Postcode EN2 8BL is located in a major urban area, within the Ridgeway ward of Enfield in the London region, and forms part of the Chase Side area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chase Side is £80,957 per year. The nearest station is Gordon Hill, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is St Michael's Green.
Chase Side has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,863 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Chase Side has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chase Side is £80,957 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 64 ft away from EN2 8BL.
Chase Side near EN2 8BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gordon Hill located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 5 | Gordon Hill | Great Northern | Walking directions to Gordon Hill |
| 0.6 mi | 5 | Enfield Chase | Great Northern | Walking directions to Enfield Chase |
| 0.9 mi | 5 | Enfield Town | Overground | Walking directions to Enfield Town |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | St Michael's Green | Small | Walking directions to St Michael's Green |
Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 (about £525 per square foot) in Ridgeway area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,500 up to £1,430,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £837,500 | £567 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £657,500 | £597 |
| Terraced | 25 | £605,675 | £532 |
| Flats | 74 | £347,500 | £501 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £855,000 | £330,000 | £665,000 | £542,500 |
| 2017 | £805,000 | £321,250 | £655,000 | £522,500 |
| 2018 | £824,375 | £301,000 | £610,000 | £575,500 |
| 2019 | £750,000 | £340,000 | £623,750 | £570,000 |
| 2020 | £933,500 | £318,000 | £674,000 | £600,000 |
| 2021 | £657,500 | £314,950 | £709,950 | £599,999 |
| 2022 | £769,000 | £327,500 | £750,000 | £580,000 |
| 2023 | £995,000 | £335,000 | £625,000 | £575,000 |
| 2024 | £866,250 | £345,000 | £735,000 | £600,000 |
| 2025 | £852,500 | £343,750 | £675,000 | £600,000 |
| 2026 | £730,000 | £358,000 | £737,500 | £605,675 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £536 | £547 | £550 | £510 |
| 2017 | £551 | £520 | £515 | £463 |
| 2018 | £600 | £510 | £521 | £520 |
| 2019 | £526 | £514 | £529 | £486 |
| 2020 | £606 | £491 | £526 | £531 |
| 2021 | £545 | £516 | £550 | £480 |
| 2022 | £582 | £524 | £561 | £534 |
| 2023 | £564 | £535 | £578 | £556 |
| 2024 | £631 | £517 | £592 | £531 |
| 2025 | £588 | £498 | £591 | £538 |
| 2026 | £462 | £516 | £583 | £475 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN2 8BL.
In the EN2 8BL postcode area, located within Chase Side, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EN2 8BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Lavender Hill, Enfield, EN2 0QU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | I&H Food and Wine | Chase Side, Enfield, EN2 0PN | Walking directions to I&H Food and Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Chase Side Food & Wine | Chase Side, Enfield, EN2 0RD | Walking directions to Chase Side Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Chase Side, Enfield, EN2 0RA | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Best One | Brigadier Hill, Enfield, EN2 0NQ | Walking directions to Best One |
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 EN2 8BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrew James Thorp
Ridgeway - Elected 7 May 2026
Edward Michael Ian Smith
Ridgeway - Elected 7 May 2026
Joanne Louise Laban
Ridgeway - Elected 7 May 2026
Feryal Clark
Enfield North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EN2 8BL records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 other theft.
The median sale price around EN2 8BL in Chase Side is £470,000 (about £525 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to EN2 8BL, including Chase Side Primary School (Good), St Michael's CofE Primary School (Good) and One Degree Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EN2 8BL is Gordon Hill in TfL zone 5, about 250 m away, serving the Great Northern line.
EN2 8BL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,863 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 EN2 8BL is Feryal Clark (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Andrew James Thorp (Conservative and Unionist Party), Edward Michael Ian Smith (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Joanne Louise Laban (Conservative and Unionist 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.