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EN2 8QS

The Ridgeway

Ridgeway

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Detailed insights for EN2 8QS

Overview

Postcode EN2 8QS 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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% 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 Gordon Hill, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Chase Farm & The Ridgeway has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,683 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Chase Farm & The Ridgeway has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.8%

Approximately 4.8% 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 40 ft away from EN2 8QS.

Flood risk

No risk

Chase Farm & The Ridgeway near EN2 8QS 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EN2 8QS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

5

Gordon Hill

Great Northern

Walking directions to Gordon Hill
0.5 mi

5

Enfield Chase

Great Northern

Walking directions to Enfield Chase
1 mi

5

Enfield Town

Overground

Walking directions to Enfield Town

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
284
Population density
6,112.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.68(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.58(-53%)
Burglary
4.72(-14%)
Vehicle crime
3.14(-66%)
Other theft
3.14(-73%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
151
53.17%
Other White
32
11.27%
Other
28
9.86%
Other Asian
16
5.63%
African
10
3.52%
Total population: 284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
93
42.86%
Level 3 (A level)
38
17.51%
No qualifications
30
13.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
11.52%
Apprenticeship
14
6.45%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
34.4%
Owns with a mortgage
37
29.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
28%
Social rents from council
5
4%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.2%
Total households: 125

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 8QS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EN2 8QS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Aug 20251E, Uplands Park Road, Enfield, EN2 7PSTerracedFreehold£650,000
07 Jul 20254, Uplands Park Road, Enfield, EN2 7PSDetachedFreehold£1,350,000
14 Mar 20252E, Uplands Park Road, Enfield, EN2 7PSFlatsLeasehold£415,000
06 Mar 20251C, Uplands Park Road, Enfield, EN2 7PSSemi-DetachedFreehold£660,000
12 Nov 202525, Canford Close, Enfield, EN2 8QNTerracedFreehold£695,000

Schools

In the EN2 8QS 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 8QS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryChase Side Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryOne Degree AcademyFree schools

Outstanding

0.6 miSecondaryWren Academy EnfieldFree schools

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EN2 8QS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EN2 8QS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLavender Hill Garage Ltd78 The Ridgeway, Enfield, EN2 8JFWalking directions to Lavender Hill Garage Ltd
0.5 miWaitroseWindmill Hill, Enfield, EN2 7ASWalking directions to Waitrose
0.5 miCo-op FoodLavender Hill, Enfield, EN2 0QUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miTesco ExpressWindmill Hill, Enfield, EN2 7AEWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 8QS, 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 010CE01001471
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EN2 8QS

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

The area around EN2 8QS records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 8QS?

The median sale price around EN2 8QS 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 8QS?

There are 12 schools close to EN2 8QS, including Chase Side Primary School (Good), One Degree Academy (Outstanding) and Wren Academy Enfield (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EN2 8QS?

The closest station to EN2 8QS is Gordon Hill in TfL zone 5, about 662 m away, serving the Great Northern line.

How deprived is the area around EN2 8QS?

EN2 8QS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,683 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Enfield North covering EN2 8QS 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.