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.
MAGNETIC CRESCENT, EN3 7FH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAGNETIC CRESCENT, EN3 7FH.
212
29
£ 47,900 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Prince of Wales Primary School
Oasis Academy Enfield
Keys Meadow Primary School
Chesterfield Primary School
Freezywater St George's CofE VA Primary School
Ark John Keats Academy
Salmons Brook School
Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: EN37FH · Data under Open Government Licence