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About

Oakwood ward sits in the northern part of the London Borough of Enfield, bordering Hertfordshire. The area is primarily residential, characterised by suburban housing developments built largely in the 1930s, alongside more modern estates. Its layout is defined by quiet, tree-lined streets and numerous cul-de-sacs, contributing to a settled, local atmosphere. The ward is well-served by Oakwood Park, a significant green space with sports facilities, and its namesake station on the Piccadilly Line provides a direct transport link into central London.

A notable local landmark is the Trent Park, which extends into the ward from the north, offering extensive woodlands, a golf course, and the historic Trent Park House. The local economy centres on the Oakwood Parade, a small shopping precinct meeting everyday needs. The area's demographic is largely family-oriented, with a mix of long-term residents and newer arrivals. Community life often focuses on the park, local schools, and the annual Oakwood Festival, which draws people from across the borough.

Area overview

On average Oakwood has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Oakwood is £86,292 per year. There are 2 schools in Oakwood: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Oakwood is home to around 8,747 people, with a population density of about 4,541.1 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Oakwood Population
8,747
Population density
4,541.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.18(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.21(-14%)
Vehicle crime
16.81(+79%)
Burglary
8.69(+59%)
Other theft
7.32(-36%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,193
36.51%
Other White
1,769
20.23%
Other
931
10.65%
Indian
737
8.43%
Other Asian
324
3.7%
Total population: 8,745

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,247
46.94%
No qualifications
1,011
14.62%
Level 3 (A level)
984
14.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
720
10.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
546
7.89%
Total 16+ residents: 6,917

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,126
34.56%
Owns with a mortgage
1,085
33.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
737
22.62%
Other social rented
115
3.53%
Social rents from council
85
2.61%
Total households: 3,258

Property prices in Oakwood

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £697,500 in Oakwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,500 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Oakwood 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 Oakwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£800,000
Flats20£370,000
Semi-Detached34£808,750
Terraced11£572,500

10 years median price trend in Oakwood

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

All postcodes in Oakwood

N211TX

Newsholme Drive

N144RJ

Lakenheath

N144TA

Prince George Avenue

N211TU

Pennington Drive

N144TS

Belgrave Gardens

N144TP

Prince George Avenue

N144ET

Chase Road

EN27PD

Merryhills Drive

EN27LE

Lonsdale Drive

N211UF

Newsholme Drive

N211SX

Sydenham Avenue

N144NJ

The Fairway

N144TL

Prince George Avenue

EN27PJ

Clifton Gardens

EN27JR

Lowther Drive

N144BE

Reservoir Road

EN27RW

Roundhill Drive

EN27PA

Netherby Gardens

EN27JW

Lowther Drive

N144EY

Bramley Road

N144QY

Chase Road

N211SB

Hansen Drive

N211SR

Simpson Close

EN27JT

Corby Crescent

EN27NW

Lakeside

EN27RS

Lindal Crescent

EN27RP

Lindal Crescent

N211PP

Worlds End Lane

EN27LJ

Lonsdale Drive

N211SN

Macleod Road

EN27LB

Lonsdale Drive

N211TH

Anderson Close

N144SH

Merrivale

EN27HQ

Glenbrook South

N144BA

Bramley Road

N144FL

Belgrave Close

EN27JY

Lonsdale Drive

EN27NU

Greystoke Gardens

EN27NE

Woodend Gardens

N211UL

Blackwell Close

N211UE

Newsholme Drive

N211TW

Newsholme Drive

N211TJ

Tresilian Avenue

N144TY

Carlton Avenue

EN27JZ

Lonsdale Drive

N144BJ

Avenue Close

N144UE

Sheringham Avenue

N144RP

Lakenheath

N144SN

Prince George Avenue

N211AF

Pennington Drive

N211UB

Highlands Avenue

EN27LN

Curthwaite Gardens

N144UT

Bramley Road

EN27JP

Lowther Drive

N211SZ

Hanbury Drive

N144UA

Carlton Avenue

N144TN

Belgrave Close

N144UB

Sheringham Avenue

N211SP

Bayliss Close

N144RN

Lakenheath

N144RD

Tregenna Close

N144UY

Bramley Road

EN27RR

Lindal Crescent

N211TQ

Pennington Drive

N211SL

Banting Drive

N144SD

Chestnut Close

N144XR

South Lodge Drive

N144SX

Overton Road

EN27LR

Lonsdale Drive

N144ES

Harper Close

N211UJ

Florey Square

N144SG

Chestnut Close

N144BH

The Vineries

N144RH

Gerrards Close

N211ST

Chadwick Avenue

EN27NN

Lakeside

N211TG

Pennington Drive

N144SY

Overton Road

EN27HX

Enfield Road

EN27LX

Lonsdale Drive

EN27RQ

Worlds End Lane

EN27PQ

Merryhills Drive

N144SR

Kenwood Avenue

N211PJ

Worlds End Lane

N211SS

Laidlaw Drive

N144SP

Prince George Avenue

EN27PH

Bewcastle Gardens

N144XL

South Lodge Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.