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EN2 8QH

The Ridgeway

Ridgeway

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Detailed insights for EN2 8QH

Overview

Postcode EN2 8QH is located in a major urban area, within the Ridgeway ward of Enfield in the London region, and forms part of the Chase Farm & The Ridgeway area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chase Farm & The Ridgeway is £79,195 per year. The nearest station is Enfield Chase, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Chase Farm & The Ridgeway has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,983 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Chase Farm & The Ridgeway has a very low crime rate, with approximately 37.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.1%

Approximately 8.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Chase Farm & The Ridgeway is £79,195 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 88 ft away from EN2 8QH.

Flood risk

No risk

Chase Farm & The Ridgeway near EN2 8QH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Enfield Chase located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EN2 8QH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

5

Enfield Chase

Great Northern

Walking directions to Enfield Chase
0.6 mi

5

Gordon Hill

Great Northern

Walking directions to Gordon Hill
0.9 mi

5

Enfield Town

Overground

Walking directions to Enfield Town

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
310
Population density
9,841.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.01(-68%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.96(-67%)
Vehicle crime
6.85(-27%)
Other theft
5.8(-49%)
Burglary
5.27(-4%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
147
47.57%
Other White
45
14.56%
Other
25
8.09%
African
18
5.83%
Indian
15
4.85%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
109
43.25%
No qualifications
36
14.29%
Level 3 (A level)
32
12.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
11.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
11.11%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
47
34.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
42
30.88%
Owns with a mortgage
32
23.53%
Other social rented
8
5.88%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.94%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Ridgeway

Median price£470,000
Price per sq ft£525
Sales (last 12 months)141
Typical range (middle 50%)£325K – £650K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ridgeway over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£837,500£567
Semi-Detached22£657,500£597
Terraced25£605,675£532
Flats74£347,500£501

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ridgeway

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ridgeway.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ridgeway.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN2 8QH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN2 8QH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 2026Flat 8, Connor Court, 7, Slades Hill, Enfield, EN2 7FHFlatsLeasehold£450,000
27 Mar 20253, Sherringham Court, 13, The Ridgeway, Enfield, EN2 8NSFlatsLeasehold£340,000
21 Nov 2025Flat 6, Fairmead Lodge, 8, The Ridgeway, Enfield, EN2 8FPFlatsLeasehold£425,000
07 May 2025Flat, 25C, Glebe Avenue, Enfield, EN2 8NZFlatsLeasehold£145,000
07 May 2025Flat, 25C, Glebe Avenue, Enfield, EN2 8NZFlatsLeasehold£145,000

Schools

In the EN2 8QH postcode area, located within Chase Farm & The Ridgeway, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EN2 8QH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryChase Side Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryMerryhills Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.6 miSecondaryHighlands SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EN2 8QH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EN2 8QH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miWaitroseWindmill Hill, Enfield, EN2 7ASWalking directions to Waitrose
0.3 miTesco ExpressWindmill Hill, Enfield, EN2 7AEWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miChase SupermarketWindmill Hill, Enfield, EN2 7ALWalking directions to Chase 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 EN2 8QH, 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 Farm & The RidgewayE02000286
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Enfield 010EE01001474
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EN2 8QH

Is EN2 8QH (Chase Farm & The Ridgeway) safe?

The area around EN2 8QH records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 burglary.

What is the average house price near EN2 8QH?

The median sale price around EN2 8QH in Chase Farm & The Ridgeway is £470,000 (about £525 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EN2 8QH?

There are 13 schools close to EN2 8QH, including Chase Side Primary School (Good), Merryhills Primary School and Highlands School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EN2 8QH?

The closest station to EN2 8QH is Enfield Chase in TfL zone 5, about 597 m away, serving the Great Northern line.

How deprived is the area around EN2 8QH?

EN2 8QH scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,983 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EN2 8QH (Chase Farm & The Ridgeway) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Enfield North covering EN2 8QH 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).

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.