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EN1 3PL

Donkey Lane

Southbury

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Overview

Postcode EN1 3PL 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 very high crime levels, with around 149.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 Southbury, about 0.8 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Enfield Playing Fields.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
149
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.6%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Southbury West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,462 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Southbury West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 149.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.6%

Approximately 7.6% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 301 ft away from EN1 3PL.

Flood risk

No risk

Southbury West near EN1 3PL 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 Southbury located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EN1 3PL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

5

Southbury

Overground

Walking directions to Southbury
0.9 mi

5

Enfield Town

Overground

Walking directions to Enfield Town

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EN1 3PL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miEnfield Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to Enfield Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
304
Population density
994.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
65.17(+143%)
Violence and sexual offences
50.36(+62%)
Vehicle crime
16(+71%)
Other theft
14.22(+24%)
Theft from the person
13.63(+45%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
136
45.03%
Other White
58
19.21%
Irish
15
4.97%
Other Black
12
3.97%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
12
3.97%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
41.63%
No qualifications
38
16.31%
Level 3 (A level)
32
13.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
12.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.87%
Total 16+ residents: 233

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
42
35.29%
Owns outright
37
31.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
24.37%
Other social rented
5
4.2%
Social rents from council
4
3.36%
Total households: 119

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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN1 3PL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN1 3PL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 20257, Cambridge Gardens, Enfield, EN1 3PJSemi-DetachedFreehold£645,000
07 Jul 2025785A, Great Cambridge Road, Enfield, EN1 3PNFlatsLeasehold£670,000
27 Feb 2026197B, Carterhatch Lane, Enfield, EN1 4BJFlatsLeasehold£270,000
30 Jan 2026183, Carterhatch Lane, Enfield, EN1 4BJSemi-DetachedFreehold£520,000
21 Mar 202522, Oldbury Road, Enfield, EN1 3QNTerracedFreehold£422,000

Schools

In the EN1 3PL postcode area, located within Southbury West, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EN1 3PL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCarterhatch Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryCarterhatch Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondaryBishop Stopford's SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EN1 3PL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EN1 3PL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAldiCrown Road, Enfield, EN1 1THWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miSainsbury's3 Crown Road, Enfield, EN1 1THWalking directions to Sainsbury's

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 3PL, 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 016FE01001518
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EN1 3PL

Is EN1 3PL (Southbury West) safe?

The area around EN1 3PL records about 149 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 3PL?

The median sale price around EN1 3PL 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 3PL?

There are 20 schools close to EN1 3PL, including Carterhatch Infant School (Good), Carterhatch Junior School (Good) and Bishop Stopford's School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EN1 3PL?

The closest station to EN1 3PL is Southbury in TfL zone 5, about 1,248 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around EN1 3PL?

EN1 3PL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,462 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EN1 3PL (Southbury West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Enfield North covering EN1 3PL 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).

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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.