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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)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£515K – £641K

Based on 59 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
Terraced41£605,000£545
Semi-Detached11£570,000£530
Flats7£280,000£473

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£304,248£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£578,000
2026£280,000£673,500£545,000
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£513£513£491
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£541
2026£437£530£545
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Enfield district.

Band A£1,512
Band B£1,764
Band C£2,016
Band D£2,268
Band E£2,772
Band F£3,276
Band G£3,779
Band H£4,535

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Highfield ward.

Local councillors

Bambos Charalambous

Highfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Peter Charalambous

Highfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative