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About

Highfield ward lies in the northern part of the London Borough of Enfield. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of semi-detached and terraced housing from the interwar and post-war periods. Its streets are arranged in a quiet, grid-like pattern, creating a settled suburban environment. The ward is bordered by major roads like Green Lanes to the west and the A10 to the east, providing key transport routes.

A central feature is the expansive Firs Farm playing fields, which include extensive sports facilities and wetlands for flood management. Local commerce is focused along Hedge Lane and in smaller parades, serving everyday needs. The area is also home to St. Paul's Church, a prominent local landmark with a distinctive spire visible from surrounding streets.

Area overview

On average Highfield has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 11.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Highfield is £67,913 per year. There are 3 schools in Highfield: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have low public transport connectivity. Highfield is home to around 9,249 people, with a population density of about 5,586.2 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.1%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Highfield Population
9,249
Population density
5,586.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.98(-20%)
Vehicle crime
17.3(+85%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.08(-36%)
Burglary
9.73(+78%)
Other theft
7.24(-37%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
2,269
24.53%
British
2,266
24.5%
Other
1,258
13.6%
Indian
646
6.98%
African
623
6.74%
Total population: 9,249

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,657
35.47%
No qualifications
1,722
22.99%
Level 3 (A level)
1,014
13.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
799
10.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
738
9.85%
Total 16+ residents: 7,491

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,173
35.68%
Owns with a mortgage
1,021
31.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
618
18.8%
Social rents from council
254
7.73%
Other social rented
139
4.23%
Total households: 3,288

Property prices in Highfield

Median price£560,000
Price per sq ft£544
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£511K – £637K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £560,000 (about £544 per square foot) in Highfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £166,000 up to £905,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Highfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached11£570,000£565
Terraced37£568,750£544
Flats6£290,000£497

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Highfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highfield.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£313,500£512,500£515,000
2017£291,500£565,000£520,500
2018£295,000£550,000£510,000
2019£282,500£578,500£501,250
2020£324,000£547,500£530,000
2021£280,000£597,500£542,500
2022£301,500£665,000£557,500
2023£306,750£570,000£575,000
2024£289,250£552,000£572,500
2025£307,500£561,000£575,000
2026£280,000£705,000£535,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highfield.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£526£513£490
2017£517£489£493
2018£530£501£501
2019£557£531£488
2020£437£446£504
2021£482£485£494
2022£511£576£534
2023£532£498£535
2024£480£560£526
2025£524£565£536
2026£400£544£615
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Highfield in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Highfield

Is Highfield safe?

Highfield records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Highfield?

The median sale price in Highfield is £560,000 (about £544 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Highfield?

Highfield has 2 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Highfield?

Highfield scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Highfield sits around rank 14,595 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Highfield?

The average household income in Highfield is around £67,913 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Highfield?

Highfield is represented by 2 elected councillors: Bambos Charalambous (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Peter Charalambous (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Highfield

N135DS

Munster Gardens

N135HW

Callard Avenue

N213AY

Barrowell Green

N135NJ

Hazel Close

N213AT

Green End

N135BX

Hedge Lane

N135HS

Chimes Avenue

N135DZ

Dorchester Avenue

N135AQ

Farndale Avenue

N135DR

Kenmare Gardens

N135QE

The Larches

N135NQ

Rylston Road

N135DD

Hedge Lane

N135QG

Firs Lane

N213BQ

Cosgrove Close

N135BY

Hedge Lane

N135AR

Ash Grove

N135BW

Connaught Gardens

N135LY

Firs Lane

N135HR

Chimes Avenue

N135BP

Connaught Gardens

N135HU

Wauthier Close

N135EW

Ashley Gardens

N213HS

Laburnum Grove

N213HP

Brendon Villas

N213HQ

Carpenter Gardens

N135NP

Coniscliffe Road

N135BS

Connaught Gardens

N212PH

Firs Lane

N135SW

Wentworth Gardens

N135HN

Callard Avenue

N135BJ

Doveridge Gardens

N213HJ

Carpenter Gardens

N213HL

Highfield Road

N213BG

Cosgrove Close

N135AF

Ensign Drive

N135LX

Firs Lane

N135DW

Ulster Gardens

N135HT

Chimes Avenue

N135ED

Cheapside

N135JE

Arnold Gardens

N135QF

Firs Lane

N213HF

Christine Worsley Close

N135BZ

Hedge Lane

N135AY

The Larches

N135TA

Crawford Gardens

N135QP

Rayleigh Road

N181JZ

Parkside Terrace

N213HB

Cedars Road

N135NB

New Park Avenue

N135AP

Ash Grove

N135NG

The Fairway

N135NR

Pembroke Road

N135SU

Huxley Place

N135AL

Farndale Avenue

N135ND

New Park Avenue

N135JF

North Circular Road

N213HH

Carpenter Gardens

N213AX

Barrowell Green

N135AZ

The Larches

N135DP

Ulster Gardens

N213BB

Temple Gardens

N135DN

Kenmare Gardens

N135QR

Rayleigh Road

N135SX

Mintern Close

N135JQ

North Circular Road

N213HG

Carpenter Gardens

N135TB

Crawford Gardens

N135SZ

Hedge Lane

N135LU

Firs Lane

N213AR

Barrowell Green

N135DX

Dorchester Avenue

N135DB

Hedge Lane

N135HL

Hazelwood Lane

N135QS

Rayleigh Close

N135HP

Lawrence Avenue

N135AW

Ash Grove

N135SP

Hedge Lane

N135AD

The Rowans

N213HN

Welbeck Villas

N135BU

Connaught Gardens

N99UL

Great Cambridge Road

N135NW

Coniscliffe Road

N135AE

Ash Grove

N135SS

Madeira Road

N135QL

The Fairway

N135LZ

New Park Avenue

N135EQ

North Circular Road

N135EH

North Circular Road

N213BE

Barrow Close

N135BL

Doveridge Gardens

N135QQ

Firs Lane

N135SY

Mintern Close

N213HU

Laburnum Gardens

N213HD

Highfield Road

N135QD

The Larches

N135AA

Ash Grove

N135DL

Munster Gardens

N99UJ

Kipling Terrace

N213HA

Highfield Road

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.