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EN1 1BW

First Avenue

Southbury

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Overview

Postcode EN1 1BW is located in a major urban area, within the Southbury ward of Enfield in the London region, and forms part of the Enfield Town South & Bush Hill Park area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Enfield Town South & Bush Hill Park is £66,344 per year. The nearest station is Bush Hill Park, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 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
65
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Enfield Town South & Bush Hill Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,997 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Enfield Town South & Bush Hill Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.3%

Approximately 5.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Enfield Town South & Bush Hill Park is £66,344 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 10 ft away from EN1 1BW.

Flood risk

No risk

Enfield Town South & Bush Hill Park near EN1 1BW 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EN1 1BW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

5

Bush Hill Park

Overground

Walking directions to Bush Hill Park
0.7 mi

5

Enfield Town

Overground

Walking directions to Enfield Town
0.9 mi

5

Southbury

Overground

Walking directions to Southbury

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
326
Population density
6,798.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
97.1(+872%)
Violence and sexual offences
28.35(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.09(-33%)
Robbery
7.84(+120%)
Other theft
5.43(-52%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
157
48.46%
Other White
37
11.42%
Other
26
8.02%
Irish
20
6.17%
White and Asian (mixed)
15
4.63%
Total population: 324

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
125
46.13%
No qualifications
45
16.61%
Level 3 (A level)
39
14.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
12.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
6.64%
Total 16+ residents: 271

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
57
43.18%
Owns outright
40
30.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
18.94%
Social rents from council
4
3.03%
Other social rented
3
2.27%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Southbury

Median price£470,000
Price per sq ft£485
Sales (last 12 months)134
Typical range (middle 50%)£345K – £550K

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 (about £485 per square foot) in Southbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £197,000 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
Detached1£580,000£457
Semi-Detached18£568,750£471
Terraced81£497,500£507
Flats34£305,000£432

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£270,000£554,750£495,000
2026£322,500£562,500£480,000
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£506£454£470
2017£510£457£476
2018£478£520£466
2019£461£441£437
2020£469£475£460
2021£480£456£494
2022£500£532£532
2023£489£493£508
2024£478£470£510
2025£465£464£524
2026£429£494£506
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 1BW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN1 1BW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Nov 202543, First Avenue, Enfield, EN1 1BNSemi-DetachedFreehold£555,000
10 Oct 202545A, First Avenue, Enfield, EN1 1BNFlatsLeasehold£370,000
25 Apr 2025Ground Floor Flat, 56, First Avenue, Enfield, EN1 1BNFlatsLeasehold£419,000
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 1BW postcode area, located within Enfield Town South & Bush Hill Park, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.4 miPrimaryThe Raglan Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryRaglan Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EN1 1BW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EN1 1BW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLifestyle Express8 Queen Anne's Place, Enfield, EN1 2PTWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.2 miSainsbury's Bush Hill Park Local131 St. Marks Road, Enfield, EN1 1BAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Bush Hill Park Local
0.2 miCostcutterFirst Avenue, Enfield, EN1 1BAWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miThe Co-operative Food3 Leighton Road, Enfield, EN1 1XHWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miBush Hill SupermarketLincoln Road, Enfield, EN1 1JXWalking directions to Bush Hill Supermarket

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for EN1 1BW, 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)Enfield Town South & Bush Hill ParkE02000291
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Enfield 015BE01001406
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EN1 1BW

Is EN1 1BW (Enfield Town South & Bush Hill Park) safe?

The area around EN1 1BW records about 65 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near EN1 1BW?

The median sale price around EN1 1BW in Enfield Town South & Bush Hill Park is £470,000 (about £485 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EN1 1BW?

There are 13 schools close to EN1 1BW, including Bush Hill Park Primary School (Good), The Raglan Junior School (Good) and Raglan Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EN1 1BW?

The closest station to EN1 1BW is Bush Hill Park in TfL zone 5, about 280 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around EN1 1BW?

EN1 1BW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,997 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EN1 1BW (Enfield Town South & Bush Hill Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Enfield North covering EN1 1BW 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).