N18 1DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Amersham Avenue, 0.9km from Pymmes Park in Enfield. Administratively it sits within Upper Edmonton ward and the Edmonton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, N18 1DY 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 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00007715 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AMERSHAM AVENUE, N18 1DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AMERSHAM AVENUE, N18 1DY.
383
36
£ 52,800 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
N18 1DY 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N18 1DY. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
N18 1DY has low crime rates — 41 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
The Devonshire Hill Nursery & Primary School
Rowland Hill Nursery School
Oakthorpe Primary School
Aylward Academy
St John and St James CofE Primary School
Brook House Primary School
Lancasterian Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Dicey Rileys Public House0.8 km
- Haringey Borough Football Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Alxas Kom Community Centre0.6 km
- Cafe Santiago0.9 km
- The Peoples Pantry0.7 km
- Wellspring Restaurant0.7 km
- Cafe @ Selby Centre0.5 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Island Spice0.7 km
- King Rooster0.9 km
- Master Chef0.7 km
- Run Rooster0.9 km
- Bodrum Kebab Char-Grilled0.9 km
- + 17 more
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Liquor Store0.7 km
- Wellcare Pharmacy0.7 km
- Balkanian Tradition Ltd0.9 km
- Dem Food Centre0.8 km
- Empire News & Wines0.2 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Service Station0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- White Hart Lane1.1 km
- Silver Street1.2 km
- Palmers Green2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: N181DY · Data under Open Government Licence