Postcode EN1 4LA 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 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% 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 Southbury, about 0.8 miles away. There are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Hoe Lane Space.
Enfield Wash has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,365 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Enfield Wash has a high crime rate, with approximately 91 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.1% 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.
The average income per household in Enfield Wash is £56,427 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 286 ft away from EN1 4LA.
Enfield Wash near EN1 4LA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Southbury located about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 5 | Southbury | Overground | Walking directions to Southbury |
| 0.9 mi | 6 | Turkey Street | Overground | Walking directions to Turkey Street |
| 0.9 mi | 5 | Brimsdown | Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Brimsdown |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hoe Lane Space | Large | Walking directions to Hoe Lane Space |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £450,000 | £517 |
| Terraced | 16 | £430,000 | £533 |
| Flats | 5 | £265,000 | £417 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN1 4LA.
In the EN1 4LA postcode area, located within Enfield Wash, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EN1 4LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Enfield Pound+/EViM | Hertford Road, Enfield, EN3 5BH | Walking directions to Enfield Pound+/EViM |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Hertford Road, Enfield, EN3 5BL | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Ozgur Food Centre | Hertford Road, Enfield, EN3 5JH | Walking directions to Ozgur Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Hertford Supermarket | Hertford Road, Enfield, EN3 5BH | Walking directions to Hertford Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | Hertford Road, Enfield, EN3 5XP | Walking directions to Nisa |
Annual council tax rates for Enfield district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EN1 4LA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ayten Guzel
Carterhatch - Elected 7 May 2026
Nawshad Ali
Carterhatch - Elected 7 May 2026
Feryal Clark
Enfield North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EN1 4LA records about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.
The median sale price around EN1 4LA in Enfield Wash is £415,000 (about £517 per square foot) based on 30 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to EN1 4LA, including Carterhatch Infant School (Good), Carterhatch Junior School (Good) and Bishop Stopford's School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EN1 4LA is Southbury in TfL zone 5, about 1,287 m away, serving the Overground line.
EN1 4LA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,365 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Enfield North covering EN1 4LA 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).
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.