N18 1BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Derwent Avenue, 0.9km from Pymmes Park in Enfield. Administratively it sits within Upper Edmonton ward and the Edmonton constituency.
For families considering a move, N18 1BW represents a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Enfield.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £460k. 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 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00007722 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DERWENT AVENUE, N18 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DERWENT AVENUE, N18 1BW.
404
40
£ 52,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N18 1BW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
N18 1BW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £460k, 71% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N18 1BW. The average age is 39.8. 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
£ 460,000
1 sales · Mean £ 460,000
Semi-Detached
£ 421,000
1 sales · Mean £ 421,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
N18 1BW has low crime rates — 46 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
19 nearby- O LA LAH PIZZA0.6 km
- Firs Lane Fish Bar1.0 km
- Island Spice0.3 km
- King Rooster0.8 km
- Master Chef0.3 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Dicey Rileys Public House0.7 km
- Haringey Borough Football Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Alxas Kom Community Centre0.9 km
- Cafe Santiago0.5 km
- Kafe Menemen0.9 km
- The Peoples Pantry0.8 km
- Wellspring Restaurant0.8 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Silver Street PO & Convenience Store0.8 km
- Silver Street Supermarket0.6 km
- WH Smith0.8 km
- Balkanian Tradition Ltd0.8 km
- Dem Food Centre0.9 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Service Station0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Silver Street1.3 km
- White Hart Lane1.5 km
- Palmers Green1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: N181BW · Data under Open Government Licence