Postcode Analysis Enfield, London

MAGNETIC CRESCENT, EN3 7FH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAGNETIC CRESCENT, EN3 7FH.

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Population

212

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 47,900 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EN3 7FH 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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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

EN3 7FH has a significant social housing presence — 66% 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.

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

EN3 7FH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Magnetic Crescent, 0.3km from Enfield Lock in Enfield. Administratively it sits within Enfield Lock ward and the Enfield North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, EN3 7FH is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 63% 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 is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £364k.

Census 2021 statistics for EN3 7FH are sourced from Output Area E00178851 (shared with 6 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 EN3 7FH. The average age is 29.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British36.9%
Asian / British Asian12.6%
Black / African / Caribbean29.9%
Other / Mixed20.6%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 340,000

9 sales · Mean £ 332,041

Flat

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

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

Crime around EN3 7FH is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour107
Violence and sexual offences89
Vehicle crime46
Other theft21
Public order20

school Local Schools

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Prince of Wales Primary School

Good583 pupils0.3 km
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Oasis Academy Enfield

Good783 pupils0.3 km
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Keys Meadow Primary School

Good418 pupils0.5 km
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Chesterfield Primary School

Good601 pupils0.6 km
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Freezywater St George's CofE VA Primary School

Good203 pupils1.1 km
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Ark John Keats Academy

Good1795 pupils1.1 km
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Salmons Brook School

1.1 km
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Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery

Good174 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Inn on the Park0.6 km
  • The Greyhound0.5 km
  • Enfield Highway Working Mens Club0.8 km
  • The Railway Inn0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • John Lewis Plc, Staff Canteen0.6 km
  • Bombay Spice0.5 km
  • Breakfast Hut1.0 km
  • CH&Co Catering Group Ltd0.6 km
  • Crave & Replenish C/o Island Fitness Centre0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Krishna News0.8 km
  • Ordnance Market Ltd0.4 km
  • Ordnance Supermarket0.8 km
  • Sheelpa Express0.2 km
  • The Lock Food & Wine0.1 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Elite Peri Peri (Edmonton)0.5 km
  • King Kebab & Pizza House0.1 km
  • Peking Chef0.6 km
  • Taco Monster0.1 km
  • Vero Pizzeria0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Enfield Lock0.4 km
  • Waltham Cross1.5 km
  • Turkey Street1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Enfield Lock Rail Station0.4 km