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Cockfosters

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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 79 recent sales, the median property price is £730,000 in Cockfosters area, with individual transactions ranging from £134,250 up to £2,950,000.

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
Detached15£1,900,000
Flats34£436,500
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.

Data Sources

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