N18 1AY is a safe, established residential area on Empire Avenue, 1.3km from Pymmes Park in Enfield. Administratively it sits within Bowes ward and the Edmonton constituency.
For families considering a move, N18 1AY represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Enfield.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £470k, down 10.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for N18 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00007712 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EMPIRE AVENUE, N18 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EMPIRE AVENUE, N18 1AY.
424
39
£ 52,800 /yr
50%
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, N18 1AY combines high owner-occupation (70%), strong property values (£470k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 10.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N18 1AY. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 461,000
7 sales · Mean £ 453,619
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
N18 1AY has low crime rates — 40 incidents 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
Rowland Hill Nursery School
Wilbury Primary School
Oakthorpe Primary School
The Devonshire Hill Nursery & Primary School
St Michael at Bowes CofE Junior School
Riverside School
Woodside High School
Aylward Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Crossway Minimarket0.8 km
- Liquor Store0.9 km
- Wellcare Pharmacy0.9 km
- Crop Drop @1.0 km
- 7 in 7 Food Centre0.9 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- O LA LAH PIZZA0.2 km
- Island Spice0.9 km
- Master Chef0.9 km
- Run Rooster0.6 km
- Kim Wah0.2 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Bodrum Supermarket0.9 km
- Asda Service Station0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Alxas Kom Community Centre1.0 km
- Cafe Santiago0.9 km
- Cafe @ Selby Centre0.7 km
- New River Cafe & Bar @0.9 km
- Aspens Services Ltd0.5 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Bird0.9 km
- Haringey Borough Football Club0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- White Hart Lane1.4 km
- Silver Street1.6 km
- Palmers Green1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: N181AY · Data under Open Government Licence