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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 area has 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
79
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
24.11(-21%)
Vehicle crime
17.73(+83%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.62(-34%)
Burglary
8.76(+58%)
Other theft
8.33(-28%)
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

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £567,500 in Highfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £267,000 up to £905,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Highfield 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 Highfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£470,000
Flats9£320,000
Semi-Detached8£587,500
Terraced50£577,750

10 years median price trend in Highfield

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

Data Sources

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