EN3 4BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gartons Close, 0.3km from Ponders End in Enfield. Administratively it sits within Ponders End ward and the Edmonton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EN3 4BZ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. 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. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Enfield. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £161k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 15.7% year-on-year. 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 4BZ are sourced from Output Area E00007475 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GARTONS CLOSE, EN3 4BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARTONS CLOSE, EN3 4BZ.
211
37
£ 44,900 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EN3 4BZ 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 46% social renting, EN3 4BZ 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. Property prices are trending down 15.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EN3 4BZ. The average age is 37.4. 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
£ 175,000
20 sales · Mean £ 175,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EN3 4BZ is moderate at 80 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
Heron Hall Academy
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Southbury Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Waverley School
Kingfisher Hall Primary Academy
Oasis Academy Hadley
Alma Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Elgon Dispensing0.1 km
- Giovanni's0.2 km
- Gulf Boundary Service Station0.7 km
- MB Cash & Carry0.1 km
- Pasha Meat0.1 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Ponders End Working Mens Club0.3 km
- Buzz Bingo0.9 km
- Durants Park Bowls Club1.0 km
- Ponders End Smallholders Assoc0.5 km
- Ponders End Youth Centre0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Amma's Kitchen0.1 km
- Aspens Services Ltd0.3 km
- Caffe Pausa1.0 km
- Delicious Point0.4 km
- Epik Desserts0.4 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Nue Supermarket0.1 km
- Tesco Extra0.2 km
- Asda0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Chick Filler/Burger Shack/Peri Shack/Loaded Wings & Shakes0.1 km
- KFC1.0 km
- King Wrap0.5 km
- Veri Peri0.3 km
- Dixy Fried Chicken0.9 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southbury0.5 km
- Ponders End0.9 km
- Enfield1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: EN34BZ · Data under Open Government Licence