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EN2 8BW

Holtwhites Hill

Ridgeway

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Detailed insights for EN2 8BW

Overview

Postcode EN2 8BW 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Chase Side is £80,957 per year. The nearest station is Gordon Hill located about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is St Michael's Green.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
20.5%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Chase Side has a moderate 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.

Crime level

3/10

Chase Side has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.5%

Approximately 20.5% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Chase Side is £80,957 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 284 ft away from EN2 8BW.

Flood risk

No risk

Chase Side near EN2 8BW 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 Gordon Hill located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EN2 8BW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EN2 8BW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSt Michael's GreenSmallWalking directions to St Michael's Green

Area Profile

Population
321
Population density
9,119.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.54(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.15(-47%)
Drugs
7.36(+19%)
Burglary
5.66(+3%)
Vehicle crime
3.96(-58%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
164
51.41%
Other White
44
13.79%
Caribbean
19
5.96%
Other
14
4.39%
African
13
4.08%
Total population: 319

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
36.08%
No qualifications
52
20.39%
Level 3 (A level)
45
17.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
11.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
10.98%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
41
36.61%
Owns outright
25
22.32%
Social rents from council
21
18.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
18.75%
Other social rented
2
1.79%
Total households: 112

Property prices in Ridgeway

Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 in Ridgeway area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £1,375,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ridgeway over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£815,000
Flats83£345,000
Semi-Detached30£682,500
Terraced29£595,000

10 year median price trend in Ridgeway

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ridgeway.

Schools

In the EN2 8BW postcode area, located within Chase Side, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EN2 8BW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryChase Side Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Michael's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryOne Degree AcademyFree schools

Outstanding

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EN2 8BW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EN2 8BW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op FoodLavender Hill, Enfield, EN2 0QUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miI&H Food and WineChase Side, Enfield, EN2 0PNWalking directions to I&H Food and Wine
0.4 miChase Side Food & WineChase Side, Enfield, EN2 0RDWalking directions to Chase Side Food & Wine
0.4 miNisa LocalChase Side, Enfield, EN2 0RAWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miBest OneBrigadier Hill, Enfield, EN2 0NQWalking directions to Best One

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 EN2 8BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrew James Thorp

Ridgeway - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Edward Michael Ian Smith

Ridgeway - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Joanne Louise Laban

Ridgeway - 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
WardRidgewayE05013690
ParishEnfield, unparished areaE43000200
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chase SideE02000284
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Enfield 008AE01001469
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1996-12-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.