N18 1BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wilbury Way, 0.8km from Pymmes Park in Enfield. Administratively it sits within Upper Edmonton ward and the Edmonton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, N18 1BU is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £500k, down 3.0% year-on-year. 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 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00007715 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILBURY WAY, N18 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILBURY WAY, N18 1BU.
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 1BU 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. Property prices are trending down 3.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N18 1BU. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 490,000
1 sales · Mean £ 490,000
Terraced
£ 465,000
4 sales · Mean £ 457,500
Flat
£ 271,000
1 sales · Mean £ 271,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around N18 1BU is moderate at 51 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
Oakthorpe Primary School
Aylward Academy
The Devonshire Hill Nursery & Primary School
Rowland Hill Nursery School
St John and St James CofE Primary School
Hazelbury Primary School
Firs Farm Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- London fields express0.8 km
- Aspen Services0.5 km
- BG Maxs0.7 km
- Aspens Services Ltd0.2 km
- Costa0.6 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Silver Street PO & Convenience Store0.7 km
- Silver Street Supermarket0.5 km
- WH Smith0.6 km
- A.P.S. Meats Ltd1.0 km
- Harnas0.8 km
- + 33 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Deco Bakery LTD0.5 km
- Buff Burgers0.5 km
- Jerkys0.4 km
- Pizza Line0.4 km
- Top Catering0.4 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Service Station0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Dicey Rileys Public House0.6 km
- Haringey Borough Football Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Silver Street1.2 km
- White Hart Lane1.3 km
- Palmers Green1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: N181BU · Data under Open Government Licence