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EN1 1BS

East Crescent

Southbury

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Detailed insights for EN1 1BS

Overview

Postcode EN1 1BS is located in a major urban area, within the Southbury ward of Enfield in the London region, and forms part of the Southbury West area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 74.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Southbury West is £71,976 per year. The nearest station is Bush Hill Park, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Bush Hill Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
4.9%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

Southbury West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,968 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Southbury West has an average crime rate, with approximately 74.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.9%

Approximately 4.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Southbury West is £71,976 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 166 ft away from EN1 1BS.

Flood risk

No risk

Southbury West near EN1 1BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Bush Hill Park located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EN1 1BS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

5

Bush Hill Park

Overground

Walking directions to Bush Hill Park
0.6 mi

5

Enfield Town

Overground

Walking directions to Enfield Town
0.8 mi

5

Southbury

Overground

Walking directions to Southbury

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EN1 1BS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBush Hill ParkLargeWalking directions to Bush Hill Park
0.3 miRiverside ParkSmallWalking directions to Riverside Park

Area Profile

Population
386
Population density
9,190.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.46(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.2(-62%)
Vehicle crime
9.07(-3%)
Other theft
7.93(-31%)
Drugs
7.93(+28%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
174
44.96%
Other White
68
17.57%
Irish
21
5.43%
African
20
5.17%
Caribbean
15
3.88%
Total population: 387

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
128
41.69%
Level 3 (A level)
55
17.92%
No qualifications
43
14.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
11.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
7.17%
Total 16+ residents: 307

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
70
48.95%
Owns outright
46
32.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
12.59%
Social rents from council
5
3.5%
Other social rented
2
1.4%
Total households: 143

Property prices in Southbury

Median price£480,000
Price per sq ft£488
Sales (last 12 months)121
Typical range (middle 50%)£375K – £535K

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 (about £488 per square foot) in Southbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £940,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Southbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached15£575,000£470
Terraced79£495,000£512
Flats27£295,000£440

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Southbury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southbury.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280,000£495,000£450,000
2017£275,000£465,000£441,500
2018£269,998£465,000£434,145
2019£270,000£558,109£424,000
2020£265,000£440,000£434,000
2021£272,000£535,000£466,137
2022£285,000£612,500£498,000
2023£280,000£565,000£503,314
2024£267,500£518,500£481,250
2025£272,500£554,750£495,000
2026£295,000£645,000£500,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southbury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Southbury.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£488£454£480
2017£510£457£476
2018£478£520£466
2019£461£441£439
2020£469£475£460
2021£480£456£494
2022£500£532£532
2023£489£493£508
2024£478£470£510
2025£471£464£530
2026£407£494£479
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Southbury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN1 1BS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN1 1BS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Oct 202557, Lincoln Crescent, Enfield, EN1 1JZSemi-DetachedFreehold£515,000
15 Aug 202587, Lincoln Crescent, Enfield, EN1 1JZTerracedFreehold£532,000
28 Mar 202537, Lincoln Crescent, Enfield, EN1 1JZSemi-DetachedFreehold£450,000
19 Dec 202592, First Avenue, Enfield, EN1 1BPSemi-DetachedFreehold£940,000
27 Mar 2025123, First Avenue, Enfield, EN1 1BPTerracedFreehold£550,000

Schools

In the EN1 1BS postcode area, located within Southbury West, there are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EN1 1BS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBush Hill Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryGeorge Spicer Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miSecondaryKingsmead SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EN1 1BS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EN1 1BS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBush Hill SupermarketLincoln Road, Enfield, EN1 1JXWalking directions to Bush Hill Supermarket
0.3 miLifestyle ExpressQueen Anne's Place, Enfield, EN1 2PTWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.3 miCostcutterFirst Avenue, Enfield, EN1 1BAWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miSainsbury's Bush Hill Park LocalSt. Marks Road, Enfield, EN1 1BAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Bush Hill Park Local
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodLeighton Road, Enfield, EN1 1XHWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Enfield district (2025-26).

Band A£1,443
Band B£1,683
Band C£1,924
Band D£2,164
Band E£2,645
Band F£3,126
Band G£3,607
Band H£4,328

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for EN1 1BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Benny Neza

Southbury - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Betty Achayo

Southbury - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Penny Heathwood

Southbury - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Feryal Clark

Enfield North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictEnfieldE09000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyEnfield NorthE14001225
WardSouthburyE05013691
ParishEnfield, unparished areaE43000200
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Southbury WestE02000292
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Enfield 016EE01001514
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EN1 1BS

Is EN1 1BS (Southbury West) safe?

The area around EN1 1BS records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near EN1 1BS?

The median sale price around EN1 1BS in Southbury West is £480,000 (about £488 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EN1 1BS?

There are 12 schools close to EN1 1BS, including Bush Hill Park Primary School (Good), George Spicer Primary School (Good) and Kingsmead School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EN1 1BS?

The closest station to EN1 1BS is Bush Hill Park in TfL zone 5, about 473 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around EN1 1BS?

EN1 1BS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,968 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EN1 1BS (Southbury West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Enfield North covering EN1 1BS is Feryal Clark (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Benny Neza (Conservative and Unionist Party), Betty Achayo (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Penny Heathwood (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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.