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Brimsdown & Ponders End

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About

Brimsdown and Ponders End are neighbouring districts in the London Borough of Enfield, located along the River Lee Navigation. The area is characterised by a mix of industrial estates, retail parks, and residential streets, with a significant amount of social housing. The presence of the Lee Valley offers stretches of green space and waterways, providing a contrast to the built environment. Transport links are provided by the West Anglia Main Line railway at Ponders End station.

The area has a history of manufacturing, with the former Brimsdown power station being a notable local landmark for decades. Ponders End High Street serves as a local commercial centre with independent shops and supermarkets. A specific local feature is the Lee Valley Leisure Complex, which includes an ice centre and a white water rafting course, drawing visitors for sports and activities. The residential areas consist largely of terraced housing and post-war apartment blocks.

Area overview

On average Brimsdown & Ponders End has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 26.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brimsdown & Ponders End is £59,349 per year. There are 3 schools in Brimsdown & Ponders End: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have low public transport connectivity. Brimsdown & Ponders End is home to around 6,687 people, with a population density of about 1,368.7 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
26.9%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Brimsdown & Ponders End Population
6,687
Population density
1,368.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
41.72(+55%)
Violence and sexual offences
38.88(+25%)
Vehicle crime
15.25(+63%)
Other theft
11.22(-2%)
Burglary
11.07(+102%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,302
19.49%
African
1,263
18.9%
Other
932
13.95%
Other White
926
13.86%
Caribbean
450
6.74%
Total population: 6,681

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,463
30.14%
No qualifications
1,372
28.27%
Level 3 (A level)
642
13.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
521
10.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
509
10.49%
Total 16+ residents: 4,854

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
757
30.08%
Social rents from council
557
22.13%
Owns with a mortgage
498
19.79%
Owns outright
334
13.27%
Other social rented
251
9.97%
Total households: 2,517

Property prices in Brimsdown & Ponders End

Median price£379,000
Price per sq ft£461
Sales (last 12 months)26
Typical range (middle 50%)£286K – £439K

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £379,000 (about £461 per square foot) in Brimsdown & Ponders End area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £665,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brimsdown & Ponders End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached3£550,000£521
Terraced9£440,000£450
Flats14£287,500£470

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brimsdown & Ponders End

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brimsdown & Ponders End.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£218,000£457,500£345,000
2017£215,000£353,750£373,500
2018£253,250£419,500
2019£349,000£393,500£355,000
2020£320,000£382,500
2021£230,215£505,000£382,498
2022£265,000£486,250£426,500
2023£263,500£470,000£400,250
2024£233,750£490,000£400,000
2025£290,000£510,000£434,000
2026£280,000£425,000£424,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brimsdown & Ponders End.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brimsdown & Ponders End.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£489£348£406
2017£426£297£443
2018£386£399
2019£491£443£436
2020£468£395
2021£452£408£426
2022£416£405£526
2023£418£460£468
2024£419£599£487
2025£454£460£471
2026£496£598£410
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brimsdown & Ponders End.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brimsdown & Ponders End in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.