Postcode Analysis Enfield, London

PENTYRE AVENUE, N18 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENTYRE AVENUE, N18 1BJ.

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Population

364

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 52,800 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: N18 1BJ 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.

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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

N18 1BJ has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

N18 1BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pentyre Avenue, 0.8km from Pymmes Park in Enfield. Administratively it sits within Upper Edmonton ward and the Edmonton constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, N18 1BJ is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 68% 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 rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £482k. 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 N18 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00007721 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N18 1BJ. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British32.4%
Asian / British Asian11.2%
Black / African / Caribbean27.9%
Other / Mixed28.5%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 500,000

5 sales · Mean £ 477,000

Terraced

£ 410,000

1 sales · Mean £ 410,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

N18 1BJ has low crime rates — 43 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.

Violence and sexual offences84
Anti-social behaviour63
Vehicle crime37
Drugs33
Other theft27

school Local Schools

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Wilbury Primary School

Good860 pupils0.2 km
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Oakthorpe Primary School

Good512 pupils0.4 km
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Aylward Academy

Good1393 pupils0.4 km
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The Devonshire Hill Nursery & Primary School

Good340 pupils0.9 km
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Rowland Hill Nursery School

Outstanding147 pupils1.0 km
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Firs Farm Primary School

Good592 pupils1.1 km
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Hazelbury Primary School

Good1068 pupils1.1 km
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West Lea School

Outstanding400 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • O LA LAH PIZZA0.6 km
  • Firs Lane Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Island Spice0.3 km
  • King Rooster0.7 km
  • Master Chef0.3 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Dicey Rileys Public House0.6 km
  • Haringey Borough Football Club1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Alxas Kom Community Centre0.9 km
  • Cafe Santiago0.5 km
  • Kafe Menemen0.9 km
  • The Peoples Pantry0.7 km
  • Wellspring Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 14 more
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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Silver Street PO & Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Silver Street Supermarket0.5 km
  • WH Smith0.7 km
  • Balkanian Tradition Ltd0.7 km
  • Dem Food Centre0.9 km
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda Service Station1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Silver Street1.2 km
  • White Hart Lane1.4 km
  • Palmers Green1.8 km