Postcode Analysis Enfield, London

WILBURY WAY, N18 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILBURY WAY, N18 1BU.

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Population

383

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 52,800 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

N18 1BU has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 3.0% year-on-year.

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

N18 1BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wilbury Way, 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 1BU is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 60% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Enfield.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £500k, down 3.0% 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 N18 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00007715 (shared with 8 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 1BU. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British39.7%
Asian / British Asian7.6%
Black / African / Caribbean26.6%
Other / Mixed26.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 490,000

1 sales · Mean £ 490,000

Terraced

£ 465,000

4 sales · Mean £ 457,500

Flat

£ 271,000

1 sales · Mean £ 271,000

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

Crime around N18 1BU is moderate at 51 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 offences104
Anti-social behaviour97
Vehicle crime52
Criminal damage and arson35
Drugs34

school Local Schools

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Wilbury Primary School

Good860 pupils0.1 km
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Oakthorpe Primary School

Good512 pupils0.5 km
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Aylward Academy

Good1393 pupils0.5 km
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The Devonshire Hill Nursery & Primary School

Good340 pupils0.8 km
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Rowland Hill Nursery School

Outstanding147 pupils0.9 km
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St John and St James CofE Primary School

Good296 pupils1.1 km
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Hazelbury Primary School

Good1068 pupils1.2 km
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Firs Farm Primary School

Good592 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • London fields express0.8 km
  • Aspen Services0.5 km
  • BG Maxs0.7 km
  • Aspens Services Ltd0.2 km
  • Costa0.6 km
  • + 14 more
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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Silver Street PO & Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Silver Street Supermarket0.5 km
  • WH Smith0.6 km
  • A.P.S. Meats Ltd1.0 km
  • Harnas0.8 km
  • + 33 more
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Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Deco Bakery LTD0.5 km
  • Buff Burgers0.5 km
  • Jerkys0.4 km
  • Pizza Line0.4 km
  • Top Catering0.4 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda Service Station0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Dicey Rileys Public House0.6 km
  • Haringey Borough Football Club0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Silver Street1.2 km
  • White Hart Lane1.3 km
  • Palmers Green1.9 km