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.
PENTYRE AVENUE, N18 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENTYRE AVENUE, N18 1BJ.
364
37
£ 52,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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.
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.
school Local Schools
Wilbury Primary School
Oakthorpe Primary School
Aylward Academy
The Devonshire Hill Nursery & Primary School
Rowland Hill Nursery School
Firs Farm Primary School
Hazelbury Primary School
West Lea School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Dicey Rileys Public House0.6 km
- Haringey Borough Football Club1.0 km
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: N181BJ · Data under Open Government Licence