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EN1 4EJ

Maltby Drive

Carterhatch

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Overview

Postcode EN1 4EJ is located in a major urban area, within the Carterhatch ward of Enfield in the London region, and forms part of the Enfield Wash area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Enfield Wash is £56,427 per year. The nearest station is Turkey Street, about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Hoe Lane Space.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
13.6%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Enfield Wash has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,503 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Enfield Wash has a high crime rate, with approximately 81 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.6%

Approximately 13.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Enfield Wash is £56,427 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 307 ft away from EN1 4EJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Enfield Wash near EN1 4EJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Turkey Street located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EN1 4EJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

6

Turkey Street

Overground

Walking directions to Turkey Street

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EN1 4EJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miHoe Lane SpaceLargeWalking directions to Hoe Lane Space

Area Profile

Population
255
Population density
2,372.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
33.09(+23%)
Violence and sexual offences
29.27(-6%)
Vehicle crime
14.85(+58%)
Burglary
7.64(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.21(+26%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
59
22.78%
British
54
20.85%
Other White
35
13.51%
Other
18
6.95%
Caribbean
16
6.18%
Total population: 259

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
57
33.93%
No qualifications
40
23.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
11.9%
Level 3 (A level)
17
10.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
7.74%
Total 16+ residents: 168

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
87
69.6%
Social rents from council
14
11.2%
Owns with a mortgage
9
7.2%
Owns outright
7
5.6%
Shared ownership
3
2.4%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Carterhatch

Median price£415,000
Price per sq ft£517
Sales (last 12 months)30
Typical range (middle 50%)£359K – £461K

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 (about £517 per square foot) in Carterhatch area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £536,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Carterhatch over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached9£450,000£517
Terraced16£430,000£533
Flats5£265,000£417

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Carterhatch

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Carterhatch.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240,000£432,500£385,000
2017£252,500£371,500£382,500
2018£217,000£387,750£387,500
2019£218,000£397,500£370,000
2020£199,000£381,250£395,000
2021£260,000£395,000£400,000
2022£225,000£446,000£433,000
2023£223,000£450,000£420,000
2024£255,000£438,000£410,000
2025£215,000£451,000£429,000
2026£235,000£310,000£412,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Carterhatch.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Carterhatch.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£449£383£395
2017£446£411£457
2018£414£407£446
2019£430£471£437
2020£434£429£425
2021£391£437£444
2022£497£503£502
2023£385£378£463
2024£366£518£487
2025£465£553£532
2026£312£387£538
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Carterhatch.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN1 4EJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN1 4EJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Mar 202558, Maltby Drive, Enfield, EN1 4EJFlatsLeasehold£253,000
10 Oct 202538, Rossington Close, Enfield, EN1 4LNTerracedFreehold£400,000
30 Apr 202571, Maltby Drive, Enfield, EN1 4ELFlatsLeasehold£200,000
18 Jul 2025206, Maltby Drive, Enfield, EN1 4EPFlatsLeasehold£220,000
14 Jul 2025183, Maltby Drive, Enfield, EN1 4EPFlatsLeasehold£140,000

Schools

In the EN1 4EJ postcode area, located within Enfield Wash, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EN1 4EJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableRusset House SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryForty Hill CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryCarterhatch Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EN1 4EJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EN1 4EJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miAlbany NewsHertford Road, Enfield, EN3 5PRWalking directions to Albany News
0.5 miTesco ExpressJasper Close, Enfield, EN3 5UTWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miBudgensHertford Road, Enfield, EN3 5SSWalking directions to Budgens
0.5 miGoat Lane SupermarketGarnault Road, Enfield, EN1 4UBWalking directions to Goat Lane Supermarket
0.5 miAkdeniz SupermarketHertford Road, Enfield, EN3 5UTWalking directions to Akdeniz Supermarket

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 4EJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ayten Guzel

Carterhatch - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Nawshad Ali

Carterhatch - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Feryal Clark

Enfield North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictEnfieldE09000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyEnfield NorthE14001225
WardCarterhatchE05013677
ParishEnfield, unparished areaE43000200
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Enfield WashE02000282
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Enfield 006DE01001549
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1985-10-01

Frequently asked questions about EN1 4EJ

Is EN1 4EJ (Enfield Wash) safe?

The area around EN1 4EJ records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near EN1 4EJ?

The median sale price around EN1 4EJ in Enfield Wash is £415,000 (about £517 per square foot) based on 30 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EN1 4EJ?

There are 20 schools close to EN1 4EJ, including Russet House School (Good), Forty Hill CofE Primary School (Good) and Carterhatch Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EN1 4EJ?

The closest station to EN1 4EJ is Turkey Street in TfL zone 6, about 781 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around EN1 4EJ?

EN1 4EJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,503 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EN1 4EJ (Enfield Wash) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Enfield North covering EN1 4EJ is Feryal Clark (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ayten Guzel (Labour Party) and Nawshad Ali (Labour 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.