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About

Cockfosters ward is located in the far south of the London Borough of Enfield, bordering Hertfordshire. The area is primarily residential, characterised by suburban housing and quiet, leafy streets. Its name originates from its historical position as the location of a lodge for the keeper of Enfield Chase. The ward is well-served by the Piccadilly line's terminus station, Cockfosters, providing a direct link to Central London. This transport connection is a defining feature of the local infrastructure.

A significant portion of the ward is occupied by Trent Park, a large public park with woodlands, open spaces, and the former Trent Country Park house. The presence of this extensive green space shapes the area's character. Residential roads often feature large, detached homes from the interwar and post-war periods. Local amenities are concentrated around the station and along Chalk Lane, catering to daily needs within the community.

Area overview

On average Cockfosters has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cockfosters is £82,407 per year. There are 6 schools in Cockfosters: 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. Cockfosters is home to around 10,607 people, with a population density of about 1,090.5 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.4%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Cockfosters Population
10,607
Population density
1,090.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.63(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.78(-18%)
Vehicle crime
14.8(+52%)
Burglary
9.99(+80%)
Other theft
6.98(-40%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,451
41.97%
Other White
2,131
20.09%
Other
1,070
10.09%
Indian
762
7.18%
Other Asian
401
3.78%
Total population: 10,606

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,795
44.14%
No qualifications
1,589
18.48%
Level 3 (A level)
1,132
13.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
899
10.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
622
7.24%
Total 16+ residents: 8,597

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,410
35.07%
Owns with a mortgage
1,236
30.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
740
18.4%
Social rents from council
371
9.23%
Other social rented
102
2.54%
Total households: 4,021

Property prices in Cockfosters

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £735,000 in Cockfosters area, with individual transactions ranging from £134,250 up to £5,900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cockfosters 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 Cockfosters over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£1,938,750
Flats36£441,000
Semi-Detached21£750,000
Terraced9£1,674,000

10 years median price trend in Cockfosters

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cockfosters.

All postcodes in Cockfosters

N144NQ

Cowper Gardens

N144QB

Trent Gardens

EN40BA

Westpole Avenue

EN40BB

Westpole Avenue

EN40LA

Walmar Close

EN49NB

Cockfosters

EN40PZ

Ferny Hill

EN48FN

Ebony Crescent

EN40PP

Waggon Road

EN40BG

Sussex Way

EN40EP

Lancaster Avenue

EN40JU

Coombehurst Close

N144HJ

Bramley Close

N144QN

Trent Gardens

EN40BX

Cockfosters Parade

EN49ND

Balmore Crescent

N144BP

Celandine Grove

N144HB

The Orchard

N144QJ

Hood Avenue

EN40AQ

Douglas Close

EN40BQ

Sussex Way

EN40EJ

Crescent West

EN40FJ

Sassoon Drive

EN40JQ

Sovereign Mews

EN40NQ

Calderwood Place

EN40PU

Cockfosters Road

EN40AR

Westpole Avenue

EN40BZ

Daffodil Crescent

EN40JS

Cockfosters Road

EN40ND

Old Orchard Close

EN49HY

The Paddocks

N144HE

Bramley Road

EN40AP

Kent Drive

EN40BT

Sassoon Drive

EN40DR

Cockfosters Road

N144AX

Reservoir Road

EN40FW

Cockfosters Road

EN40DE

Cockfosters Road

EN40EX

Lancaster Avenue

EN40HY

Kingwell Road

N144AW

Priory Close

N144PZ

De Bohun Avenue

N144QZ

Chase Side

N144NU

The Fairway

EN49EQ

Bolingbroke Close

EN40BS

Westpole Avenue

EN40DU

Cockfosters Road

EN40QT

Fairgreen Court

N144HX

Bramley Road

N144AT

Priory Close

N144PB

The Fairway

EN40FT

Cockfosters

N144HR

Bramley Road

N144PL

Chase Side

N144UW

Bramley Road

EN40EG

Crescent West

EN40FS

Cockfosters

EN40AY

Westpole Avenue

EN40FN

Cockfosters Road

EN40NR

Parkgate Avenue

EN40PW

Wagon Road

EN40FB

Rookery Lane

EN40EL

Crescent East

EN40HR

Claremont Road

EN40JF

Cockfosters Road

EN40NB

Burwood Place

EN48FR

Ebony Crescent

EN49JQ

Chalk Lane

N144QG

Trent Gardens

EN40EB

Daffodil Crescent

EN40DX

Cockfosters Road

EN40FG

Trento Mews

EN40QN

Gloucester Gardens

EN48HS

Cat Hill

N144AD

Green Road

N144UX

East Pole Cottages

EN40EQ

Crescent West

EN40NW

Parkgate Crescent

EN40QW

Gloucester Gardens

EN49EB

Mount Pleasant

N144PY

Trent Gardens

N144HA

Bramley Road

N144HD

Bramley Road

N144HG

Bramley Road

EN40DL

Station Parade

EN40DQ

Cockfosters Road

EN40ED

Alderwood Mews

EN40ER

Lancaster Avenue

EN40FF

Trento Mews

EN40NT

Pagitts Grove

EN48FL

Ebony Crescent

N144AS

Priory Close

N144PA

The Fairway

EN40AB

Parklands Close

EN40BW

Rookery Lane

EN40HZ

Kingwell Road

EN40JH

St Ronans Close

EN40JN

Beech Hill

EN49LX

Freston Gardens

EN40FZ

Wisteria Walk

Data Sources

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