Postcode Analysis Enfield, London

EMPIRE AVENUE, N18 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EMPIRE AVENUE, N18 1AY.

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Population

424

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 52,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, N18 1AY combines high owner-occupation (70%), strong property values (£470k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 10.5% year-on-year.

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

N18 1AY is a safe, established residential area on Empire Avenue, 1.3km from Pymmes Park in Enfield. Administratively it sits within Bowes ward and the Edmonton constituency.

For families considering a move, N18 1AY represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Enfield.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £470k, down 10.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for N18 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00007712 (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 N18 1AY. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British49.8%
Asian / British Asian16.0%
Black / African / Caribbean8.7%
Other / Mixed25.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 461,000

7 sales · Mean £ 453,619

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

N18 1AY has low crime rates — 40 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.

Violence and sexual offences100
Anti-social behaviour76
Vehicle crime41
Burglary18
Other theft18

school Local Schools

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Rowland Hill Nursery School

Outstanding147 pupils0.3 km
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Wilbury Primary School

Good860 pupils0.5 km
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Oakthorpe Primary School

Good512 pupils0.6 km
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The Devonshire Hill Nursery & Primary School

Good340 pupils0.6 km
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St Michael at Bowes CofE Junior School

Good290 pupils1.0 km
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Riverside School

Good142 pupils1.1 km
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Woodside High School

Good1187 pupils1.1 km
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Aylward Academy

Good1393 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Crossway Minimarket0.8 km
  • Liquor Store0.9 km
  • Wellcare Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Crop Drop @1.0 km
  • 7 in 7 Food Centre0.9 km
  • + 20 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • O LA LAH PIZZA0.2 km
  • Island Spice0.9 km
  • Master Chef0.9 km
  • Run Rooster0.6 km
  • Kim Wah0.2 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Bodrum Supermarket0.9 km
  • Asda Service Station0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Alxas Kom Community Centre1.0 km
  • Cafe Santiago0.9 km
  • Cafe @ Selby Centre0.7 km
  • New River Cafe & Bar @0.9 km
  • Aspens Services Ltd0.5 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Bird0.9 km
  • Haringey Borough Football Club0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • White Hart Lane1.4 km
  • Silver Street1.6 km
  • Palmers Green1.7 km