Postcode Analysis Enfield, London

CARTERHATCH LANE, EN1 4LA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARTERHATCH LANE, EN1 4LA.

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Population

378

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 41,500 /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: EN1 4LA 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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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

With 38% social renting, EN1 4LA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

home £370,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EN1 4LA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Carterhatch Lane, 0.5km from Enfield Highway in Enfield. Administratively it sits within Carterhatch ward and the Enfield North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, EN1 4LA is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Enfield. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £370k. 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 EN1 4LA are sourced from Output Area E00007517 (shared with 7 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 EN1 4LA. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British49.5%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean24.3%
Other / Mixed20.4%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 370,000

1 sales · Mean £ 370,000

Flat

£ 255,000

1 sales · Mean £ 255,000

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

Crime around EN1 4LA is moderate at 56 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 offences201
Anti-social behaviour77
Vehicle crime54
Drugs32
Criminal damage and arson31

school Local Schools

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Bishop Stopford's School

Good736 pupils0.4 km
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Suffolks Primary School

Good262 pupils0.4 km
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Durants School

Good176 pupils0.4 km
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Enfield Heights Academy

Outstanding201 pupils0.4 km
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Russet House School

Good136 pupils0.5 km
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Carterhatch Junior School

Good336 pupils0.5 km
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Carterhatch Infant School

Good323 pupils0.5 km
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St James CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement174 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Enfield Highway Post Office0.4 km
  • Hertford Road Service Station - Budgen1.0 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.9 km
  • Fresh Food Centre0.3 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • + 23 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Enfes Ocakbasi0.3 km
  • GCM Community - Food Bank/Cafe0.5 km
  • Barrel Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Dee's West Indies Bakery1.0 km
  • Hills Cafe1.0 km
  • + 21 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Pizza Mega0.3 km
  • Sam's0.4 km
  • Spice of India1.0 km
  • Akar Kebab0.5 km
  • Beijing Garden0.9 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Lawns Bar & Restaurant0.7 km
  • The Halfway House Toby Carvery0.6 km
  • The Sporting Green0.5 km
  • Durants Park Bowls Club0.6 km
  • Enfield Town Football Club0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Co-operative0.4 km
  • Hertford Supermarket0.3 km
  • Ozgur Food Centre0.3 km
  • Enfield Pound Plus0.3 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Southbury1.3 km
  • Brimsdown1.5 km
  • Turkey Street1.5 km