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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 very high crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 2 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 area has 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
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
9/10
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

Violence and sexual offences
39.03(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.88(+46%)
Vehicle crime
16(+65%)
Other theft
11.96(+3%)
Burglary
11.37(+105%)
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

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £372,500 in Brimsdown & Ponders End area, with individual transactions ranging from £114,000 up to £665,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brimsdown & Ponders End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats15£255,000
Semi-Detached6£522,500
Terraced8£411,000

10 years median price trend in Brimsdown & Ponders End

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brimsdown & Ponders End.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.