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Ponders End

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About

Ponders End is situated in the London Borough of Enfield, positioned south of Enfield Town and bordering the River Lee Navigation to the east. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian terraces, interwar semis, and modern apartment developments. Its main commercial activity centres along the High Street and South Street, providing local retail and services. The ward includes several industrial estates, reflecting its historical manufacturing base.

The area is directly served by Ponders End railway station on the West Anglia Main Line. Open space is provided by Ponders End Park and the wider Lee Valley Park, which follows the river corridor. A notable local landmark is the former Bellingham & Co factory, a large brick building that signifies the area's industrial heritage. The ward also contains a significant amount of educational infrastructure, including primary schools and a campus of Capel Manor College.

Area overview

On average Ponders End has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 186 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ponders End is £60,460 per year. There are 5 schools in Ponders End: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Ponders End is home to around 13,682 people, with a population density of about 3,999.9 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
186
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
24.3%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Ponders End Population
13,682
Population density
3,999.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.56(+106%)
Anti-social behaviour
46.34(+74%)
Shoplifting
29.38(+190%)
Vehicle crime
21.49(+121%)
Other theft
19.51(+68%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
3,220
23.53%
British
2,169
15.85%
Other White
1,820
13.3%
Other
1,782
13.02%
Bangladeshi
1,309
9.57%
Total population: 13,683

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,932
29.23%
No qualifications
2,876
28.67%
Level 3 (A level)
1,258
12.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,200
11.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,090
10.87%
Total 16+ residents: 10,032

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,553
34.24%
Owns with a mortgage
908
20.02%
Owns outright
743
16.38%
Social rents from council
582
12.83%
Other social rented
517
11.4%
Total households: 4,536

Property prices in Ponders End

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Ponders End area, with individual transactions ranging from £114,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ponders End 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 Ponders End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats19£260,000
Semi-Detached7£445,000
Terraced31£425,000

10 years median price trend in Ponders End

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

Data Sources

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