School
Kingsmead School
George Spicer Primary School
Galliard Primary School
Heron Hall Academy
The Raglan Junior School
Southbury Primary School
Raglan Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Bush Hill Park Food and Wine Ltd0.1 km
- HMT Food & Wine1.0 km
- Bellini Butchers0.2 km
- Delivberry C/o Big Red Storage0.4 km
- Express Supermarket0.7 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Enfield Cricket Club0.9 km
- Ayley Croft Community Hall0.3 km
- Buzz Bingo0.7 km
- The Lincoln Arms0.2 km
- Bush Hill Park Bowls Tennis And Social Club0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- 57Main.co.uk0.1 km
- Caffe Pausa0.6 km
- Paprika German Doner & Vouge Pizza1.0 km
- Cineworld Cinemas0.6 km
- Go Jump In Ltd0.5 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Bollywood Spice0.2 km
- Flip The Bird0.1 km
- KFC0.6 km
- King Wrap0.8 km
- Pizza Go Go0.5 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Meeting0.4 km
- Travelodge London Enfield0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Enfield0.3 km
- Bush Hill Park0.5 km
- Southbury0.8 km
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Postcode Profile: EN11DB · Data under Open Government Licence