EN3 4BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on South Street, 0.2km from Ponders End in Enfield. Administratively it sits within Ponders End ward and the Edmonton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EN3 4BQ is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% 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 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £186k. 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 EN3 4BQ are sourced from Output Area E00007489 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH STREET, EN3 4BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH STREET, EN3 4BQ.
277
37
£ 44,900 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EN3 4BQ 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
With 42% social renting, EN3 4BQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 37-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 EN3 4BQ. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 186,972
1 sales · Mean £ 186,972
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EN3 4BQ is moderate at 83 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Oasis Academy Hadley
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Alma Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Heron Hall Academy
Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy
Waverley School
Southbury Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- PNGNET0.7 km
- Baltic0.7 km
- Heron Hall Kitchen0.8 km
- Premier Cafe0.1 km
- The Full English0.6 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Dixy Fried Chicken0.8 km
- D's Kitchen0.7 km
- Gece Ockakbasi0.6 km
- Sun & Moon0.4 km
- Hertford Cafe and Restaurant0.7 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Highway SF Connect1.0 km
- African Spice0.7 km
- Budgens0.8 km
- Kiss The Hippo Roastery Ltd0.4 km
- Yildiz Food Centre0.7 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Holland Bazaar Ltd0.8 km
- Asda0.5 km
- Nue Supermarket0.7 km
- Tesco Extra0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Cuckoo Hall Estate Community Assoc0.7 km
- Ponders End Working Mens Club0.3 km
- Jura Lounge1.0 km
- Ponders End Smallholders Assoc0.3 km
- Ponders End Youth Centre0.2 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ponders End0.4 km
- Southbury1.1 km
- Enfield1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Ponders End Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EN34BQ · Data under Open Government Licence